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Back-in-Action Newsletter April 2018
 
 
 
 
 

April 2018

Hi ,

Welcome to the April edition of the Back-In-Action newsletter. We hope you enjoy it!

This edition includes:

  • Foot pain
  • Can you be too supple?
  • Fatigue
  • Stiff neck? No wonder
  • Eating to beat stress
  • Dr Louis Westerbeek in the hot seat 
 
 
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Foot pain

We treat a variety of conditions at Back-in-Action - not just back pain! We have seen several patients recently presenting with foot pain. Given how often we use our feet, and the demands we make upon them on a day to day basis, it is so important to look after them properly... here are some tips on how we can look after them to reduce the risk of injury

 
 
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Can you be too supple?

Some people are very flexible, while others aim to improve their flexibility through yoga classes and stretching exercises. However, have you ever considered that there is such as thing as too supple?

Click 'read more' to find out 

 
 
fatigue

Fatigue

Fatigue is one of two main ways your body warns you about a problem. The other warning is pain. Most of us pay attention to pain, and stop whatever is causing it. We don’t pay as much attention to fatigue. Always see a medical practitioner or GP to make sure that your fatigue isn’t caused by an underlying medical problem. Your chiropractor can often help by making sure that your muscles, joints and bones are all working together as they should; minor misalignments can cause your body to lock up trying to protect itself. Improving your diet, sleeping patterns and exercise regime will also provide real benefits in the long run.

 
 
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Stiff neck? No wonder

A stiff neck is one of the most common complaints people come to the clinic with. And no wonder! An adult head weighs between 10-14 pounds, or around 5 kilos. To put that into perspective, at the upper end, this is the weight of a bowling ball! This gives a good indication of how strong your neck muscles must be and the demand that is constantly placed upon them.

Here are some tips on how to avoid neck pain...

 
 

Eating to beat stress

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Chronic stress can have a negative effect on our physical health as well as our mental wellbeing. It can play a role in our susceptibility to illness and disease, but also in day-to-day functional problems such as pain and stiffness.

There are of course many steps we can take to improve our ability to cope with stress. Today we’re focusing on the role of nutrition – what and how to eat to better manage stress.

 
 
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Dr Louis Westerbeek in the hot seat

In the hot seat today is Dr Louis Westerbeek! Click 'read more'