The temperatures are dropping, day light hours are getting shorter, and all things Christmas have hit our stores and shops. Winter is upon us. It’s not unusual for patients visiting our chiropractors in Stoke to tell them that they are experiencing more issues with their back, such as feeling more stiff, less mobile and more…
Many patients who visit our chiropractors at City Chiropractic Clinic in Stoke are surprised to find that their posture is contributing to the condition that they are suffering from. “Posture affects and moderates every physiologic function from breathing to hormonal production. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse and lung capacity are among the functions…
Your posture is vital to how your body looks and feels. Unfortunately, our lifestyles, work environments and habits often put us in a position of developing bad posture. The quality of your posture can have a huge impact on your health. If your posture is good, you will find it easier to remain active, perform…
As our busy chiropractic in Stoke on Trent, our chiropractors treat a lot of patients who are dealing with health issues related to a sedentary lifestyle. They often have generalised back pain or neck pain as a result of simply spending too much time in a chair each day. When these patients arrive at our…
Researchers have discovered that sitting is seriously bad for your health. Multiple studies have concluded that sitting for long periods can increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, obesity, and early death. We also know that sitting for long periods can compress the spine and worsen back pain. In fact, many of the…
Back aches and pains can be fairly common during pregnancy as the body goes through significant changes, none more so than postural changes. These change can place pressure on the joints of the spine and in turn, this, for some women can result in back aches and pains. Some of the changes that can cause…
With the football World Cup kicking off in a few days time, our chiropractor at City Chiropractic Clinic in Stoke on Trent thinks it’s a good time to remind all you sport enthusiasts to keep your backs safe if you are intending on being glued to your TV this summer. Sitting for prolonged periods can…
Have you considered how long you spend sitting every day? If you are like most British people you will be spending on average 8.9 hours a day sitting. That’s a lot of time! Increasing bodies of research show that sitting for prolonged periods of time can lead to increased risks of a number of health…
Getting older is part of life, but age-related back pain doesn’t have to be. If you’re under 50 and haven’t had a back injury, your back pain is likely the result of sitting for long stretches or poor posture. Sitting for extended periods and poor posture can put too much pressure on the discs in…
If you have back pain, read this! Here are three things you should avoid doing at all costs! Lounging on the sofa According to our Stoke on Trent chiropractor, the worst thing you can do when your muscles are seizing up is lay on the couch. Resting may seem like a natural pain reliever but…
