Sleep Well 80% of UK adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives – so what is causing it? With this rate being so high, it is important to highlight some of the everyday activities, which, if conducted wrongly, can lead to back pain. One of the main ones to focus on […]
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Top Tips to Avoid Back Pain at Christmas As we approach the Christmas season, you might be more worried about piling on the pounds and feeling like a Christmas Pudding on the big day than anything else, but you’d be surprised how many people hurt their back over the festive period. Chiltern Health Centre […]
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Driving posture, do you sit correctly in you car? You might love going on road trips and feel quite comfortable sitting in your car seat for hours on end but be aware that you may be setting yourself up for future spinal problems. With back pain being the number 2 reason why we visit our […]
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Could sleep actually be causing you pain? The way you sleep could be causing you unnecessary aches and pains. We are told time after time that we should be sleeping flat on our backs, but many of us have already developed habitual sleeping patterns, which are hard to get out of. However, if you suffer […]
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Stepping it up! It’s recommended that we take 10,000 steps a day. However, a recent study conducted at Stanford University found that the global average for steps taken per day is 4,961. Though the UK’s average is above this stat, it’s a far cry from the suggested amount. Local chiropractor Jenny Garratt from Chiltern Health […]
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According to the National Office of Statistics in 2015 more than 1 million work days were lost in Britain due to back aches, and no wonder with more and more of us hunched over computers in the workplace upper back pain and stiffness has become far more common than lower back pain. Upper Back Pain […]
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Stress and acupuncture Stress Up to half a million people in the UK experience work-related stress every year, which often results in illness.(Health and Safety Executive 2011) Other factors that affect stress levels include alcohol, smoking, exams, pregnancy, divorce, moving, death in family, lifestyle, drugs, poor nutrition and unemployment. The signs of stress can vary […]
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Sports Injuries and acupuncture Sports injuries are common, and vary from minor toe injuries to major complex trauma. Usually, only soft tissue is damaged, but there can also be fracturing of bone. Soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains and bruising. A sprain is a partial or complete rupture of a ligament, a strain is a […]
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Facial or Cosmetic Acupuncture Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years and has helped millions of people maintain wellness, balance and longevity. It is a natural form of treatment which complements Western medicine. Acupuncture is recognized as effective by the World Health Organization with established guidelines for practice. Sterilized and disposable needles are […]
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