Cloverfield Chiropractic Care

06/05/2022

Most people don't really want surgery if there is a more conservative approach. That's where chiropractic shines.

28/02/2022

Did you know that arthritis can affect a person at any age?

Most of us tell ourselves that these aches are only part of the aging process, and we just grin and bear it. But the chronic pain due to arthritis (chronic meaning that it never goes away) can be debilitating if not managed properly.

Arthritis is a disease of the whole body (a systemic disease) that most dramatically affects the joints. The word ARTHRITIS means; inflammation of the joint.

There are many different types of arthritis as there are different factors that can cause inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis in the UK, and around 1 million people consult their GP about it every year. Symptoms may include joint pain, ‘knobbly’ joints, tenderness, stiffness, creaking, locking of the joints, and sometimes local inflammation (swelling and warmth). There can often be something underlying for years before the osteoarthritis presents itself (for example a gait problem, posture at work, an old injury, imbalances, poor nutrition etc), and it is important that this is identified, and wherever possible improved.

How can Chiropractic care help?

During your initial assessment, your chiropractor will perform various tests and ask you questions to assist them in identifying the cause. They will then work together with you to create a treatment plan. Using their hands, your chiropractor will make gentle specific adjustments (specific form of manipulation used by chiropractors) to restore the function of the joints. Restoring or improving joint function can make a big difference to the pain and stiffness.

Adjustments also improve the efficiency of your nervous system which enables your body's natural healing ability to come into play. Your chiropractor will also treat associated painful and tight muscles, tendons, and ligaments using various soft tissue techniques, and use rehabilitation techniques to retrain the receptors that may have been damaged as a result of the dysfunction.

If you are suffering from arthritis and have been told that nothing can be done to relieve your symptoms, please consider seeing a chiropractor – we can help!

15/02/2022

Starting your day off right

When we start our day with a morning meditation or a walk outside communing with nature, we are giving ourselves the best opportunity to be fully aware, fully awake, and fully alive before going ahead with our day. By creating a regular morning practice, we are cultivating peace of mind and happier relationships where we are kinder and less judgmental of ourselves and others. Due to the current fast pace of many people’s lives, our days may include quite a bit of stress and pressure. People assume this kind of stress is simply an unavoidable part of life, but self care through meditation can help enable us to manage our home lives and our work lives more skillfully.

Incorporating self care into your morning is not about trying to build a 3-hour morning routine — it’s about quality, ritual, and the motivation to get started. It's as simple as taking a walk outside or sitting down for some self reflection. Studies show that we are more likely to make health-minded decisions in the morning before we’ve left the house for the day. If you can get up and work out, or make a nice breakfast, adding a 5-minute morning meditation into the mix is a way to shift your focus from physical to mental. You can almost think of meditation as a morning stretch for your brain.

Meditation can be beneficial at any hour of the day, but there are undeniable benefits of a short morning meditation becoming as ingrained in your routine as a cup of coffee. It's easier than you think! There are thousands of mediation videos available to watch online, and a number of meditation apps that can help guide you too.

If you would like to know more please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to hear from you. 🌞

25/01/2022

FIBROMYALGIA

Imagine having to live with fatigue, tendon and joint pain all the time. Imagine your body full of “tender points” on your neck, shoulders, chest, rib cage, lower back, thighs, knees, elbows and buttocks along with increased sensitivity to pain, heat, cold, touch and bright lights. As if the above weren’t bad enough you may have sleeplessness, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, irritable bladder, “brain fog,” depression and/or anxiety.
Sounds terrible, doesn’t it?

That’s what people who suffer from fibromyalgia must endure. Millions of people, the majority being women, suffer from fibromyalgia. No one knows what causes it and why more women than men suffer from it. No one knows why the number of sufferers is growing.

Current research suggests that fibromyalgia is a disorder of the central nervous system. People with fibromyalgia appear to have abnormalities in the chemical compounds (neurotransmitters) that transmit nerve impulses. They also have, on average, four times as much nerve growth factor as people without the disorder. This suggests that fibromyalgia is a problem of central nervous system hypersensitivity. Because chiropractic care is based on the theory that an individual’s health is controlled by the state of his or her central nervous system, chiropractors, who are experts in this area, are especially well suited to help patients reduce their fibromyalgia symptoms.

Because fibromyalgia causes numerous tender points all over the body, many fibromyalgia patients suffer from back pain, neck pain, and leg cramps. In an attempt to solve these problems, many sufferers have looked to chiropractors. Because simple adjustments to the spine can restore the carriage of the whole body, a lot of fibromyalgia patients find that alignments of the spine can significantly reduce pain all over their bodies.

If you know someone who suffers then please pass on this information!

21/12/2021

Happy Holidays!

We are closed from Wednesday the 22nd of December until Monday the 3rd of January. We will reopen on Tuesday the 4th of January.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! 🎄🎅🏻

02/11/2021

It's been such a beautiful autumn! We hope that you are taking some time in between adjustments to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Going for long walks helps you step off the treadmill, slow down the pace of life, and step into a more balanced lifestyle.🌞🌻🍂🍁

🌟 🌷✨❤️🙏💪😊🌟✨ Life's a Dance B. Moss

09/02/2021

THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN

Are you getting enough Vitamin D?

Studies have shown that maintaining healthy levels of vitamin D help your body and immune system work at its best potential.
Vitamin D is commonly known as the “sunshine vitamin” because we get most of our vitamin D from sunlight. Just like flowers in the garden, our bodies convert the rays from the sun into the nutrients that we need to survive.

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But how do we get the sunshine vitamin in the winter? During these long cold days it can be difficult to get the recommended 30-60 minutes of sunlight per week. This is why taking supplements and eating foods that contain vitamin D becomes especially important during the dark winter months.

Here is an article that explains more about vitamin D, how it works in our bodies, and the foods that we can eat to help maintain the optimum level of vitamin D.

Not sure if you’re getting enough vitamin D?

Ask us about our Vitamin D tests! Test results come back quickly, so you won’t have to wait long to find out if you’re getting your daily recommended intake of vitamin D.

Getting enough vitamin D is key for better bone health, weight control, brain function and more. What are the top vitamin D foods?

01/01/2021

25/12/2020

Merry Christmas everyone! We are very grateful for all your continued support throughout the year. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! 🎄🎅🏻

22/12/2020

HOLIDAY HOURS

Wed 23rd Dec to Sun 3rd Jan - CLOSED
Mon 4th Jan - Regular hours resume

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
🎄⭐️❄️⛄️

30/11/2020

Is life getting you bent out of shape?

We're here to support you!

If you want to book an appointment, don't hesitate to contact us.

02891862114
info@cloverfieldchiropractic.co.uk

09/11/2020

Just a friendly reminder that we are still open for business!

If you would like to book an adjustment don't hesitate to contact us 🙂

Cloverfield Chiropractic
02891862114
info@cloverfieldchiropractic.co.uk