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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.
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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
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
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).
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
Christmas Is Coming……
Christmas will soon be upon us, and although it is the season of good cheer, it is also a common time for people to upset their spines!
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?
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
The Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment
There are a lot of misconceptions about what an adjustment is. Although not the only technique up a chiropractor’s sleeve, the adjustment is
Treatment for Hip Pain
At the end of the day, hip degeneration is a fairly common problem, and surgery to replace the faulty joint will only be performed when the
Tips for Sleeping
Your choice of pillow, and the number of pillows you sleep with, can also affect your neck and shoulders.
A Better Nights Sleep
Do you ever wake up in the morning with pain in your lower back that wasn’t there when you went to bed the previous night, and that resolve
Coccyx Pain Treatment
There are many causes of coccyx pain – falling onto your backside being the most common cause.
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