UNWIND CHIROPRACTIC

Musculoskeletal Pain in Pregnancy.

4/2/2021

Musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy is common but not something you have to put up with.

To explain how Chiropractic treatment helps, we'll first take a look at the pregnancy hormone Relaxin. Relaxin alters the properties of cartilage and tendon by activating the enzyme collagenase. This affects the size and elasticity of connective tissues—ligaments and muscles and even involved in remodelling of bone.

This is important from a chiropractic view point because whatever twists you had in your spine and whole skeleton before you got pregnant will now be changing as a result of the effects of this hormone circulating in your body during this time and for approximately 5 months after childbirth.

You may know someone who's back pain disappeared when they got pregnant and hasn't returned or equally someone who never had a bother with their back/neck/shoulders etc until they had children. Aside from the physical stresses of pregnancy, child birth and bringing up children, a woman's body isn't the same as it once was and this absolutely includes the alignment of the spine.

Improving Sleep to Help Pain Conditions.

3/2/2021

Poor Sleep - an Epidemic.

Can you recall the last time you woke up in the morning totally refreshed after an unbroken, 7-8 hours of sleep?
Two-thirds of adults throughout all developed nations fail to obtain an optimal 8 hours of nightly sleep making this a epidemic problem which impacts on all aspects of mental and physical health including how we feel pain.

Whilst the significant associations with insufficient sleep and physical diseases and mental disorders are seriously alarming, we can use this knowledge to our advantage and take small, simple steps feel better now and for the future.

The 4 Minute Workout

28/1/2021

This 4 minute workout developed by Dr. Zach Bush MD, whose triple-board certification includes expertise in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism.

An increasing volume of research and evidence is pointing to the greater benefits of working smart not hard when it comes to getting and staying fit.

I am also always on the look out for 'back-safe' exercises that I can be confident you can do without causing or aggravating body problems.

It is important that exercises and stretches don't pull your body into a forwards slump (read here for what I mean by 'going forwards').

We want movements that will help strengthen your whole body and spine.

Find the 'Head-Space' for starting to get fit.

1/1/2021

Are you wanting to build your strength and fitness? Whether you're starting from scratch after injury, ill-health or that you've literally decided this is the change you want to make, the following will help you get your head in the right frame-of-mind.

I know what it feels like to start exercising from a low level of fitness, it can be the hardest bit as your 'Inner Chimp' is saying to you "What's the point?", "This is hard work!", "I don't like exercise anyway", "What if we get injured?" etc, etc.

Our Chimp can often sabotage the most positive of plans to get fit. Understanding a bit about our brain, neurochemistry and the psychology of what motivates us can make the difference between quitting early and a life-long new healthier you and all the knock-on good stuff that goes with it.

Human Growth Hormone

20/12/2020

At around the age of 25-30 years old our bodies commonly enter a phase called 'Somatopause'. It is hallmarked by declining levels of human growth hormone (hGH) in our blood stream which continues to decrease with each passing year.

This decline is part of what drives the aging process. The great news is that there are several simple body 'hacks' you can start to practice that will keep your levels of hGH high and by doing so you'll enjoy lifelong, robust health.

Researches have noticed that this decrease in hGH in the blood stream coincided with the onset of many symptoms of aging, including:

Loss of muscle mass and muscle tone
Difficulty losing and controlling weight
Lowered energy levels
Reduced elasticity in the skin, a contributing factor in the formation of wrinkles
Loss of sex drive and an increase in related disorders, including erectile dysfunction
Loss of bone mass and the beginning of age related joint problems
Decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system

Persistent & Reoccurring Sciatica

28/1/2019

What is Sciatica? The term 'sciatica' describes a set of symptoms including pain and altered sensation in the area of the leg(s) and back where the nerves making up the collective 'sciatic nerve' supply.
Sciatica often indicates an underlying condition of the spine that needs to be addressed for long-term resolution.
An effective approach to treating this condition.
Simple proactive & preventive steps you can take now.

Fibromyalgia - Literally Means 'Muscle Pain' - But Why Do Your Muscles Hurt?!

4/12/2018

Fibromyalgia is one of those diagnoses that has a huge catalogue of symptoms. If the thought of where on earth do you start to turn this condition around overwhelms you, you may consider starting with the mechanics of your body first with the treatment I offer.

My colleagues and I have collectively seen many patients with Fibromyalgia with fantastic results. Although we cannot always expect super fast results, however in most cases I do anticipate you will notice a positive difference in your pain levels and make breathing easier and fuller over just the first two weeks.

This is Kirsty's experience of her first visit with me...

Waking Up with Pins & Needles?

22/2/2018

Have you been waking up with pins and needles in your hands?
Here's how to stop it and find out if postural issues could be causing your symptoms.

How to stay young

19/10/2017

Bernard tells us how he's still climbing 6a's at 70.

Every once in a while a truly inspiring person walks through the door. It's an honour to introduce you to Bernard. His great passion is Alpine climbing the Alps, Scotland and Wales with his brother and nephews. Cycling and rock climbing play a big part of his life, age plays not part on his mind, he fully intends to complete a forfeit from a bet he lost which consists of doing press ups in a glacial stream...

Bernard got in touch with me to sort his back and neck out when his body was stopping him getting on with his active lifestyle. Restriction in his neck began to affect his climbing, he described having difficulty looking up at mountain peaks, feeling like he would loose balance.

Horse Riding & Shoulder Pain.

10/9/2017

Good riding posture can become uncomfortable and difficult to maintain when your spine off balance.

Horse riders tend to spot their own postural imbalance a mile off as their horse responds to the subtle shift in weight coming from their body. Having good body awareness makes tracking your progress, through functional improvement throughout a care program, really easy.

If your shoulder and back muscles are having to work hard to keep you upright in the saddle, something is wrong.
This often leads to intense aching in the mid-back, shoulders and low back.

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