March heralds the start of Spring with longer days and hopefully warmer weather! It’s a great time of year to get out of doors and take some exercise and there’s one form of exercise that our chiropractor at City Chiropractic in Stoke on Trent can’t recommend enough. It’s simple, free and accessible to most people…
According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, controlled breathing can be as effective as some medicines for managing pain. If you suffer with chronic pain, try the following breathing exercise. Relax your body and mind and get into a comfortable position. Breathe deeply, so that your tummy expands and contracts like a balloon with each…
Getting a dog or a puppy can be good for the soul, but did you know that a cuddly companion can help to reduce your back pain too? Taking your pooch for regular walks is great exercise for your body and can strengthen the supportive muscles in your lower back and pelvis. And of course,…
When we grown-ups think about exercise, we imagine sweating it out at the gym, giving it our best shot on the cross trainer or even lifting weights. But for kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. For most kids, it also means fun! Children exercise without even realising it; when they’re playing tag, riding…
Got a long flight planned for the summer? You can prepare your back for the journey with these top tips from our Stoke on Trent chiropractor: 1: Keep Exercising Don’t be tempted to ditch your workout routine just because you’re feeling in “holiday mood”. Staying active in the weeks leading up to your holiday is…
Back pain. Most of us (up to 80% of us in fact) have felt that twinge, spasm or jolt at one time or another. And most of us have been given “advice” on what to do when back pain strikes. But does old auntie Jean swearing by bed rest as the best cure for a…
Suffering from untreated chronic pain? Living an inactive lifestyle as a result? Get a diagnosis and a proper treatment plan in place or you could be at risk of developing disuse syndrome. Disuse syndrome can lead to the deteriation of many body functions. As suggested by its name, the syndrome is caused by prolonged or…
By now, most of us know that regular exercise can be one of the most effective ways of managing back pain. According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, most instances of back pain are caused by ligaments and muscles around the spine. In these cases – and in most cases of back pain – exercise…
There’s no doubt that staying active in your later years will help you to feel more energetic and happy. But what are the more specific health benefits of keeping moving as you get older? Our Stoke on Trent chiropractor explains that maintaining regular activity can be very advantageous to your health, in ways such as:…
With up to 80% of people suffering from back pain at some point during their lives, most of us are at some sort of risk of falling victim to spine ache! But who is the most likely to get it and why are some of us a higher risk that others? To put it in…
