Treating low back pain is an every day occurrence at Active. Our aim is to reduce your discomfort and help your body back to optimal function. Alongside treatment (gentle chiropractic, we may add in acupuncture, massage, or all 3) this is likely to include advice on lifestyle, posture and exercises.
Read MoreWith the increase in stress and anxiety for many of us in the past twelve months, there has never been a more important time to ensure that your body is functioning at optimal level. Your mental health impacts on your physical health and vice versa. Think of a check-up as an MOT for your mind and body! Chiropractors work on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. We focus on the spine and the neuro-musculoskeletal system and how conditions affecting these areas can affect your health and performance. We are trained to assess the neuro-musculoskeletal system and identify restrictions, imbalances and dysfunction.
Read MoreSharing our expertise on reducing back and neck pain whilst we work from home during the COVID-19 crisis, Mix it up! Try to spend part of your working day standing if you can.
Read MoreSome of you will be fortunate enough to have a desk top computer to use at home. Do you know how to set it up? Here are the basic principles, however we are all different, so please see our other blogs on home office chairs and posture and breaks.
Read MoreWhen did you last have a spinal check? Need a tune up? Lost the spring in your step? An underlying principle of chiropractic is that a healthy spine facilitates a healthy life. Chiropractors practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. By offering expert drug-free spinal health care, dietary and lifestyle advice, chiropractors help you to lead a healthy life and maintain wellbeing.
Read MoreHow often do you get your chimney swept, or your car or boiler maintained? What if you applied the same principle to your body?
Read MorePelvic Girdle pain (formerly known as SPD - symphysis pubic dysfunction), affects 1 in 5 women at any stage of their pregnancy and is a mechanical issue, caused by a pelvic joint problem
Read MoreOffice workers: improve your health. Sit back, take breaks, move more. Most us are aware that spending all day sitting at the desk increases the risk of back and neck pain and is not good for us. Several recent studies have linked the increase in sitting at work to a much wider range of health issues. These include increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancers; it may even reduce our life span.
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