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
We have marked Backcare awareness week (7-11th October 2013) with another ‘Back to Basics’ class which was led by the ever enthusiastic Matt and Ross from aps Fitness. This is part of a series of small classes which will run for four weeks, aimed at promoting painfree movement and strengthening key core muscles. These classes can really help with comfortably completing everyday tasks like lifting,