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…
“Getting healthier” is one of the most common new year’s resolutions amongst people living in the UK. This usually involves a combination of dieting and exercise. In some cases, this resolution might also include visiting a medical professional, such as a chiropractor to finally address a long-term health concern, like chronic back pain or poor…
Sciatica is a surprisingly common cause of back pain. It occurs when pressure is placed upon the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine to the feet. The pain caused by sciatica can be quite severe at times, to the point of being debilitating. As with all back pain, getting an accurate diagnosis of…
There are many health benefits associated with regular stretching, including better joint flexibility, stronger muscles, improved posture, and greater range of motion. These wonderful benefits are the reason why we often recommend stretching to clients visiting our chiropractic clinic. Unfortunately, it is possible to injure yourself while stretching and it’s not uncommon for of people…
When patients visit our chiropractor in Ealing and ask which type of exercise they should try, the answer is often cycling. It is a low impact from of exercise that strengthens important muscle groups, improves balance and provides a massive boost to cardiovascular fitness. However, before we recommend cycling to our patients, we always share…
New Years is the perfect time of year to think about your health. You can reflect on any health issues you have experienced during the course of the year and look for solutions which will help you be healthier throughout the coming year. Many of the patients visiting our chiropractor in Ealing just after the…
As a chiropractor in Ealing, I’m often asked about the best way to avoid back problems. We see plenty of people in our clinic, generally on a daily basis who have either an acute or chronic issue with their back. We also see painful conditions such as sciatica. Fortunately, if you want to avoid back…
The wait is nearly over – only two more sleeps until the football World Cup kicks off in Russia on the 14th June. It’s one of the world’s biggest events and there is a lot of football to watch over the month long tournament, with up to 3 matches a day in the early stages. …
Were you aware that aside from coughs and colds, back pain is the one of the most common reasons for visiting a doctor in the UK? Up to 80% of Brits will suffer from back pain at some point, and back problems are the leading cause of disability worldwide. But surgery is rarely needed to treat…
When back pain strikes, your first reaction is usually to rest. After all, “taking it easy “is what we’re often told we should be doing when we’re in pain or discomfort. But back pain is different; it doesn’t respond too well to inactivity. In fact, too much rest is likely to make your symptoms even…