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So what does a chiropractor do at Christmas? Take a holiday? Relax? I wish! Treating family members complaining of back pain is more likely! I normally leave Leeds and go and visit my family in the Midlands and often my visit is accompanied by \”are you bringing your chiropractic bench with you?” As a chiropractor you get used to […]

Once you are a chiropractor, even on your holidays it is difficult to escape discussions about back pain. People always want to tell you about their experiences of visits to various chiropractors, physiotherapists or osteopaths. Back pain is just one of those common ailments that most people will have experienced. In fact they say […]

What is McKenzie Technique?

Originally developed by Robin McKenzie in New Zealand in the 1950\’s, McKenzie Extensions are great for low back pain caused by lumbar disc problems. They are of interest to me as a chiropractor because low back pain is why most people book an appointment.

For a long […]

As a chiropractor, the majority of my patients in Leeds present to me complaining of low back pain and neck pain but mid back pain (thoracic spine pain to give it the correct terminology) is becoming increasingly common. This is especially true of younger patients in the 20-35 age groups. I am seeing an increasing number of people […]

The College of Chiropractors will soon be given the honour of being named the Royal College of Chiropractors. In doing so, Chiropractors become the first complementary health specialty to be awarded a Royal Charter. It is great news for Chiropractors and the development of the chiropractic profession in general.

Royal […]

When someone has back pain and they visit a chiropractor it\’s probably the question most people want answered. How many sessions = how much £££!

How many treatments will I need?

This depends on a number of factors.

Alison Eaves is a chiropractor in Leeds and has the following […]

I\’m off for an action packed weekend in the Yorkshire Dales and will be careering around Aerial Extreme on Saturday and suddenly thought I must be careful not to injure my back! As a chiropractor the last thing you want is to suffer from back pain : not great for business.

So Alison Eaves, a chiropractor in Leeds has the […]

I\’m a chiropractor in Leeds, West Yorkshire and have already got my pumpkin out on display. Have you?

Whatever you do don\’t just scoop out the fleshy part of the pumpkin and throw it away! Pumpkin flesh and pumpkin seeds contain powerful antioxidants and are reported to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is packed […]

As a chiropractor I am always telling patients to take regular breaks from their working day. Sitting at the desk for too long, sitting in the car to meetings or just your daily commute and then collapsing on the sofa when you get home just stiffens up your body. Get up and walk around the office, do some stretches and take a walk on […]

There is a definite nip in the air and autumn is upon us but as we start to reach for the hat and gloves many people also start reaching for the painkillers for those old familiar \’aches and pains\’. Osteoarthritis is a very common condition affecting 8.5 million people in the UK, making it the most common joint disease. As a […]