Are You Stressed? As a chiropractor, I have noticed that over this time of the pandemic people have been more stressed and are suffering more from back and neck pain. So, I wondered what the current research…
Last month we talked about finding your “why” and how it is critical to ingraining new healthy habits. For instance, if your resolution is to exercise regularly it might be to have more energy and a stronger…
Fed up of feeling unhealthy or less than your best? Many people with long term back problems and general health issues could benefit from improving their health habits. For instance, over the past few years many of…
Covid- 19 Patient Safety Policy Your safety is of paramount importance at HCC At Headingley Chiropractic Clinic we are working really hard to keep you, our chiropractors, the team and the wider community really safe during this…
During this Coronavirus time many people are working form home often in a makeshift set up. We have made a video describing how to achieve the ideal set up to a healthy posture and avoid those aches…
To our DEARLY MISSED and VALUED PATIENTS The whole team at Headingley Chiropractic Clinic would like to thank you all for your understanding and patience during this difficult and challenging time.We hope you and your family have…
I hope you are keeping safe and looking after yourselves. It is with great sadness that following clear and strong advice from the British Chiropractic Association and the Royal College of Chiropractors, and our own risk assessment,…
Stay Safe – Headingley Chiropractic Clinic COVID-19 On top of the guidelines sent out earlier this week, and in line with increased Government restriction, we are escalating our response to Coronavirus at Headingley Chiropractic Clinic. We…
Coronavirus Update – HCC Please join us in supporting our efforts to keep you, your families, all our patients, staff and practitioners safe and healthy. Here at Headingley Chiropractic Clinic patient safety is a priority and…
Can Stress Cause Back Pain? It was not long ago that stress and emotional state of mind were linked to back pain by only the more esoteric health practitioners. However, recent research seems to suggest that there…
New Year’s Resolution Now that we are several weeks into the new year, how are those resolutions going? Making long term changes in our habits can be very challenging. Often it involves will power, denial, guilt…
Survive Christmas The starting gun has sounded for the run up to Christmas? Here we go! While the build up can be enjoyable, it can also become very stressful. Not only do we pack in a…
Accepting What Is As we continue with our explorations around Joy, we must consider the idea of acceptance. Acceptance is one of the eight key pillars to joy. Acceptance means to assent to the reality of any…
How to Reduce Back and Pelvis Pain During Pregnancy A woman’s body might change during pregnancy putting more or different strains on the ligaments and joints especially. In the pelvic area, changes include the softening of ligaments,…
Bringing Joy to the Heart of Chiropractic Care Very early on in my journey – I looked at meditation as a possible gateway to JOY and here is a little bit of what I found about Meditation:…
Finding JOY J – Jewels in O – Oodles deep in Y – You Bringing Joy Into the HEART of our Healing World “It’s not enough to suffer – you must touch peace too” Tich Nhat Hahn…
While the unusually warm weather is a cause for celebration, it can be hazardous for those that like to exercise outdoors. Overheating (in the extreme – heatstroke which is a life-threatening emergency condition) and dehydration pose a…
**PLEASE READ THE ‘HOW TO APPLY’ SECTION BEFORE APPLYING – WE WILL NOT ACCEPT CV-ONLY APPLICATIONS** At award winning Headingley Chiropractic Clinic we have a very exciting part-time vacancy. We can offer you: The opportunity to become part of our…
May marked Britain’s ‘National Walking Month’, but we here at HCC believe in the importance of walking no matter what month it is! With this in mind, Mark has shared some helpful tips with us to help…
As discussed in a previous blog, the use of iPads (and other tablets) and laptops can be the cause of discomfort and fatigue in the neck, shoulders, eyes and wrists. Despite this, tablet accessories that could help…
As with many things in life, I’ve found that chiropractic is something that no-one seems to know about it until suddenly you’re in a world of pain and you just want someone- anyone- to be able to…
Computers are the top tech back pain trigger for people in Yorkshire As part of Chiropractic Awareness Week (10 – 16 April) the team from Headingley Chiropractic Clinic is urging people to take a break from their…
Since the dawn of time pregnancy and musculoskeletal pain have gone hand in hand. But what if I told you it is possible to decrease the level of discomfort and in some cases even prevent the majority…
Are you keen to get exercising and building that core strength up? Have you been doing planks and sit ups as part of your routine? STOP NOW! While it is great idea to build up the trunk…
One of the hardest parts about switching to a sugar free diet has been resisting temptation, here are some of the things that I’ve found have really helped. If any of you are considering trying to cut…
Here at the clinic, I have been trying something new and now Clare is gearing up to join me… Over the next few weeks you’ll be able to follow our journey as we see what it’s like…
How’s that New Year’s resolution going? For a lot of people, it is already a struggle; the will power slowly ebbing away. By the end of January, about a third of people will have their resolve broken. By…
We are proud to announce that in recognition of our endeavour to deliver the best possible chiropractic care, we have been awarded The Royal College of Chiropractors Patient Partnership Quality Mark 2016-2018. This award is intended to set…
Rugby is a great sport and this world cup has showcased what a spectacle it is. Two teams putting their strength, skill and speed against each other like modern day gladiators. Unfortunately, with this degree of physical…
Back pain is a common complaint for people who sit for prolonged periods, especially when this is done with poor posture. Since students spend so much time sitting in class, reading or working on computers; a lot…
Here at Headingley Chiropractic Clinic, we have noticed that a significant number of our patients appear to be men over 30 who have been living with back pain. This recent article I saw from the British Chiropractic…
I have been seeing Mark now for 2 years. Every now and then my back “goes” like an elastic band snapping and I can’t do anything – the pain is terrible. Mark fixes me each time. This…
At last the snow has gone and spring is finally here. As a nation we love our gardens therefore we will be rushing to sort out the shrubs and get the weeding done. In order to…
Display screen work e.g. computer, tablets etc. affects a large number of workers every year. According to the Health and Safety Executive muscle and joint problems e.g. neck, shoulder, back pain is by far the most commonly…
DRIVING HURTS Driving your car can be a cause of back and neck pain. Thousands of people every month will visit a chiropractor with injuries that are aggravated or caused by a bad driving posture. Those at…
Stretching Can Be Pointless The thought that stretching before exercise can help prevent injury is a cherished one. However, current research suggests that static stretching (holding a muscle in a stretched position for a period of time)…
Swimming is great for lower back – right? Well maybe not. If you only do breast stroke and in particular if you do not put your head under the water you may be doing more harm than…
Do you know that anti-inflammatory drugs may impede your recovery from an injury, e.g. damaged tendons or broken bones? Unfortunately, excessive alcohol intake may also impair healing. So what can help?
