Cricket is a popular sport in many Commonwealth countries including the UK, Australia, and India among others. It is also played in some non-Commonwealth countries such as the Netherlands – the country’s national team has regularly participated in international cricketing events including the World Cup. Injuries Associated With Cricket While cricket is a non-contact game, injuries arising from the game can occur in different ways. They may vary from minor to moderate injury. Some of the … [Read more...] about Cricket and Chiropractic Care
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Sciatica and How Chiropractic Can Help
Anyone who has ever suffered from sciatica knows that it can be intensely painful. Despite the fact that the pain can occur in either leg it is actually an issue with the lower back and is caused by compression of one or more of the 5 sets of nerve roots located there. Sciatic nerve compression can be caused in various ways, the most common of which is a bulging or herniated disk. However, it can also be caused by lumbar spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, trauma, piriformis syndrome or spinal … [Read more...] about Sciatica and How Chiropractic Can Help
Osteoarthritis of the Hip – How Chiropractic May Help
At Bradford House Clinic, Chiropractor, Max Atkinson, has noted that many patients with Osteoarthritis of the hip are turning to non-pharmacological (drug-free) treatments such as Chiropractic and Physiotherapy to help them remain active, manage pain and to delay, or avoid, the need for hip surgery in the future. Many patients choose Chiropractic in conjunction with their medical treatment as Chiropractic techniques have the aim of restoring as much function as possible to an arthritic … [Read more...] about Osteoarthritis of the Hip – How Chiropractic May Help
4 Ways to Keep Up Your Workout Motivation This Winter
If you find yourself struggling to keep up your motivation for your workout routine, you are definitely not alone. It is so much harder to head out for a run or a gym session on a cold dark winter morning or a chilly winter evening after work. So if your willpower needs a bit of a boost to maintain your fitness level going into Spring and Summer, here are four ways to help yourself! Listen To Your Body We all suffer from the 'winter blues' from time to time. Remember that exercising can … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Keep Up Your Workout Motivation This Winter
How To Succeed With New Year’s Resolutions For a Healthier You in 2018
As someone, (not your Winchester Chiropractor, Max Atkinson!) once, sagely, said - "New Year's Resolutions are like babies - fun to make, but hard to maintain"! However, Max points out that a single resolution, broken down into small, achievable goals to aim for in a given time-scale will be easier to achieve. Being able to celebrate small milestones along the way is more likely to lead to success than waiting to celebrate when we have attained the end-goal. Healthier Lifestyle … [Read more...] about How To Succeed With New Year’s Resolutions For a Healthier You in 2018
Depression Awareness in Men
It is a fact that women are more likely to have an awareness of the problem of depression and to seek help if they are affected. Estimates suggest that one in four men is depressed, but men are much more likely to mask the symptoms. In many cases, they experience physical symptoms such as persistent headaches or back pain. Their loved ones, and even their GPs, may not recognize that they are suffering from depression. Depression can affect men of all ages, regardless of their profession or … [Read more...] about Depression Awareness in Men