Wintertime under foot can be quite treacherous and can result in increased number if slips, trips and falls. While snow and ice are obvious hazards, wet paths and fallen leaves can be equally slippery. Being extra vigilant at this time of the year to avoid slips, trips and falls is advisable. However, this year with…
Winter in the United Kingdom is notoriously cold, dreary and wet. It can get very difficult to get out of bed in the morning, particularly if you often suffer from a sore back. Several of the patients who visit our chiropractic clinic in Stoke on Trent have recently mentioned that they have more problems with…
The Winter months can be harsh on our bodies. It’s certainly a time when our bodies have to be ready to fight off colds and bugs. Therefore, to make sure we stay healthy it’s important our bodies are ready and prepared. There are things that we can all do to help prepare for the winter…
The temperatures are dropping and windows and doors are staying shut. That means one thing: viruses can thrive! If your immune system isn’t up to scratch, you could be at risk of catching the latest winter bugs to hit town. So here are some handy little health tips from our Stoke on Trent chiropractor to…
The short frosty days of winter make most of us want nothing more than to curl up in the cosiness of our living rooms. But if you’ve been a bit of a couch (or more aptly “slouch”) potato over the winter months, your neck may be taking the brunt. Our Stoke on Trent chiropractor warns…
With pavements laced with frost and roads hiding that devilish black ice, it is little wonder that winter time is the number one season for trips and falls. While the majority of slippery slips will leave you with nothing more than blushed cheeks, it’s important to err on the side of caution when you head…
The poet, George Herbert said, “Every mile is two in winter”. Your Great Aunt always said she could “feel” a storm was brewing… if you suffer from joint pain those words probably resonate with you during the cold winter months. But why do joints feel stiffer and more painful in cold weather? Why is it…
