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….
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….
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….
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….
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….
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….
