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Image of an icy field with two long shadows When the temperature drops, many of us feel it in our bones, or more accurately, in our muscles. That stiffness on the school run, the tight calves halfway through a frosty jog, even the ache after bringing the food shop into the chilly house. Science shows that cold weather really does affect how our muscles work. The cold air makes blood vessels narrow, reducing the blood flow to our muscles. Less blood means reduced oxygen and nu

As a McTimoney chiropractor and yoga teacher, winter is when I see an increase in office workers in the clinic with neck pain, headaches, and that nagging ache between the shoulder blades. And here's what surprises most people: it's not just about how you sit, but also how we tackle that drop in temperature. The Winter Desk Trap When temperatures drop, we make small changes that can create huge problems. That extra jumper that feels tight around the shoulder is restricting yo

As winter sets in, it’s natural to slow down, cozy up, and move less. But sometimes, we forget that our bodies thrive  on movement. One key issue with reduced physical activity is an increase in stiffness, aches, and pains—especially in our joints and muscles. When we’re less active, blood flow to our joints decreases, limiting the delivery of nutrients and slowing down recovery. The good news? We don’t need to commit to a full workout or train for a marathon to feel better.

Over the next few months, we’ll be focusing on winter wellbeing within the clinic. During the colder, darker months, many of us notice a dip in our overall health and mood. As the nights draw in, we often spend less time outdoors and more time sitting inside. While being outside in natural light helps boost vitamin D, lift our mood, and keep us active, the lower winter sun means we naturally produce less vitamin D. This is why supplementation is often recommended during the w

For the last week, we have been answering some key questions about chiropractic over on our socials. We thought we would pop them and the...

Last week was World Wellbeing Week and to support it we have been doing daily posts about how to improve your wellbeing, as well as...

I love gardening - when you visit the clinic you get to see how much I love gardening even though all I have is a large collection of...

The Sleep-Well Blueprint: A Chiropractor and Yoga Teacher's Perspective Sleep is the cornerstone of health and well-being. During periods...

Lower back pain is a common ailment, it is estimated that 2 in 3 people will experience back pain in their life. Discomfort and...