You finally arrive at your destination, collect your luggage and stand up after several hours in the same aeroplane seat. But instead of feeling ready to explore, your lower back feels tight, your hips are stiff and your neck seems reluctant to turn. Sound familiar? Body stiffness after a long flight is commonly associated with […]
You decide to get back into exercise, try a different gym programme or increase your running distance. The first session feels manageable, so you carry on with your new routine. Then the next morning arrives. Your legs feel heavy, your shoulders are stiff, and movements that normally feel effortless suddenly require more effort. Even getting […]
Before having a chiropractic adjustment, it is reasonable to want to understand both the potential benefits and the risks. A chiropractic adjustment is a hands-on technique that applies a controlled force to a joint. Depending on the technique used, it may involve a quick movement that sometimes produces an audible clicking or popping sound. Some […]
You sit down in the consultation room. Maybe you cross one leg over the other. Perhaps you lean towards one armrest. You might sit forward on the edge of the chair or sink comfortably into the backrest. A chiropractor may notice these things, but they are not necessarily looking for a single “bad posture” that […]
You stretch your left hamstring. It feels fine. You stretch the right one and suddenly you cannot get anywhere near as far. Or perhaps one shoulder always feels tighter. One hip feels restricted. One side of your neck gets tense after a day at work. If one side of your body feels tighter, it is […]
You spend Monday to Friday mostly at work. Maybe you sit at a desk. Maybe you drive. Maybe your job involves some movement, but nothing too demanding. Then Saturday arrives. You go for a long walk. You play sport. You hit the gym. You mow the lawn. You catch up with friends and spend the […]
If you have sciatica, sitting for an extended period can sometimes make your symptoms more noticeable. You might feel relatively comfortable when you first sit down, only to develop an ache in your lower back, buttock or leg after 20, 30 or 60 minutes. Standing up and walking around may then provide some relief. So […]
