Swimming is a fun, social, and accessible sport. From babies to the elderly, it is suitable for any age. This popular, low-impact sport further offers many physical and mental health benefits including full body strengthening and a lowered risk of heart disease. So, let’s find out more about what swimming can do for you and your body! What are the health benefits? What does proper swimming technique look like? The Health Benefits of Swimming Swimming is a great way to increase your physical … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits of Healthy Swimming
shoulder pain
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a condition that an estimated one in twenty of us here in the UK will suffer from at some time in our lives. However, the term 'frozen shoulder' is often incorrectly applied to a number of other conditions that cause shoulder pain, including those arising as a result of referred pain from the neck or back. What Causes Frozen Shoulder? Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson explains that 'true' frozen shoulder is Adhesive Capsulitis, a condition that develops over several … [Read more...] about Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder and Elbow Pain
Shoulder and elbow pain are two of the more common problems affecting patients visiting the practice of Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson. This is not surprising when statistics show that the prevalence of shoulder pain in the UK is approximately 7% in the general population, rising to as much as 26% in the elderly. The BMJ website, states that around 1% of the population over 45 goes to see a primary health care provider each year with a new episode of shoulder pain. The NHS website … [Read more...] about Shoulder and Elbow Pain
