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Stretch for Spinal Strength

Stretch for spinal strength

 

As more and more people suffer from back pain every year the importance of simple back exercises, particularly stretching, is vital for strengthening and keeping mobility in your lower back. 400,000 people across the country, equivalent to a city the size of Edinburgh, are absent from work each day as a result […]

By |October 23rd, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Autumn Triggers Seasonal Affected Disorder

Autumn has arrived, bringing shorter days and less light. This change in the amount of light is a signal to animals, plants and, before the light bulb, people, that seasons are changing. While those most dramatically affected are those in the higher latitudes, many people in the UK are negatively affected by this shift.

Seasonal Affected […]

By |October 16th, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Award Winning News!!!!!

We are proud to announce that Axis Chiropractic has won the award for “Best Small Business of The Year” at the Monmouthshire Business awards on October 6th 2017. The Gala dinner was held at the Celtic manor with over 350 guests and 19 companies waiting to hear if they had won in their category. The […]

By |October 11th, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Count Down to awards Night!!!

Only 5 Days left until the Monmouthshire Business Awards. Some of you may have seen in our previous posts and blogs our Newport branch has been selected as a finalist in 2 categories at this years awards.

Best Small Business 2017

Excellence in Marketing 2017

This years event is being held at the Celtic Manor resort on Friday […]

By |October 2nd, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Good nutrition for bones muscles and joints

Choosing a balanced diet containing the right vitamins and minerals decreases our chances of developing deficiencies later on in life. Try this healthy diet plan for optimum bone, muscle and joint health.

A Healthy Diet Plan

Calcium

For bone, muscle and joint health try and include calcium in your diet, which is essential for optimal nerve and […]

By |September 25th, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Core Stability is Key to Preventing Back Pain

If you’re following the trends in exercise and fitness, you’ve probably heard the phrase “core strength” or “core stability.” These terms refer to the muscles of your abs and back and their ability to support your spine and keep your body stable and balanced, helping to prevent back pain.

The core muscles lie deep within the […]

By |September 18th, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Dangers of Back Pain at School

The new school year is well underway. Children are back in the classrooms, running around playgrounds and playing sports. However, children, like adults, can be prone to back pain, and there can be several causes.

The most common causes of joint and back pain in school children are:

Lack of exercise or excessive exercise
Weight of school bags
Bad […]

By |September 11th, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Support for women

Did you know you could prevent back pain through a well-fitted bra?

Wearing an ill-fitting bra could lead to real back pain and shockingly, around half of women have said they’ve suffered from back pain at some point in their life and have claimed that their breast size was a contributing factor.

Making sure you wear a […]

By |September 4th, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

Don’t let RSI slow you down, here’s how to reduce the risks…

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can affect any of your joints and muscles but RSI is often associated with upper limb disorders and is a potentially debilitating condition, resulting from prolonged repetitive, forceful or awkward movements of the joints.Common causes include sports, computer work, manual jobs and heavy lifting etc. The result of RSI includes damage […]

By |August 28th, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments

How Tight are your Hip Flexors?

Your hip flexors are an important muscle group. If they are tight, your spine can become more unstable and painful misaligned and pressure is added to your lower back as your muscles try to realign your spine.

Prolonged sitting is one of the biggest reasons for short hip flexors and they can tighten up if your […]

By |August 21st, 2017|Uncategorised|0 Comments