The Rugby Football Union (RFU), have announced that they are rolling out a new warm-up program this summer across all levels of the community game. This simple to implement, four-stage workout, developed as part of a study on young Rugby players, by the University of Bath, reduced injuries among the young players who participated, by at least 70% and the incidence of concussion by 59%. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson, says that this program, focusing on balance, strength and movement … [Read more...] about Why You Should Try The New Warm-up Program For Rugby
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Preventing Common Cycling Problems
There are a number of high profile campaigns that urge us to 'get on our bikes' with the dual aims of reducing pollution and making us healthier and more active. While cycling is a great way to exercise and an exciting sport to participate in, unfortunately it is often a cause of injury with Casualty departments and GPs seeing additional cases of cycling injuries around the time of the Tour de France as 'armchair cyclists' attempt to emulate their heroes! In this article however, we look … [Read more...] about Preventing Common Cycling Problems
Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Arthritis Care Week in the UK runs from the 14th - 21st of May this year. This event, designed to highlight the work of the charity, Arthritis Care, raises awareness and improves support for those who suffer from the pain, inflammation and joint stiffness that characterise this condition. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson wholeheartedly supports the aims of the charity and this year's theme, "Wake up to Arthritis" and says that he would like more people to "wake up to the benefits of … [Read more...] about Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Get On Your Feet with ‘On Your Feet Britain’
Published statistics show that the average time spent sitting, daily, is 8.9 hours! 'Get Britain Standing' is holding another 'On Your Feet Britain' day, on the 28th of April 2017 to educate us on the major health problems that sitting too long every day, could be heading us towards, and to motivate us to get on our feet and do something about it for ourselves! We might all want to be more active, but as Max Atkinson, a Winchester Chiropractor at Bradford House Chiropractic explains, back pain … [Read more...] about Get On Your Feet with ‘On Your Feet Britain’
10 Top Tips to Relieve Stress
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
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
