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Is your Bag weighing you down? Heavy Bags Large handbags are a fashion must but they can pose a risk to posture and could potentially cause or contribute to back problems. The average British woman’s handbag weighs in at an average 5.4lbs (1) filled with all its contents, which is the equivalent of a bag of sugar. We’re on a “bigger is better” trend, and with all that extra space, we tend to fill it up just because i

Time for a change? Is your current position not living up to your expectations? We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring chiropractor to join our team. This would be part time with the potential to increase hours as the need arises. It is the ideal position in which to develop your interest in SOT and kinesiology within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. We provide family based individualised chiropractic (inc

Welcome to the December edition of our newsletter We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have been so active in recommending us to family and friends over the course of 2016. This year has been the busiest that we have ever known. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve so many people. Take care of your back this Xmas Last Christmas, we saw a lot of people who had spent too long sittin

Time for a spring tune up? I write this having just returned from a walk in the countryside under blue skies and bright sunshine. It really feels as if spring has sprung. With the emergence from wintry showers and grey skies, it seems as if everyone’s thoughts are turning to fresh starts, new possibilities and renewal. Lots of people will be encouraged to get outside to start some exercise, to work on losing the extr

We are offering complimentary new patient consultation and examination appointments as a gift for Valentines day. Pick up a voucher from reception for your Valentine or phone us on 0118 9787 466 and quote ‘Valentines’ to book a consultation. Consultations to be booked between 9th-23rd Feb with Henry Butterfield or Camilla Beavis

Do you want to know more about how your back works? Would you like some common sense tips to help you take care of your back? Would you or a family member like to know about the amazing power of Chiropractic care? We invite you to come along to hear Camilla Beavis’s health talk on Wednesday 3/12/14 at 6.15-7pm at Wokingham Chiropractic Centre. To secure your place give reception a call on 0118 9787 466

For a runner, the changing of the seasons from winter to spring means more than an end to struggling through cold, dark nights and character-building training runs in the rain… it means race season. With most of the major marathons staged in spring, including the Virgin London Marathon and Brighton Marathon, it’s right about now most runners’ training will be hitting its peak. And, as your training load increases, so

You’d have thought sitting down would be good for your back. Surely taking the pressure off when you’ve been walking about gives your body a bit of a rest? Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Sitting down for long periods has been shown to cause many physical problems, including back pain. This is particularly acute if you work in an office or are seated for the majority of the day. It’s alarming

Can meditation be an serious alternative to medication in helping you manage back pain? If you are suffering from chronic back pain, there is increasing evidence you could benefit from mindfulness meditation. Several studies have found mindfulness meditation a useful tool for sufferers of physical and mental ailments in increasing calm and well being and helping reduce feelings of pain. What is mindfulness meditation

Merry Christmas from all of us at Wokingham Chiropractic Centre. On Christmas Eve we will be open until lunchtime. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day the practice will be closed. On Friday 27/12 we will be open until lunchtime. On Saturday 28/12 the practice will be closed. On 30/12 and 31/12 we will be open as usual. On New Years Day the practice will be closed. From 2/1/14 we will be open for our usual hours. If you n