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North Wales Chronicle - "The right choice for a healthier you!"

25/3/2012

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It's always exciting to get your name in print so it was great to have had a short article published in the recent edition of the North Wales Chronicle (pages 24 & 25, Thursday March 22nd 2012). It covered a short history of the Llangefni Chiropractic Clinic, how chiropractic treatment can be beneficial for the treatment of back and neck pain and other musculoskeletal problems, and the recent facelift and refurbishment of the premises.

I have to say a BIG thank you to my obliging 'model' patient (and of course the photographer and the Chronicle)!

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MSK247.com - a musculoskeletal forum for chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists

25/3/2012

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From a professional point of view, working up here in Anglesey can be lonely at times. North Wales is a long way from the rest of the UK, and the distances required to travel to professional meetings and conferences can be prohibitive. Not that I'm complaining - I wouldn't swap the beaches, hills and wide-open spaces for anything (particularly after a day on the beach in the glorious sunshine, watching the waves and the seagulls).

However, I am not alone in having this sense of isolation. It is something that I know is felt by many of my chiropractic peers, and colleagues within the other musculoskeletal specialities of osteopathy and physiotherapy, even though that practice in more urban areas. As a social animal, we strive the interaction, validation and acceptance by our fellow humans. Prolonged isolation can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity.

Having identified this requirement for social and professional interaction, we've set up MSK247.com This online professional forum is an unbiased 'virtual' arena where like-minded health care specialists, particularly those that specialise in the  treatment of musculoskeletal problems (i.e. problems with the muscles and joints) can get together and discuss topics of interest. We encourage all topics to be covered - from queries about the management of specific complaints, links to useful websites, to heated rants and rhetorical polemic. Whilst aimed specifically at chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists, the site is open to all with an interest in the musculoskeletal system, or just as a place to post (we have 'off topic' discussions too!). You simply have to register, and start posting!

Hopefully, whilst not fulfilling the real social contact and useful chat over a mug of coffee between patients, it will provide the informal contact that so many of us need. In addition, it should help to unite those of us in practising in the wider musculoskeletal world.


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How does your garden grow?

14/3/2012

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'Spring is sprung, and grass is ris. I wonder where the birdies is?'
Without wanting to tempt fate, perhaps we have turned our back on the winter. The days are getting longer, the heating is turned down and the birds compete for pole position in the garden, full of the joys of spring!


At this time of year, we all start itching to get out in the garden, cut the grass  and tidy up after the dark winter months. Tempting tho' it is to crack on and 'blitz' it, it pays to be cautious and pace yourself. I always see a glut of 'gardener's back' at this time of year; people paying the price for overdoing it.

A few words of warning...
  • Warm up - like any form of exercise, warm up the muscles and joints with some lighter tasks before attempting the heavier jobs.
  • Get down and dirty - rather than bending from the waist, get down on your hands and knees. Use a kneeling cushion (an old bin bag filled with old carrier bags, shredded newspaper or even some lawn-mowings will do) and make sure that you try to keep your back flat, rather than 'sagging' in the middle (this will help to tone up your tummy muscles too!).
  • Pace yourself - vary your activities and take regular breaks to prevent overuse of a particular set of muscles. Try to stop and have a wriggle and a rest every 20-30 minutes - after all, you need to stand back and appreciate your hard work!
  • Share the load - if you've got any heavy jobs to do, get someone to help if possible. It is better to carry half the load twice as often - so don't overfill the bucket or the wheelbarrow! Invest in a smaller, lighter spade and fork so you don't have to do such heavy digging, and try to let the soil dry out a little so it is lighter.
  • 'One man went to mow...' - for the first cut, raise the level of the mower - it will be easier to cut and to push - even if you have to do a second mow a few days later! Wait until the grass has dried out a bit; it will be easier to cut than when it is wet.
  • Happy shoppers - if you're heading to the garden centre, make sure you use a trolley. When purchasing heavy items like cement or gravel, try to buy several smaller bags rather than one big one - they are safer and easier to carry. If possible, get heavy items delivered, and have them unloaded as close to where you need them as possible - this will save you the effort of moving them again!
  • And relax - make sure you have a comfortable garden chair and favourite mug to use in the garden. It is important to allow time to enjoy the fruits of your labour, so sit back, listen to the birds and catch a few freckles in the spring sunshine!

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India

11/3/2012

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We're safely back from India after an absolutely fascinating trip. It is an astounding country; life in all its squalid glory! We travelled from Delhi to Goa; taking in the breathtakingly beautiful Taj Mahal, the majestic palaces and forts of Rajastan, the sights and slums of Mumbai and the white sandy beaches of Goa. It was a constant assault to the senses - bright colourful saris, beeping horns and hubbub of people, the pungent smell of humanity (and sewage!), the feeling of  hot, dry, dusty air and the taste of hot spicy, and delicious, food.

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The people we met really made a lasting impression -  always friendly, cheerful, upbeat and optimistic. Such ebullient 'joie de vivre', despite the obvious extreme poverty and hardship of everyday life.

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We travelled on local transport - rickety buses, sleeper trains, rickshaws, tuk-tuks and camels - and stayed in basic guesthouses, which allowed us to really get a feel for the place. Amazingly, we had no collisions (a few near misses!), so the incessant beeping must  be effective at reminding the wayward cows and pedestrians to get out of the way!

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We tried to eat 'local' food - hot vegetable curries with warm, squidgy 'naan' bread to mop up the sauces - and thankfully managed to avoid the inevitable 'Delhi belly'. It was actually really nutritious - lots of fresh vegetables, water and small quantities of meat or fish - free from all the additives that seem to creep into our processed 'Western' diets.

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We had plenty of time to read and in particular I was very interested in the daily 'Wellness' column in the 'Indian Times'- a short article that was full of useful hints and tips to enable people to optimise their health. I'm sure that if we had a similar column in our daily press, we'd all be much healthier!

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Although we've only been home a few days, it already seems a long time ago. However, at least I was able to have a holiday and make the most of the opportunity that arose when the clinic had to be closed because of the ongoing building work and renovations.  


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