Summer is the perfect time of year to go on holiday in the UK. Although the weather can be variable, there are plenty of beautiful and exciting locations to visit. From glorious National Parks, beautiful towns and villages, to the stunning beaches around the UK’s coastline, there is something for everyone. However, it’s important to…
Sleep and well-being go hand-in-hand. A great night’s sleep can boost your energy levels, improve your mental health, and help you recover from injury. But did you know that a good night’s sleep can also have a positive effect on the spine? Sleep can impact spinal health in several ways. This is why our chiropractors…
Developing and maintaining good posture is a great way to protect the health of your spine. It will strengthen your spine’s supporting muscles and prevent excessive strain on your back’s ligaments, tendons, and intervertebral discs. However, developing good posture is not easy. It requires a series of lifestyle changes and the creation of new habits.…
Good nutrition is essential for good health. Eating the right combination of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats will help you stay active and avoid chronic illnesses like heart disease. Unfortunately, it is increasingly difficult to eat well because so many foods are now loaded with sugar. Most of the products on supermarket shelves…
The UK’s COVID-19 lockdowns have forced many changes in our day-to-day lives. For many people, one of the most significant changes have been the restrictions on attending gyms, swimming pools, and sporting clubs. These restrictions have forced UK residents to look for new ways of keeping fit. Instead of going to a gym or participating…
Have you been feeling stressed or anxious lately? You aren’t the only one feeling this way. Millions of people living in the UK are dealing with stress due to their employment situation, personal relationships, financial status, or health concerns. A 2018 survey of 4,619 people found that 74% of respondents had experienced stress so severe…
The phrase “you are what you eat” goes beyond the size of your waist. According to our chiropractor in Ealing, the foods you consume can have a direct impact on the health of your joints and spine. You may already be taking positive steps to relieve stiffness, pain and inflammation in your joints, but eating…
Water is an essential nutrient which all humans need to survive. It is used by the body to digest food, regulate temperature, eliminate waste, and to perform many other critical tasks. Water is also important for maintaining good spinal health. The back needs water to reduce inflammation, carry nutrients to muscles and ligaments in the…
The weather is already beginning to warm up in the UK, which means golf season is just around the corner. However, before you dust off your golf clubs, it’s important to take a moment to think about your health. Golf is a physically demanding game as swinging a club is an explosive physical movement. If…
We have all heard of the big Spring Clean as the seasons change, but have you thought about spring cleaning your back health? If your back is feeling as sluggish and as miserable as a cold winter’s day, these top tips from our chiropractor at the Spine and Joint Centre in Ealing can help to…