Laura Palmer joined us recently at The Iveson Clinic. She will be working at the clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as offering home visits.
Laura qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2007. Laura worked for the NHS for the first five years of her career, in different areas including elderly care, respiratory, neurology and musculoskeletal.
Physiotherapists recommend 30 minutes of exercise at a moderate intensity, five times a week. Don’t worry if you aren’t keen on joining a gym or exercise class though; it’s easier than you think to incorporate activity into your day…. Click on the green header above to read more….
With temperatures set to plummet this week, we may well see some ice and snow again. Slippery surfaces can be hazardous and many injuries are caused by falling or slipping on ice. However, with a little bit of preparation and care, accidents can hopefully be avoided. Here are some useful tips from the British Chiropractic Association to keep you safe & sound in the wintery weather… to read more click on the green header above….
Did you make a New Year Resolution to get fitter, lose weight or start exercising?
January is the peak time for joining a gym or signing up to a weight-loss programme. However many of us find ourselves flagging by the end of the month (if not before!) and our new year resolutions start to look decidedly rocky.
Boca Chiropractic emphasize that one of the reasons people give up on exercise can be pains or strains. According to the British Chiropractic Association, exercise is the trigger for 30% of those experiencing back or neck pain…..To read more click on the green header above….
Although we are still in the depths of winter, signs of spring are beginning to appear, with bulbs emerging from the soil and buds forming on the trees. For many of us, with spring comes the urge to get back in the garden.
However, as well as resulting in beautiful borders, gardening can also cause aches, pains and strains, especially in the lower back and shoulders….. To read more click on the green header above….
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….
