Chiropractic care during pregnancy is vital to assist the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby in pregnancy and birth. For example, chiropractic care helps the mother in pregnancy and birth by: •Reducing interference to the mother’s nervous system, which co-ordinates all of the systems and functions in her body •Helping to create a state of balance in the pelvic muscles, ligaments and bony structures, thereby preparing the pelvis for an easier pregnancy and birth •Reducing torsion to the woman’s uterus (also known as intrauterine constraint) by removing tension on the ligaments that support the uterus •Allowing for… Read More →

Research suggests that 59% of women wear high-heeled shoes for between one to eight hours per day. It may not be surprising then that shoes with an increased heel height have been linked to low back pain. When you wear high heels, most of your weight is supported by the ball of your foot. That part of your foot, unfortunately, wasn’t meant to do the kind of heavy lifting your heel is designed for. To compensate for the high heel, you end up adjusting your posture, which is detrimental to your long-term spinal health. Your back’s normal s-curve acts as… Read More →

Do you wake up with a sore neck or back in the mornings? Do you stomach sleep? Try walking around with your head turned to one side. It won’t take long for you to begin feeling pain, soreness, dizziness or neck/shoulder tension. Your body doesn’t like this standing up, and I promise you that it doesn’t like it when you’re lying face down with your head on a pillow either. The fact is, wrenching your head and neck in this way for even just a few minutes while sleeping can significantly strain the muscles and ligaments of the spine. Repeatedly… Read More →

Maybe you’ve never thought about chiropractic care. After all, as a regular runner, you’re pretty healthy. You’ve never sustained any lasting injuries and you don’t feel constant pain. What would be the point in seeing a chiropractor? You’re not alone in your thought process. Athletes and non-athletes alike assume that chiropractic care is only beneficial if you are experiencing pain. Not so. In fact, many athletes and sports teams employ the services of a chiropractor on a regular basis. “Why,” you ask? Well, the answer is simple, really. It is much easier to keep a healthy person healthy than it… Read More →

  Did you know chiropractic has many benefits before, during and after pregnancy? BEFORE you become pregnant, your doctor of chiropractic can detect any imbalances in the pelvis or elsewhere in your body that could contribute to pregnancy discomfort or possible neuromusculoskeletal problems after childbirth. Chiropractic may even help with infertility issues. The nerves that regulate and control your reproductive system exit from the spine. If there is any type of distortion or interference in those nerves that keeps them from working properly, infertility may result. A study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research looked at the… Read More →

Is your child’s spine developing properly? We are offering complimentary checks under 16’s throughout June for Scoliosis Awareness Month. Scoliosis is a progressive condition causing the spine to curve or twist into a “C” or “S” shape. • Scoliosis is quite common, affecting two to three in every 100 people. • In eight out of 10 cases, the condition usually develops between the ages of 10 and 16, during the growth spurt of puberty. • During adolescence, girls are much more likely to be affected. This is probably because girls typically have shorter and faster growth spurts than boys. •… Read More →

Here are just a few testimonials for Dr Graeme. Our whole family (we range in age from 10 – 73) has been going to DrGraeme once a month for years. We see this as one of the most important gifts that we are giving our children: they grow and develop with full function in their bodies. Both of our children are sporty and any injuries are addressed every month, helping them to continue to progress in their sports, concentrate at school and enjoy new challenges in life. As adults we really look forward to our monthly adjustments, coming out feeling… Read More →

Those who suffer from migraine will know too well that it is much more than just a headache. It can strike anywhere and any time, often without warning. Migraine affects about 15 in every 100 people in the UK and is most common in adults aged between 20 and 50. Women are twice as likely to suffer from the condition as men. Migraine is a complex entity, usually characterized by unilateral head pain of a pulsating or throbbing quality. Clinically, migraine is subdivided into five phases: prodrome, aura, headache phase, headache resolution and postdrome. The prodrome is experienced by about… Read More →

You’d have thought sitting down would be good for your back. Surely taking the pressure off when you’ve been walking about gives your body a bit of a rest? Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Sitting down for long periods has been shown to cause many physical problems, including back pain. This is particularly acute if you work in an office or are seated for the majority of the day. It’s alarming how long we sit without moving at all. A study for BUPA found only one in five workers left their desk during the day to get… Read More →

Growing pains are the most common cause of leg cramps in young children. Despite occurring in up to 36.9 % of children, our understanding of why it occurs still remains poor. What Are the Possible Causes of Leg Cramps? Muscle overuse, misalignment of the joints (such as knock-knees or flat-feet) and even psychological factors have all been suggested as playing a role, however, none of these theories have been conclusive. What we do know is that recurrent pain negatively impacts physical, mental and schooling aspects of a child’s life. Growing pains are a significant cause of childhood discomfort and for… Read More →