Did you know we offer laser therapy for damaged and cracked nipples while breast feeding? What is low level laser therapy and what does it do? Low level laser therapy is a safe and effective way to aid in the healing of nipple damage and trauma and reduce pain during breastfeeding. The treatment is quick…
“I came in to see Sophie, for the first time, with hip pain. I am currently in marathon training and was not able to run at all. Not even sprint to the bus. Sophie recognised the problem straight away. After the first treatment I was able to run 7 kilometres. After the second treatment I was…
Back pain remains the most common cause of work-based absence and the leading cause of chronic disability in young adults. This condition affects 60-70% of adults, peaking at age 35-55 with the number of children affected rising dramatically. Lower back pain is estimated to cost the UK economy £5.1bn every year, including £1bn of NHS…
Getting Backfit Whilst Sitting? The Dynair Cushion When you come for treatment, you may have noticed a strange blue cushion sitting on or near the chair and wondered what it is. in this article we will be exploring this, and why so many of our patients use this product. The Dynair® Ballcushion What is a…
In our next article on sleep, we are looking at Pillows. Pillows are used to provide support for the head, neck, and upper spine while the body is lying in bed in a resting position but also create a feeling of comfort, important for a good night’s sleep and feeling well rested. Rest and sleep…
Sleep – The best position for a good night’s sleep Do you sleep well? Different factors such as pillow, mattress, sleeping position and room temperature all have an effect on the quality of sleep you get. In the first of a couple of articles on sleep, we are going to look at sleep position. Side…
Yoga or Pilates? A Guide. As Chiropractors, we are often asked which forms of exercise are good to complement treatment and help prevent reoccurrences of back pain. Yoga and Pilates are both forms of exercise that we commonly recommend. We might sometimes recommend one over another if we think either flexibility or strength is a…
In 2011 I completed my Masters Degree in Chiropractic Paediatrics. Many of the conferences attended focused on gentle chiropractic and cranial approaches to treating children and pregnant patients using cranial and fascial releases. As well as furthering my skills in the treatment of babies and children, I have recently been on the receiving end of…
We will explain why your jaw (TMJ) can have so much involvement in your neck problem or headaches. At the Hampstead Chiropractic Clinic, we will always a include a TMJ check as part of our history and examination, with relation to your neck or back problem. …
Please Read This if You Want to Know How to Look After Your Back!! By the Chiropractors At Hampstead Chiropractic Clinic. 1. Keep Moving Warning – Sitting at a desk all day is bad for your musculoskeletal and nervous system health!! The Proprioceptors (movement receptors) in your postural muscles need to be firing regularly in…