Westhill Chiropractic

18/05/2025

It's going to be a hot weekend! ☀️🔥

Did you know that one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your chances of developing melanoma later in life?

We ALL need to take care of our skin but it's especially important to avoid burning in childhood.

Protecting children from burning is the best way we can reduce their chances of developing melanoma in the future. Ideally, babies and young children should stay in the shade, and wear loose, cool clothing when it is hot.⛱️

Learn how to keep you & your family sun safe this weekend 👉 https://buff.ly/d3Lcxdt

20/01/2025

Are you a keen cyclist? Take on one of many cycling challenge events taking place in 2025 and raise funds for NASS!

If you feel up for taking on a challenge this year, sign up to a cycling event of your choice to help provide support to people living with axial SpA: https://buff.ly/4g1p6sr

Getting started is easy:

📝 Register your interest
⌨️ The NASS Fundraising Team will get in touch
🌐 Create your fundraising page
🦺 Receive a special NASS cycling vest
🚴‍♀️ Get ready for the challenge!

We will support you on your fundraising journey and the amazing NASS community will be your biggest cheerleaders!

#2025

09/12/2024

In need of a little bit of helpful information on axial SpA? Check out our range of guidebooks which you can download.

https://buff.ly/3CUtzPx

If you live in the UK and would rather receive a copy in the post, please email sally@nass.co.uk. We can post out the Living Well, Flares, Fatigue and Biologics guides for you.

15/05/2024

We are NASS, the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society. We transform the diagnosis, treatment and care of people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA).
Axial SpA works silently. We don't.

29/02/2024

Melissa has a problem with waking in the night and wants your tips. She says...

'Every night I wake up around 3 or 4am stiff and in pain and need to stretch. Then I can'rt get back to sleep! I've talked to my GP and rheumatologist and think my medication is as good as it could be so I'm looking for advice on how you get back to sleep after you've woken up. Or at least not become anxious and stressed about it!

I share a bed with my partner and am very concious about not disturbing him too'

We'd love to hear your views. We do have a video on managing night pain if anyone would find that useful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaK53pA2tjI

08/12/2022

Chiropractors are well placed to offer support and advice on losing weight and getting into regular exercise.

Learn more in the new RCC public health support pack to help chiropractors address obesity -> https://bit.ly/RCC-Obesity-Pack-2022

08/12/2022

Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated, but some are more serious.

Visit the NHS website to learn more about symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical help and what to do in an emergency: nhs.uk/strep-a

16/11/2022

Some great advice to look after your feet this winter

CHILBLAINS

Now the colder weather is creeping in can start to become a problem for many of us, especially people with poor circulation to their feet. Anyone can get chilblains, with 1 in 10 people being affected during their life!!

🦶There are a few things you can do to prevent them🦶

❄️Make sure to wear warm socks and waterproof shoes when outside .

❄️If your feet do get wet make sure to change your socks as soon as possible.

❄️Avoid putting your feet against a radiator or using hot water bottles when warming up after coming in from the cold

❄️Making sure you wear correct fitting footwear and circulation is not restricted helps.

25/10/2022

Thanks BackSpace Chiropractic Fitness for providing a clear and fantastic video demonstrating how to mobilise the upper back.

Almost everybody could benefit from this, especially people who spend a long time sat at a desk

[BACKSPACE] shared a post on Instagram: "Thread-the-Needle 🪡 Your step-by-step guide with Owain! Thread-the-Needle is a restorative pose that can help stretch your shoulders, neck, and back while increasing mobility in the spine. It is useful for those who experience tightness in their upper back...

15/07/2022

Keep safe in the sun 🌞

As the hot weather continues, it's worth checking to see if your bottle of sunscreen is still effective.

The longer a bottle of sunscreen is open, the less effective it is at protecting you. If you’re using the same sunscreen from last summer, check that it hasn’t expired.

17/06/2022

16/06/2022

How do you find the warmer weather? 😎

The weather is getting very hot this week and it affects everyone differently. Scientists have found the climate can be both beneficial and less so on different types arthritis. Whatever your condition, we’ve some steps to help you stay comfortable as the summer approaches - such as keeping hydrated and protecting yourself from the sun if you're on certain treatments. Read more: https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/may/managing-your-arthritis-in-warmer-weather/