Author archive: amyhookem

Health care
Dry Needling
June 5, 2018
0
Dry needling is now a part of the service at Taylor-Watson Chiropractic. This is the use of acupuncture needles inserted into tight and painful muscles. It’s usually less painful than deep tissue massage and not as scary as it sounds. This would only be done if appropriate and if the patient is happy (as with […]
Health care
Why is posture important?
December 18, 2017
0
We all know about posture, and have been told to sit or stand up straighter once or twice in our lives. But why is it so important? Well….if you have ever suffered from neck pain, back pain or headaches, then you might want to check your posture. This is very common amongst desk workers, and […]
Low Back Pain
What is sciatica?
June 15, 2016
0
What is sciatica? As a chiropractor, I have been asked this question a lot. And the answer isn’t quite a s simple as people expect…. Sciatica has become a bit of an umbrella term used to describe leg pain which originates from the lower back. Most people assume that pain travelling down their leg must […]
Sports Injuries
Barefoot Running and Me
November 16, 2015
0
I have been looking forward to writing this post for a while, as running is something I’m passionate about and I’d like to keep doing it as long as possible. If you’re wondering what barefoot running is, it’s a type of trainer which provides zero shock absorption and therefore encourage the wearer to run as they would […]
Health care
What about Chiropractic for Arthritis?
September 28, 2015
0
 Feeling the cold already?   Winter is fast approaching and as the air pressure drops, you may be feeling more aches and pains than you did in the summer, especially if you suffer from arthritis. You may think there is nothing that can be done about this, but you would be wrong! Although the bony […]
Health care
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
August 26, 2015
0
Research has shown that certain foods can trigger the inflammatory process and others help to reduce it, giving us the power to improve our general health and reduce pain without taking pills. Following the anti-inflammatory diet would benefit everyone, but especially those suffering with inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis). Foods to eat plenty of: Oily fish – […]
Sports Injuries
Not just ‘crackers’ -active release and more
August 10, 2015
0
  When people think of chiropractic, they often think of ‘cracking’ bones. However, we spend a lot of time working on tight or damaged muscles too. In order to treat the problem as a whole, we usually need to do some kind of muscle or ‘soft tissue’ release techniques. This means we are proficient at […]
Low Back Pain
Lower back pain relief at home
June 18, 2015
0
I’m always trying to encourage my patients to help themselves when it comes to their back problems. The more you help yourself, the less you need to come see me! So here are some tips for lower back pain relief at home (and yes they work, I sometimes even do them myself!): Exercise We all […]
Low Back Pain
Are your shoes causing lower back pain?
February 16, 2015
0
This is one for the ladies! Are your shoes causing lower back pain? If you regularly wear high heels and suffer with low back pain, then take note. High heeled shoes alter our posture by shifting our centre of gravity and put more strain onto the lower spinal joints and muscles. You might notice your back hurts […]