by TheIvesonClinic | Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Completing The Lakesman Triathlon in Cumbria
Katie McLernon, one of the physiotherapists at The Iveson Clinic, recently took on the daunting challenge of completing the Lakesman Triathlon in Cumbria (comprising a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride followed by a full 26.2 mile marathon, all within a 17 hour time limit.)
Katie and her sister Lucy took part to raise money for charities which had helped their mum, Carol, who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 2016….. To read more click on the green header above….
by TheIvesonClinic | Sep 11, 2017 | Acupuncture, Physiotherapy
Is acupuncture effective to alleviate pain?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest recorded forms of medicine, having been used for over 3000 years by the Chinese. Modern scientific research shows that acupuncture stimulates the brain to produce natural chemicals called endorphins,which aid pain relief and help the body heal itself…. To read more click on the green header above….
by TheIvesonClinic | Jul 24, 2017 | Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy
Tips For Pain Free Gardening
Summer is in full swing and many of us like nothing better than to get out in the fresh air and potter in the garden. Digging and weeding can be strenuous work though, and it’s all too easy to overdo it and end the day with aches, pains or pulled muscles. However with a bit of thought and planning, it’s simple to avoid those injuries and continue to enjoy putting your green fingers to work.
Here are our Top Tips for pain-free pottering… To read more click on the green header above….
by TheIvesonClinic | Apr 3, 2017 | Chiropractic
The Latest Research For Whiplash Injuries
Richard Iveson, The Iveson Clinic’s Chiropractor, has recently attended a conference on the most up-to-date thoughts and research on whiplash injuries.
Current thinking is that the efficacy of treating whiplash with traditional, hands-on treatments, using mobilisations and muscle relaxing techniques, could be enhanced by also looking at psychological factors.
It appears that whiplash can alter the way the brain processes information from the eyes and neck muscles, and there is evidence that treatment and exercises for these systems can help patients recover faster….. To read more click on the green header above….
by TheIvesonClinic | Feb 6, 2017 | Chiropractic
How to get a good nights sleep
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has recently published some new research* showing that middle age (45 – 54) is the time of life when the quality of your sleep (or lack of it) is most likely to cause back and neck pain.
Nearly two fifths (39%) of those questioned, who have suffered from back or neck pain, thought that sleeping and/or their mattresswas the trigger for their aches and pains.
More than half (58%) admitted that pain kept them awake and a huge 87% said they sometimes woke up in the morning with back or neck pain.
Tips for a better nights sleep…. To read more click on the green header above….
