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…
Most of the patients visiting our Ealing chiropractors are suffering from back pain, poor posture, or a degenerative condition, like arthritis. However, shoulder injuries are also common, particularly amongst active people who enjoy playing tennis or golf. One of the most common types of shoulder injuries we see at our chiropractic clinic is “Frozen Shoulder”,…
If you have a busy lifestyle, it is easy to put exercise and physical activity at the bottom of your to do list. Staying active often becomes an after-thought if you have work and family commitments. Unfortunately, having a sedentary lifestyle can quickly impact your health, causing a loss in flexibility, strength, and mobility. It…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of people to work from home over the past 10 months or so. While many have enjoyed this change, others have quickly found themselves dealing with back pain caused by working from home. This type of back pain, sometimes called ‘WFH back pain’ is caused by working in a…
Have you noticed that your health has started to decline during the COVID-19 lockdown? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone. The reason for the sudden decline in health of many UK citizens may be explained by recent research launched by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). The research investigated the impact of long-term lockdown restrictions…