Covid-19

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We have been working hard during lockdown to review how we work and are pleased to say that we are now fully open. Although, we will still not be able to see you if you have any Covid 19 symptoms, we have taken many steps to safely re-open our clinic. Safety and Hygiene You will… Read more »

Amethyst Chiropractic Clinic patient privacy statement

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The Amethyst Chiropractic  Clinic is aware of its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy notice describes, in line with GDPR, how we collect and use personal data about you during and after your time as a patient of… Read more »

Cookie Policy

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We may gather information about your visits to this site including your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit and number of page views. This information is anonymous (it will not identify you personally) and is used to improve the website’s usability and the service we provide to you. We use… Read more »

Is Bedtime a pain in the Neck?

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Is bedtime a pain in the neck? Research shows people don’t make the link between back pain suffered at night and their beds. New research from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and Sealy beds reveals that neck or back pain has prevented nearly half (48%) of people from sleeping. The research indicates that people are not making… Read more »

Get your power back!

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Getting Your Physical and Mental Power Back Did you know that your nervous system controls every cell, tissue, organ and part of your whole body? When our nervous system is working at its best we are both physically and mentally well. However, when  our nervous system is interfered with and we get nervous system interference,… Read more »

Top Tips for a Healthy Back

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It is very important to exercise regularly.  Little and often is better than sudden bursts of activity.  Regular use of light weights as well as cardio exercise 3-4 times per week is ideal.  Strong core muscles (abdominal muscles) help to stabilise the back.  Watch your posture.  Try not to slump, shoulders should be down and… Read more »

Avoid Backpain when gardening.

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As the weather improves, and we start to spend more time in the garden, it is easy to overdo things and end up in pain. Gardening is a very physical activity and like any exercise it is important to warm up first with lighter jobs, to avoid muscle strain. It is useful to keep a… Read more »

Headaches arising from the neck and Migraine prevention

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Headaches and Migraines Blog

Most people have suffered from headaches at some point in their life and they usually do not cause a problem, but if you are having more frequent or severe headaches then chiropractic care may be appropriate for you. Headaches are often caused by tight knots called trigger points which can form in the muscles around… Read more »

Arthritis

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Arthritic Joint Blog

Arthritis is an overall term for a group of conditions that can cause pain, inflammation and stiffness in and around the joints – and often reduced mobility. Osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting 8.5 million people in the UK. In fact, according to Arthritis Care, 5.4 million women in the UK suffer from osteoarthritis –… Read more »