by Nick Morgan | Mar 4, 2019 | General Health, MSK Pain
Back Pain Myths In the UK, back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. With something so common, it has easy for people to get confused about back pain and misconceptions to arise! We know that...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 28, 2019 | General Health, MSK Pain
Nearly all of us will suffer from occasional headaches, some more than others. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has defined the structures responsible for headaches they include: The NeckThe Scalp MusclesThe Brain Covering Sheath Did you...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 28, 2019 | MSK Pain
According to the National Office of Statistics in 2015 more than 1 million work days were lost in Britain due to back aches, and no wonder with more and more of us hunched over computers in the workplace upper back pain and stiffness has become far more common than...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 27, 2019 | Diet, General Health
As lifestyle changes in the 21st century make the condition of osteoporosis ever more prevalent, it becomes a threat that you should take into consideration. The ageing population, dietary trends such as dairy intolerance and the increase in eating disorders like...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 26, 2019 | General Health, MSK Pain
It is estimated that there are approximately 200,000 D.I.Y accidents each year in the UK. Although being active around the home can help your overall fitness levels it is always important to ensure you are not over stretching and possibly causing yourself...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 26, 2019 | General Health, Sports Injury
If you thought strength training was only for young people – or only for men – think again. Strength training can have fantastic benefits for men and women of all ages, and is actually more important as we get older. Strength training doesn’t necessary mean...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 25, 2019 | Sports Injury
The 6 Nations tournament has focused the attention on a sport where injury is the norm. Some teams have played games that are just four days apart and, because of the intensity of the action, injuries become part and parcel. Studies at the University of Bath...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 20, 2019 | Diet
Anti Inflammation Foods Inflammation: it’s a natural process that happens in our body to help us heal from injury and help our immune system fight off invaders. But too much inflammation – or inflammation that lasts longer than it should – can be a problem. Most...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 19, 2019 | General Health
It’s recommended that we take 10,000 steps a day. However, a recent study conducted at Stanford University found that the global average for steps taken per day is 4,961. Though the UK’s average is above this stat, it’s a far cry from the suggested amount. Local...
by Nick Morgan | Feb 13, 2019 | General Health
Do you think your back pain gets worse in winter? Winter fun at Active Chiropractic and Wellness Centre Did you know… Those who suffer with chronic back pain might notice it gets worse during autumn and winter. In fact… Although there’s not much scientific evidence...
