Neck and back pain can be caused by poor posture whilst sitting at work. Working from home often means sitting at a kitchen table, on poor chairs or worse the sofa. Hours a day in the same poor position can lead to neck and back pain that builds up and can spread to other…
We have all heard the term “eat the rainbow” but is it really true and what does it mean for our bodies? Plants are full of phytochemicals, these are nutrients that we get from plants and they are beneficial for our health. They are found mainly in the skin and are part of the plants immune…
Bike Week kicks off on 9th June. It’s hard to believe it has been going for 95 years – yes it first took place in 1923! Cycling UK organises this annual event to promote cycling and encourage people to incorporate cycling into their daily lives. Cycling provides many benefits including health, social and environmental ones.…
At our Chelmsford Chiropractor we know just how hard Mothers work, especially when trying to juggle work and looking after young children. Picking up children and even playing with them, can cause quite a strain to your back. A recent study found that 61% of parents suffer from back pain with over 40% saying…
With the final episode of ‘The Jump’ seeing Joey Essex crowned champion, taking to the snow may seem tempting to some. Especially with February half term coming up. While taking to the slopes can be great fun and provides a great form of exercise, there is also a risk of injury. As with every…
Want to impress that special someone this Valentine’s Day? To make a good first impression you need to look confident. Your posture is a key factor in helping you look and feel confident, your back will also thank you in years to come if you look after it now. There are many benefits from…
Here at our Chelmsford Chiropractor we are big supporters in keeping fit and healthy. Taking part in exercise is important but it is just as important to do so in a safe way. Exercise adds pressure to our joints and muscles and if it’s not done properly it can cause issues to your back…
Our lives are becoming a lot more sedentary with many of us living what is called a ‘couch potato’ lifestyle and this lack of exercise could be detrimental to our health. As a leading Chelmsford Chiropractor I would like to share this advice on why it is important to keep active. A recent report…
The team at Chelmsford Chiropractor would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy Christmas. We are all looking forward to relaxing in front of the fire with a good film and eating lots of turkey and mince pies! At Christmas, we know lots of people will be wanting to do the same;…
Here at Chelmsford Chiropractor we are all very much looking forward to Christmas. For many, including some of us at the clinic, Christmas entails lots of long car journeys to visit family and friends. If you know that you have a long journey ahead of you this Christmas, it is worth remembering that sitting…