Migraine Awareness Week is running from 3rd - 9th of September this year. Migraines and headaches of all kinds can bring misery and, as Winchester Chiropractor Max Atkinson knows all too well, the problem can have a severe impact on the lives of those affected. The theme of this year's awareness week is 'Breaking migraine stigma together'. Migraine can carry a stigma - as many people still do not understand the condition. This results in those affected feeling alone, isolated and left to cope … [Read more...] about Migraine Awareness Week in UK
Why You Should Try The New Warm-up Program For Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU), have announced that they are rolling out a new warm-up program this summer across all levels of the community game. This simple to implement, four-stage workout, developed as part of a study on young Rugby players, by the University of Bath, reduced injuries among the young players who participated, by at least 70% and the incidence of concussion by 59%. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson, says that this program, focusing on balance, strength and movement … [Read more...] about Why You Should Try The New Warm-up Program For Rugby
Preventing Common Cycling Problems
There are a number of high profile campaigns that urge us to 'get on our bikes' with the dual aims of reducing pollution and making us healthier and more active. While cycling is a great way to exercise and an exciting sport to participate in, unfortunately it is often a cause of injury with Casualty departments and GPs seeing additional cases of cycling injuries around the time of the Tour de France as 'armchair cyclists' attempt to emulate their heroes! In this article however, we look … [Read more...] about Preventing Common Cycling Problems
The Health Dangers Of Belly Fat
Men's Health Week runs from June 12th to June 18th in 2017. This year, it focuses on alerting men to the fact that excess belly fat is a major risk factor in conditions such as Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, raised blood pressure, problems with getting or maintaining an erection, colorectal cancer, sleep apnoea and, in fact, the risk of premature death from any cause. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson, says that the problem with belly fat is that it does not just sit beneath the skin - … [Read more...] about The Health Dangers Of Belly Fat
Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Arthritis Care Week in the UK runs from the 14th - 21st of May this year. This event, designed to highlight the work of the charity, Arthritis Care, raises awareness and improves support for those who suffer from the pain, inflammation and joint stiffness that characterise this condition. Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson wholeheartedly supports the aims of the charity and this year's theme, "Wake up to Arthritis" and says that he would like more people to "wake up to the benefits of … [Read more...] about Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Get On Your Feet with ‘On Your Feet Britain’
Published statistics show that the average time spent sitting, daily, is 8.9 hours! 'Get Britain Standing' is holding another 'On Your Feet Britain' day, on the 28th of April 2017 to educate us on the major health problems that sitting too long every day, could be heading us towards, and to motivate us to get on our feet and do something about it for ourselves! We might all want to be more active, but as Max Atkinson, a Winchester Chiropractor at Bradford House Chiropractic explains, back pain … [Read more...] about Get On Your Feet with ‘On Your Feet Britain’