Have you ever paid attention to how you walk? Most of us don’t think twice about it – until we start experiencing back pain, stiffness or discomfort. But your gait (the way you walk) can reveal a lot about your spinal health. In fact, small changes in your walking pattern could be early signs of…
A sports massage isn’t just relaxing—it’s a proven way to enhance how your body feels and functions. Whether you’re desk-bound, recovering from an injury, or just managing daily tension, here’s what happens when you get a massage—along with a few facts you may not have heard! Boosting Blood Flow: Better Recovery Massage gets your blood…
We’ve all been there: sitting at a desk for hours, glued to the same spot, only to move from chair to car seat to sofa. Modern life seems designed to keep us sedentary, but breaking this pattern is easier than you think – and it can be surprisingly fun! Here’s how to shake things up…
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of recovery and re-injury? You start to feel better, dive back into your normal activities, and before you know it—bam! You’re back to square one. This frustrating loop, often called the boom and bust cycle, is incredibly common, especially among older adults in the UK…
The Christmas holidays are a time for joy, indulgence and catching up with loved ones but they can also play havoc with your joints and muscles. Between long hours spent slumped on the sofa, marathon cooking sessions and the stress of ticking off that endless Christmas to-do list, it’s no wonder so many people end…
When most people think of chiropractic care, they imagine spinal adjustments aimed at relieving back or neck pain. Yet, the diaphragm—a crucial but often-overlooked muscle—plays a profound role in posture and spinal health. It’s your primary breathing muscle, sitting right below your lungs and attached to your ribs and spine. Nearby, the intercostal muscles—those thin…
Did you know that your glasses could be the secret culprit behind your nagging neck pain? Varifocals can cause discomfort, especially when you’re working on a computer. These lenses are meant to provide clear vision at varying distances, but the layout requires you to look through different parts of the lens for close-up tasks, like…
We often blame headaches on things like prolonged noise, too much screen time and changes in air pressure. While these factors definitely play a part, persistent headaches are very often caused by something simple – overworked neck muscles. Your neck has to put up with a lot. Your head weighs as much as a bowling…
Did you know that whiplash can result from an impact of just 10 miles an hour? Here we will talk about the most common symptoms of whiplash, why immediate treatment is essential and how you can speed up recovery. Whiplash often refers to a neck injury that comes from a sharp sudden motion of the…
Waiting times for back and neck pain treatment on the NHS are a problem. When you get to speak to your GP, referral to a specialist service can take many weeks and then treatment often consists of being sent home with a sheet of exercises. The recent Darzi Report shines a spotlight on this growing…
