Everyone experiences stress but, as Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson points out, chronic (long-term) stress can definitely put your health at risk. Although stress is unavoidable in life experiences such as moving house, distressing situations such as the death of someone close, or when feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work, exams or simply making ends meet, there are some positive things we can do to relieve stress, simply and naturally. Don't risk long term health problems, … [Read more...] about 10 Top Tips to Relieve Stress
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Top Tips for New Mums
Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson has some useful tips for new Mums on preventing back pain when caring for their new baby. He says that Mums-to-be are all too aware of the stresses and strains placed on their bodies during pregnancy but may not have considered how to protect themselves from potential injury when lifting or carrying their little one once he or she has arrived in the world. A recent survey showed that 83% of Mums who suffered from back pain believed this was caused (or made … [Read more...] about Top Tips for New Mums
The Benefits of Exercise for Mind and Body
Exercise is not just good for our bodies - it is good for our brains too! Keeping active into old age helps to keep us physically fit, reduces the risk of falls and can improve mood, helping to ward off depression. Exercise Can Help with Weight Management If you have gained excess pounds, beginning a simple exercise program alongside a healthy eating plan will help you to lose weight and, more importantly, to maintain that weight loss. Exercise boosts the metabolism and exercising regularly … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Exercise for Mind and Body
Neck Pain
One of the top reasons for patients visiting Bradford House Chiropractic is neck pain. Estimates are that one in ten of us are suffering from some degree of neck pain at any one time. The neck has to be in almost constant motion; the delicate vertebrae and supporting tissues do a great job at keeping everything together, but everyday activities can put these structures under a lot of stress. If you are suffering from neck pain, problems such as clicking noises when you turn your head, … [Read more...] about Neck Pain
The Need For Orthotics
We take our feet for granted, but they are complex structures - each having 26 bones and 33 joints that hold them together with 20 different muscles and more than 100 ligaments. It is hardly surprising over a lifetime of use, carrying our body's weight all day, every day that things can go wrong with our feet! While women are more likely to suffer from foot pain because of wearing high heels or pointed-toe footwear, almost anyone can experience this - and associated pain elsewhere in the … [Read more...] about The Need For Orthotics
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the conditions most commonly treated by Chiropractors. Frozen shoulder, shoulder or elbow pain, or tennis elbow are all common - but often, pain in the shoulder and arm is actually referred pain from the upper back and the neck. Poor sleeping position, using hand held, or mobile gaming devices for long periods of time and carrying heavy bags are all common causes. Many children and teenagers suffer shoulder pain from having to carry heavy bags and rucksacks to and from … [Read more...] about Shoulder Pain
