Health

Desk work? How should you be sitting?

Desk work? How should you be sitting?

For many, changing work positions from office to home is highly likely at this uncertain time, therefore, getting up and moving is even more essential! Statistically, (research is consistently confirming this also), that occupational sitting or being a desk-based...

Is water important? Of course…don’t be a drip!

Is water important? Of course…don’t be a drip!

It will come as no surprise, that up to 60% of the human body is comprised of water.  Therefore, why is it that drinking water is often neglected from our daily routines? On any given day the body can lose up to 1.8L of fluid, usually through perspiration (and this is...

Top tips for Headaches and Migraines!

Top tips for Headaches and Migraines!

1: Drink Plenty of Water! Dehydration is one of the leading causes of headaches and can be a contributing factor in migraines too. It’s thought that even just a 2% reduction of water in the brain can cause headaches! Many people are chronically dehydrated and don’t...

Heat vs Ice for Pain Relief

Heat vs Ice for Pain Relief

One of the most common questions we get asked as chiropractors is, “Should I use heat or ice?”. Evidence supports the use of heat and ice, so the answer is not simple and depends on the individual patient and their condition. Cold Cold is commonly used for newer...

Debunking Common Chiropractic Myths

Debunking Common Chiropractic Myths

Despite chiropractic being around since 1895 and undergoing significant developments, there are many misconceptions. This blog aims to debunk some of the most common myths surrounding this treatment technique. Myth 1: Chiropractic is painful Chiropractic care aims to...

Can turmeric help you?

Can turmeric help you?

At The Woodstock Chiropractor we are always looking at how much more we can make a difference to the health of Oxfordshire residents and beyond! Turmeric is a spice that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It is a member of the ginger family and is...

What Are the Benefits of Sports Massage?

What Are the Benefits of Sports Massage?

Sports massage is a specialised form of massage therapy that focuses on helping athletes and active people find relief from sore muscles, aches, and pains. It’s a great way to reduce stress, improve range of motion, and help prevent injury. Let’s take a closer look at...

How to Keep Winter Aches at Bay

How to Keep Winter Aches at Bay

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, many people experience changes in their body with increased stiffness, aches and pain. This is a widely accepted phenomenon, with research suggesting that the decline in temperature and increase in air pressure causes...

How can chiropractic care help with stress and anxiety?

How can chiropractic care help with stress and anxiety?

If you are suffering from anxiety and stress, there are many in the same boat as you. These are synonymous with the modern-day lifestyle. As the cases are on the rise worldwide, people are questioning what they can do to avoid or manage the symptoms of these...

Are you deficient in Vitamin D?

Are you deficient in Vitamin D?

What is Vitamin D and is deficiency common? Vitamin D, most of us know it as the sunshine vitamin and whilst we get the majority of our intake from the sun, we also get vitamin D from fish, red meat, milk and mushrooms. So, if you’re lactose intolerant or follow a...