We are very excited to be able to offer patients access to the Hydrotherapy facilities at the new David Ross Sports Village at the University of Nottingham.
They are offering group sessions (£15 up to 6 people*) or one-to-one sessions £40-£45.
Group sessions are currently Mon 10-11am, 7-8pm, Tues 7-8pm, Thurs 10-11am Fri 3-4pm.
* If you are interested in attending a group session arranged by us at Beeston Chiropractic Clinic at a different time to that shown above then please put your name on the list in reception.
Hydrotherapy is the use of exercise in a heated pool to treat a variety of conditions. At David Ross Sports Village the state-of-the-art Hydropool is heated to between 33 and 38˚C, allowing your body to relax, encouraging pain relief, better circulation, and improved flexibility.
Used by some of the top athletes in the country, hydrotherapy support the recovery process following training and competitive fixtures. The brand new facilities are ideal for athletes and performance sports teams to meet the demands of modern sport.
Aside from sports rehab and recovery, studies also show that hydrotherapy benefits patients rehabilitating from strokes, traumas, and other injuries as well as connective tissue diseases and asthma.
Talk to your chiropractor about the benefit for you.
We are marking the occasion by raising money for a defibrillator for the outside of the building on Queens Road.
Tickets are on sale now £10 per adult under 16’s go free (maximum 2 children per paying adult) pop in to reception or call now (0115 9225085) to buy your tickets.
Payments can be made over the phone by debit or credit card too.
Choose a time slot that will be suit you 10am, 11am or 12 noon.
Spaces are limited so don’t miss out.
For the children we have a bouncy castle face painting and a skeleton game.
For the adults we have a quiz, challenges, a prize draw cake and bubbly.
Money raised will support the purchase of a Defibrillator for the outside of the clinic on Queens Road for community use. Local businesses are kindly donating gifts for the prize draw.
See notice boards for a full list of business who have kindly offered donations
If you have a business that would like to donate please email: alex@beestonchiropractic.co.uk
Nottingham Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife and will be joining us at the event. They will share with you and your children the joys of nature and the wonders of our local wildlife.
Anne Etherton and Sarah Gunn will also be joining us and ready to answer any questions you may have about the wonders of Chinese acupuncture.
Please note the clinic carpark will be closed during the event! Please use public transport where you can or park on surrounding side roads. We have been offered a limited number of places at the Car Phone Warehouse . If we could ask that patients with mobility limitations only use these kindly offered spaces. Please park either side of the building with curtesy to other customers.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) is a chiropractic technique first developed by Dr Bertrand DeJarnette (“the Major”) in the USA in 1925. Originally an engineer, DeJarnette suffered serious injuries after an explosion which eventually led him to spinal manipulative treatment, which he credited with subsequently saving his life. He was so impressed he went on to train as both an osteopath and a chiropractor in order to help others.
Once qualified as a chiropractor, DeJarnette felt that the classic chiropractic adjustment did not provide the full answer to better health. He then spent the next few decades performing clinical research to develop a unique approach to chiropractic treatment and health, based on normalising the relationship between the sacrum and the occiput. The technique includes detailed procedures for analysing and treating pelvic, spinal, cranial, visceral and extremity disorders using a specific indicator based protocol.
Alex has been practicing this technique since 1992 and only found time in these recent years to study for the examinations passing the Certified Examinations in September 2016 and the Advanced Certified examinations in September 2017. She is currently studying for her Craniopath Examinations.
She was awarded her certificates by the president of SOTO Europe Dr Ann McDonnell at the Gala Dinner in February.
At this time of year we can all be guilty of comfort food binging but there are certain foods and substances that adversely affect the body’s use of minerals and vitamins. High saturated/animal fats, refined foods, white flour, white sugar, white rice, chocolate, carbonated drinks and fruit juices with high sugar concentration. So we need to start seriously starting to eliminate these from our diet. Meat and dairy products should be kept within a recommended weekly amount. Dairy products as calcium sources should be varied with other non-dairy sources.
It is estimated that 1 in 5 of us in the UK are Vitamin D deficient. For most of us we just can’t get the required amount of sunlight exposure to produce enough Vitamin D and it is impossible to get enough from food sources so supplementation is key.
Adequate levels of Vitamin D are required for normal functioning of the immune system, bones and teeth mineralization, muscle function, cell division and to enable us to utilization of calcium and phosphorus.
When we do exercise, usually snatched during an hour from a busy schedule, it’s followed by days of inactivity. This approach may well increase the risk of back and joint problems.
Stress is quickly manifested in the muscles and bones and can lead to joint dysfunction, especially in the spine. This can also cause persistent headaches, migraine, neck and back pain.
Stress – Free Exercise Tips
Always do warm–up exercises to avoid straining muscles
Exercise for at least 30 minutes at least three times a week
Wear the correct trainers to soften impact, particularly when jogging or running on hard surfaces
Try and monitor your heart rate when exercising – it should rise to about 80% of its maximum; it is easy to calculate your maximum heart rate by deducting your age from 220, therefore, if you are 40 years old, your maximum heart rate should be 180 beats per minute, 60-80% of this is about 110 to 145 beats per minute
Warm–down your muscles by doing gentle stretching moves.
How about some walking?
A good walking technique is key to ensure your back is properly supported. Tighten your stomach muscles to engage your core and support your entire body weight. Spinal alignment is vital; try to stand up straight and keep your chin parallel to the ground. Let your arms swing naturally and roll through your foot from heel to toe.
As you move your body weight from heel to toe try and make a slight rolling motion inwards. This will help you when you push off with your foot and will give you a faster stride. Speed walking can burn as many calories as jogging especially if your posture is correct. Try and hold your ribcage up and your tummy muscles in.
It’s also a good idea to shorten your strides; this will reduce the strain on your knees, calves and shins. Make sure you get the right technique as you start off so that bad habits don’t develop! Getting the right footwear is key to ensuring you establish a good walking method. When buying shoes you’re going to walk in make sure you go at the end of the day as your feet will be a little swollen meaning you’ll purchase the right size. It’s important that your toes have room to move and that your heel doesn’t slip. This will give you ample support both in your ankle and further up in your lower back.
The clinic received the PPQM (Patient Participation Quality Mark) awarded by the Royal College of Chiropractors at the AGM last month and Alex went to London to collect the award: The Royal College of Chiropractors believes that chiropractic services should be centred on the users of those services. The College supports the delivery of services that are flexible and responsive to the needs of patients, acknowledging them as partners in their own care. This is a team effort for us all to provide this service, so well done to the team for obtaining the award for the fourth time spanning a consecutive 12 year period.
Diary Notes: 25th Birthday news: 12 weeks to go: Saturday 28th April 2018 from10am-1pm. We will be raising money for a defibrillator for the outside of the clinic, to be placed we hope on Queens Road for the community to use. We will be raising funds by asking local businesses for a prize donation that we can use for the prize draw. Entry will be by pre-purchase ticket only and the party will include something for everyone to enjoy. Look out for more details in next months newsletter.
The body is fantastic at compensating for problems and you must have heard your Chiropractor tell you that the problem is somewhere different to where your pain is! And tightness in your calves can contribute to lower back problems!
Test your calf tightness:
(You will need yourself, your feet, a ruler, and a wall)
Find a wall and place a ruler on the floor, measuring 10cm away from the wall
On the leg being tested put your big toe on the 10cm mark facing the wall
Keeping your heel on the ground (!) try to touch your knee to the wall
Repeat on the other leg
How did you do?
If you failed the test you can simply start stretching out those calves, or ask you Chiropractor (this test will also pick up on ankle joint problems)
Did you know… One of the most common grievances is pain or stiffness around the knees otherwise known as ‘anterior knee pain’.
However… there are plenty of things you can do to minimize discomfort in this region.
Why are we more vulnerable to injury when skiing? “The low temperatures when you’re skiing can mean muscles are stiff, slow to react or suffer from a limited range of movement. If you’re not careful this can mean that even a small fall could result in an injury.
What you can do before you go skiing to prepare yourself:
Regular stretching
Participation in sports that demand quick movement
Cycling and swimming will build up your baseline fitness as well as increasing your cardiovascular strength
The British Chiropractic Association also recommended trampolinig as this work al the ‘skiing’ muscles that you will use during your trip
Try Gluteal exercises
Why? Training your gluteal muscles beforehand can help shift the workload onto neighbouring muscles.
How? Deep squats are an excellent way to do this. Do at least 30 knee bends three or four times a day before you go skiing.
Many people also make the mistake of pushing themselves to the limit as soon as they get onto the slopes, and not giving their body enough time to warm up and adapt to the conditions. It is vital that you always stretch fully before you get out on to the slopes and start off gently rather than heading straight for the black runs. It is also important to round off the day with a few squats and stretches.
Calf Muscles
another common skiing complaint is pain in the calf muscles often caused by overuse and delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The calf complex is made out of two muscles: the gastrocnemius and soleus. Both are important, however, the soleus is crucial for keeping our feet against the ground when we bend our knees. As a result the calf complex is repeatedly stretched and contracted as we use our forefeet to control our speed and direction.
Therefore… Simple exercises such as cycling, spinning or lunges can help strengthen your quads, which in turn helps increase your calf muscle endurance.
Skiing is both a thrilling and strenuous sport