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Find out more about Guildford Chiropractic Centre and what we are passionate about.
Browse our articles covering everything from what your Chiropractors have been up to, the benefits of Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage or information about back or neck pain.
You might even come across some gardening tips!
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Moving towards health...
I hope that you had a wonderful holiday season, indulged in time with family and friends, as well as enjoyed lovely walks and snuggled up...
Challenging yourself!
That was my ‘light-bulb moment’ – if I didn’t get on with it now, I may never do it – so I decided to start preparing for a major trekking
Update: The Big Move!
As members of this community, we would now have this amazing space to improve and make better use of, not only for our patients
Busting the Myths
There are some common misconceptions in the press and on social media about Chiropractic that are all too often reported as facts. We know i
Rehabilitation After Fracture
6 to 8 weeks of immobilisation is sufficient for bones to heal and as soon as the plaster is removed the period of rehabilita
Driving tips from the Chiropractor
With the average Brit spending about 9-10 hours a week driving, it’s important that we drivers assess our driving ergonomics to avoid any un
When Christmas Shopping Becomes a Pain in the Neck (or back or foot)!
When Christmas Shopping Becomes a Pain in the Neck (or back or foot)!
From Cradle to Grave: Part 2
Studies have shown that children should not carry more than 10% of their body weight, and that carrying 15% of their body weight can be dama
From the Cradle to the Grave: Part 1
Why should children, let alone newborn babies, need to have chiropractic treatment
Scar Tissue: Are you Scarred for Life?
Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate the damage and to redress the balance. The most important thing to remember is that although it is
Why Should I Exercise?
Scientific research has shown that the most effective way of treating lower back pain is a combination of spinal manipulation, as performed
Embracing Uncertainty
Since I last wrote a column we’ve moved closer to Brexit and as it stands it is still anyone’s guess as to when it will happen. As you...
A Pain in the Neck
ever woken up with a ‘crick’ in your neck, you’ll know first-hand just how painful it can be
How far should I be able to turn my head?
you should be able to rotate your neck to the right and to the left, so that your nose is in line with your shoulder (or near enough).
Gardening Tips
The Guildford Chiropractic Centre has compiled a list of do’s and don’ts to help you reduce the risk of injury during this gardening season.
What’s the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath?
Although chiropractic and osteopathy have distinct professional identities and philosophies, they are both founded on the two pillars of sci
When a Physiotherapist decides to train as a Chiropractor
Physiotherapists and chiropractors need by law to be registered, to hold professional indemnity insurance, and to comply with continuing pro
What’s the Use in Taping?
Have you ever seen sports people wearing brightly coloured tape and wondered whether it was a fashion statement or if it serves a purpose?
Do men have one less rib than women?
Ribs can be the source of all sorts of problems, ranging from post-traumatic sprains to postural related rib misalignments, all of which can
A Day in the Life of Your Knee
Exercise like biking, swimming and tai chi helps me to avoid becoming too rusty. In order to regenerate, cartilage in the knee needs to move
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