6 Tips to keep active in the office
Get up and move around at least every hour It’s really important to take a break from sitting at least every hour – set a reminder on your phone or computer – you can even get a few apps which will give you reminders Go…
Why walking more is good for you health
You don’t need a yearly membership or any fancy gym equipment, and there are no limits on age and fitness status to add more steps to your day. If you are looking for some motivation to get out, soak up the sunshine and improve your…
Back to School: The importance of good posture
Maintaining good posture ensures your body is in good alignment and that stress on your muscles, joints and ligaments are distributed evenly across your body. Poor posture can cause increased strain on your body, leading to fatigue, tight or achy muscles in your neck, back,…
School Shoes: How to find the perfect fit?
Kids can spend more than eight hours a day in their school shoes and the right fit is imperative to reduce the risk of injury and pain in their growing bodies. When you go shopping for your kids, are you overwhelmed by shoe choices? It’s…
Back to School: Choosing the correct back pack.
Here are 5 simple strategies to help your child avoid ‘Backpack Back’ and keep their spine and nervous system functioning at it’s best. The Correct Fit: Avoid: A backpack that is too long. Children can be pulled backward which can increase the curve in their…
How to keep at your best this Holiday Season
What a fun time of year it is catching up and spending time with family and friends. Unfortunately though, many people let their health go, which they have worked so hard at achieving. Wouldn’t it be great to survive the party season with as little…
Tips to reduce the effects of poor posture
While at work, you slouch in your chair as you slowly fatigue after a day in the office. When you get home, you want to unwind so you spend a few hours in the garden with your back hunched forward. Or perhaps you prefer to…
Combat the effects of sitting all day
The problem with sitting all day is the lack of movement for your spine. Movement of your spine is what stimulates your brain function. If you are sitting for the majority of your day, this can lead to detrimental effects on your long term health….
Tips to correctly set up your work station
If you are in a position where you sit all day either at a desk, in a car or even at machinery, the effect of poor posture while sitting for long periods can be having a negative impact on your health. Often people who are…
What should you do about shoulder pain?
Our goal through Chiropractic for shoulder injuries is to restore the full range of movement to the shoulder girdle. This also includes improving the function of the cervical (neck) and thoracic (mid back) spines as the nerves from these areas supply the shoulder. Abnormal function…