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Top Ten Scientifically Proven Benefits of Getting a Sports Massage
Date Published – 27/07/23 Estimated Reading time – 2 minutes 35 seconds. Sports Massage Proven Benefits As a dedicated athlete or fitness enthusiast, you understand the importance of maintaining peak performance and minimising the risk of injuries. Sports massage is...
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
You may have encountered this article while searching for answers about manual lymphatic drainage and wondered about its efficacy. Would it help me? To help you understand this service offered at Durham Family Chiropractic. We will need to run through several aspects...
All You Need to Know about Sports Massage
Date Published – 06/10/22 Estimated Reading time – 5 minutes 6 seconds. Common Questions about Sports Massage, Answered. Here at Durham Family Chiropractic, we truly believe in our multi-disciplinary approach to health and wellness. Supporting you with a more...
Acupuncture Therapies Explained
In this blog post, we take a look at some of the various Acupuncture therapies and explain them. Acupuncture was originally used as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is a technique that uses fine needles which are inserted into specific points in the body...
Vitamin D, C, Zinc and Echinacea and Immune Function.
The common cold – an unwelcome visitor we all wish to avoid. While it might not be as serious as other infections, its impact on our daily lives is undeniable. Fortunately, natural ways exist to reduce or prevent its impact. This article delves into the science behind...
Correct your sitting posture-The Do’s and Don’ts! by Dr Neil Thomas
Sitting is something we do every day, either as part of our job, commuting or after a long day of work when relaxing on the sofa. This article will explore research behind sitting posture as well as the wider dangers of sitting excessively. The way we sit can lead to...
Stay Hydrated
You can’t survive without water. It makes up nearly two-thirds of your body and is essential for you to function properly. Water has a wide range of benefits for your body – everything from removing waste products in urine to lubricating your joints. It can even make...
Sun Sense
VITAMIN D AND YOUR HEALTH During Covid-19, the power of Vitamin D entered the public discourse for its immune system-boosting benefits. Before this, it was long seen as a bone and teeth vitamin. However, more and more discoveries are linking Vitamin D to mental...
Health Benefits of Gardening
Protect your back whilst enjoying the health benefits of pottering in your garden. It is that time of the year when the sun is starting to shine, and the surrounding countryside is full of golden daffodils, fragrant blossoms and bouncing lambs. Just the motivation...
Autumn Harvest
Leaves are turning gold, the air is feeling crisp, and our thoughts are turning to bonfires, pumpkins and Halloween. For astronomy fans, Autumn also means it’s time for the Harvest Moon. This is the name given to the first full moon that takes place closest to the...
Health Benefits of the Tomato-“Love Apple”
February is considered the month of love, so why not examine all things good that symbolise love?The French actually named it tomato d'amour, "love apple," because of its believed aphrodisiac power. Whether or not this prophecy ...
Why Getting Adjusted makes Perfect Sense
Every year we tend to plan ahead and set goals for our future. One’s health and well-being is often top of these lists. The United Chiropractic Association offer a list of reasons why getting a chiropractic adjustment is good for you and therefore a perfect choice for...
Walking on Thin Ice
The winter months have already brought us some icy lows and threaten continue to do so, so it is a good idea for us to perfect our “ice walk” No matter how well the snow and ice is removed from parking areas and pavements, we will still encounter some slippery...
Be Ski Fit and Ski Safe!
Be safe on the Slopes! The ski season is upon us with promising looking snow falls in Europe! Most people believe that ski injuries happen on the first day, but Stuart Bennett DC, who is also a keen skier himself, says, “After three days of skiing and using...
Gift of Giving
Gift giving is an act that can show just how thankful you are for the life that you have. The receiver will truly feel your gratitude when you give gifts for elevating happiness and wellbeing. Giving gifts to loved ones for special occasions is an ancient tradition....
Essential Vitamin D
Healthy Bones, Teeth and Immunity. We need vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium and phosphate from our diet. These minerals are essential for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. The body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors. According...
The real effects of flip flops on your body.
First Published: 03/08/2019 Updated: 10/07/2023 How Can Flip Flops Affect Your Health During these summer months, most of us love to get our feet into those flip flops. We love to let our feet breathe and show off our painted toes. Well, that all sounds wonderful,...
Take the Plunge
Summer has us looking for the nearest beach or pool to cool down, but did you know that as well as being fun, swimming is a great way to keep fit, stay healthy and make friends. Swimming is a healthy activity that you can continue for a lifetime. It is a low-impact...
Summer Strawberries
Wimbledon would not be Wimbledon without strawberries and cream, but did you know that this little red gem, has great health benefits too! Ever since 1877, when the four grand slams were first played, the strawberry become a traditional accompaniment to tennis. Did...
Chiropractic for Equestrians by our guest blogger
Horse Riders seem to have that canny ability to put their horse’s needs above their own. I know many horse riders who will have the osteopath or chiropractor out to their horse on a regular basis, but when it comes to their own aches and pains, they are strangely...
Exams becoming a pain in the neck?
The exam period can be a stressful time for many students: Long periods of revision hunched over a book, computer or notes and then the exams themselves, with hours of focused concentration. Consumer research (2017) by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) found...
Sitting, Sleeping and Standing by Neil Thomas DC
The way you are Sitting, Sleeping and Standing could be Causing you Chronic Pain and Recurrent Injury. The way we sit, sleep and stand can greatly influence our spinal health. Everything we do day to day can result in excess stress to our body’s, leading to or...
What’s the Crack? by Dr Stuart Bennett
As chiropractors, we are often asked this question. We are apparently infamous for cracking backs and necks. Stuart Bennet chiropractor explains - What is a crack or a pop? Because quite simply, We don’t crack bones, We do adjust joints The joints we adjust are...
Walking Fit
Whether it is a walk in the park, or hike in the hills, enjoy the health benefits of walking and make every step count! So, whatever the weather, get yourself and your family outdoors to enjoy our beautiful countryside. Not only is walking simple and free, it is also...
Top Tips to Combat Hayfever Naturally
Nature can be cruel! Just when we are over the worst that Winter has to offer looking forward to the Spring sunshine, those suffering with seasonal “hayfever” allergies, are probably sighing and stocking up on their tissue supplies. Thankfully nature also provides us...
