What do Usain Bolt, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Evander Holyfield and Tiger Woods all have in common? They’ve all used chiropractic care as a way of improving athletic performance. We know the majority of people who seek chiropractic care do so to help alleviate problems with their back, neck or other areas of their body where they are experiencing pain. However, it’s an open secret among sports professionals that e
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