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If you (or someone you know) are suffering with pain, discomfort or immobility and its affecting your life and ability to get on with normal levels of activity, we would like to see you! Throughout June 2013, we are offering all new patients a 'free 15 minute consultation' with one of our specialist chiropractors.…

Is Cracking your Back Bad?   Some of us have formed a habit of “cracking” or “popping” our own backs or necks. And some of us will actually get some temporarily relief from doing so. We often get asked the question:” Is cracking my back bad?”   The popping sound…

One of the commonest questions patients ask us is when to use ice and when to use heat. Everybody seems to have an opinion about this. In fact, you can ask two of your friends and theywill probably give you three opinions! Using ice or heat can be very beneficial…

Eat what you like and don’t gain weight!   We all have them: friends who claim they can eat what they like and never gain any weight. This is not just frustrating for the rest of us, but also seems hugely unfair! So what is going on? Do they have…

Are you suffering from low-back pain? Rest assure, you are not alone. It is estimated that 80% (!) of all adults experience low back pain. Whenever you ask friends of family for advice what to do about it, many of them will advise you to “strengthen your Glutes”. So what…

Your waist circumference is now an important factor in weight and body-fat assessment.   This is because total body fat is no longer seen as the key indicator of weight-related health problems. Fat distribution is just as important. For example, body fat that accumulates around the waist and stomach area…