Top 5 Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Busy Professionals in Stow-on-the-Wold

Introduction:

Are you a busy professional in Stow-on-the-Wold struggling with back pain, poor posture, or work-related stress? Many professionals today face these issues due to long hours at desks and high-pressure schedules. Chiropractic care offers a natural and effective solution to enhance your well-being and productivity. Here are the top five benefits tailored for busy individuals like you.

1. Stress Relief for a Better Work-Life Balance

Chiropractic care reduces physical tension in the spine and muscles, helping your body better manage stress. Regular adjustments align your nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress hormones.

Pro Tip: Schedule an appointment after a busy workweek to reset your body for optimal performance.

2. Improved Posture for Desk Workers

Long hours hunched over desks can wreak havoc on your posture. Chiropractors identify and correct spinal misalignments, improving your posture over time. Better posture not only reduces discomfort but also boosts confidence and energy levels.

Local Tip: Visit our Stow-on-the-Wold clinic for personalised ergonomic tips to complement your health.

3. Enhanced Productivity and Focus

Chiropractic care improves blood flow and nerve function, which can boost mental clarity and focus. With fewer distractions from pain or stiffness, you’ll be more productive at work and better equipped to handle complex tasks.

Case Study: A local accountant reported 20% fewer sick days and improved focus after six months of chiropractic care.

4. Pain Reduction Without Medication

Many professionals rely on painkillers to cope with chronic back or neck pain. Chiropractic adjustments offer a drug-free alternative to relieve pain by targeting the root cause—misalignment or tension in the musculoskeletal system.

Patient Review: “After just three sessions, my lower back pain disappeared. I feel energized and focused!” – Sarah, Stow-on-the-Wold.

5. Preventative Health Care to Avoid Burnout

Chiropractic care isn’t just reactive; it’s preventative. Regular adjustments help maintain your body’s alignment, reducing your risk of developing chronic conditions like sciatica or joint pain. This proactive approach supports your long-term health and resilience.

Schedule Suggestion: Book monthly wellness appointments to stay ahead of potential issues.

Invest in Your Health Today

Your health is your most valuable asset. Chiropractic care offers a convenient and effective way for busy professionals in Stow-on-the-Wold to manage stress, reduce pain, and enhance productivity.

Ready to prioritise your health?

Book your consultation with The Stow Chiropractor today and experience the difference chiropractic care can make in your life.

Tune your Immune System...

The immune system…. Can we influence it?

Our body… what an amazing piece of machinery it is, it has lots of systems and mechanisms that need to work cohesively in order for us to survive!  Many of you will be aware (particularly since this is a really hot topic currently!) of an important system the body possesses, the immune system. 

So, what is it made up of?

The immune system comprises of organs, cells, tissues and proteins.  A combined effort of all these components help to ward off foreign bodies such as bacteria and viruses that cause infection and disease. 

As we go through life, picking up germs, bacteria and certain pathogens along the way, the body has a way of remembering what it has seen, therefore, creating immunity, a bit like building a small army. 

What can you do to help ourselves and boost our immunity during periods of uncertainty and stress…?

Sleep: 

Getting a good night sleep will help the body recharge! Studies have shown that at least 7 hours of sleep per night will benefit the body, encouraging a restorative and recharge effect!  Struggling to relax….? Consider using breathing techniques such as “Diaphragmatic breathing” (big belly breath in for 5 through the nose and release for 10 seconds out the mouth, nice and steady) In addition to this, good sleep hygiene is essential regardless, putting down digital equipment at least an hour before bed for example. 

Stress
An overburden of stress to the system can decrease the body’s ability to be prepared to ward off illness.  Constant stress initiates the fight or flight mechanism the body possess to protect itself, which, over time will fatigue and lower resilience, therefore, increasing chances of becoming unwell. 

Some things to consider… where possible:

1. Practice self-care: whether that is 10mins in a comfortable quiet spot having some time out to pay attention to the small things, this could be focussing on one sound from a bird in the garden, looking at the steam drifting up from your coffee cup. 

2. Talk! speaking to those close to you of any worries you may be experiencing (problem shared is a problem halved).

3. Fighting those urges to rely on unhealthy options of dealing with stress such as smoking, alcohol and food in high sugar content! (although…small piece of dark chocolate doesn’t hurt in moderation!)

Vitamin C – Try to get plenty of this into your diet through fruit and veg (Oranges and Kiwis are high in Vit C).  Although, these won’t stop you from getting illness’, research shows that it can help boost the immune system!  If you did get a cold, having a balanced diet with vitamins C can help reduce the time in which it takes you to recover!

Did you know… Blueberries are classed as a superfood!  They contain a type of flavonoid called Anthocyanin.  Current research is finding that flavonoids help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and generally good for weight maintenance!  (Taken in moderation of course ;)) An additional bonus here…other helpful aspects of blueberries are the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions they also bring to the table! 

Exercise! 
Get that heart rate up, stretch out and keep moving!  The health benefits from exercise is 10-fold!  Ranging from mental to physical wellbeing!  Get those endorphins circulating and boosting that positivity – it will help to relax you, increase focus on tasks at hand and allow for a more upbeat you!  

Ultimately, make sure you get outside, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine (when she decides to visit, its full of Vitamin D. another essential vitamin the body loves!)

Remember to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and tips and tricks on how to stay healthy! We are here to look after you! 

Keep smiling, keep positive, be awesome! 

Corona Virus 🦠 Update: Keep Calm and carry on, let science lead the way!

As the world is feeling a little chaotic at the moment, we wanted to inform, educate and inspire our community and let you know we are here for support. 

Matthew Scroggs BSc (Hons), MSc (Chiro), MBCA, MRCC, DC
 Clinic Director

First of all...Keep Calm and Carry on!
(Despite all the media hype and panic!)
LEAD WITH SCIENCE 👨‍🔬 👩‍🔬

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We are open and busy as usual⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The 'Corona' word...🙈

Here at TWC we wanted to reassure every patient in our community that we are taking all necessary precautions in accordance with Public Health England. 👩🏼‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

➡️All areas are being sanitised with anti-viral , our cleaning team are performing deep cleans regularly, hand sanitiser is being employed by all and gloves are available. No hazmat suits and gas masks though! 🧼 🧽

➡️We all need to take responsible action to prevent the spread of C-19 and so if you are displaying any specific coronavirus symptoms,  ☎️ please call us to reschedule and follow advice to look after yourselves. ☎️

➡️By taking a few sensible precautions and working together (what a community we have!) we can reduce the effects of of the infection and reduce the disruption to daily life! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

To reassure you: (see photos below 🤗)

✅ 96.5% of people tested in the UK were NEGATIVE
 

✅ 92% of people who have had the virus have recovered

✅ 93% of people who currently have the virus are in a mild condition (advised to stay at home, relax!)
 

➡️Remember, our elderly with underlying health conditions are at the highest risk 👴 👵

Things YOU can do to BOOST you immune system

✅ Stay hydrated - dehydration leads to increased cortisol levels (a stress hormone) and can impact immunity.

✅ Keep moving - this increases your lymphatic function and clears out bugs from your body. Exercise also decreases stress, thereby helping your immune system. Taking a brisk walk in fresh air and in the sunshine is ideal.

✅ Maintain a healthy diet - lots of vegetables and berry fruits will keep your body supported with essential immune boosting vitamins.

✅ Vitamin C - is a wonderful immune booster (we are well stocked up in the clinic!)

✅ Vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin. Adequate levels of vitamin D3 are highly protective against viral infections.

We are here to support the community-stay tuned for more from The Woodstock Chiropractor

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Ross Kemp on Chiropractic...time for another BAFTA?!

Matt our Clinic Director recently spent the last few days working with several celebrities and a group of elite chiropractors. During this event Matt shared the stage with BAFTA award winning documentary maker Ross Kemp.

Over the years Matt has worked with a variety of professional sports people and celebrities gaining a reputation for providing A-listers with optimum healthcare and performance.

We think Ross Kemp is his favourite though! (Maybe because he used to live in Woodstock…)

New documentary-Ross Kemp on Chiropractic coming soon! (Or a new series of #ultimateforce perhaps?! 🤣😂) 

💥“The Woodstock Chiropractor wins national quality award”💥

We are a Multi-Award Winning Chiropractic Clinic!

The Woodstock Chiropractor 👨🏼‍⚕️ 👩🏼‍⚕️ of Oxford Street, Woodstock, has been awarded the Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM) by The Royal College of Chiropractors for a second time! 

The PPQM is awarded 🥇 to a small number of chiropractic clinics that demonstrate  👉🏼excellence 👈🏼in meeting patient expectations in a range of areas. 🙌

The decision to award the PPQM is made by a panel who from the Royal College of Chiropractors.

The award was announced at a ceremony in London by the Chair of the Royal College’s patients committee.

Clinic Director, Matthew Scroggs👨🏼‍⚕️, said

“The award of the Patient Partnership Quality Mark recognises this clinic’s commitment to meeting the expectations our patients have when they visit us for advice and treatment. 

The aim of our clinic team is to continually improve our levels of service and clinical care. Our latest award encourages us that we are achieving this!”

🍑 How your buttocks can help your back pain 🍑

Hi 👋 its Hayley here, one of the Chiropractors at The Woodstock Chiropractor 👩🏼‍⚕️

The gluteal muscles (your buttocks) have a really important role in looking after the low back.  More often than not, most people have glutes that just aren’t working as well as they should, even top athletes! This inhibition over time can contribute to low back pain.  It can be a real pain in the…well, bottom. And back. 

We have 3 gluteal muscles: 

• Gluteus Maximus has several stability roles: balancing the pelvis on femoral heads (thigh bones) therefore, helping to maintain an upright posture, the attachment through the iliotibial tract (ITB) supports the outside of the knee, and lateral (outward) rotation of thigh when standing assists raising the arch of the foot

• Gluteus Medius is an important muscle in walking, running and single leg weight-bearing because it prevents the opposite side of the pelvis from dropping during these movements. Gluteus medius works to maintain the side of the pelvis that drops therefore, allowing the other limb to swing forward for the next step.

• Gluteus Minimus serves as the primary internal rotator of the hip joint. It helps with abduction (movement away from the body) and medial (inward) rotation of the thigh at the hip. Together with the gluteus medius, it acts to stabilise the hip and pelvis when the opposite leg is raised from the ground.

Perhaps an overlooked but important area for low back pain sufferers, the glutes help to level the pelvis and control every joint that lies below – this includes the ankle and foot!  Therefore, these muscles are essential for the hip, pelvis and low back stability and balance each time your foot strikes the ground. 

Consequently, if the glutes are ⚡️“turned off” ⚡️, off they stop working alongside the core and we start to lose the ability to stabilise efficiently, both when moving and in static positions.  A neutrally braced spine equals an efficient power output and movement, better posture, more mobility, therefore being less prone to pain and injury. 

So why might your glutes be deactivated?  In a world of desk-based jobs and less activity, a big contributor to why glute deactivation is too much sitting 🙄.  The glutes are meant to fire a lot, always working when we are on our feet. So, when we sit, the glutes are completely turned off and sitting for long periods further compresses the glute tissues, which in turn causes tightness around the hips and restricted movement, with this, excessive tone becomes present and gives rise to discomfort and pain. 

The Bottom line…(see what we did there 🙈)

This is rapidly becoming a big problem in society, therefore, if you are experiencing some low back, hip or leg pain, consider how many hours you’re sitting and consider seeing your chiropractor to help address these issues.

Here at the clinic we are a big fan of integrating rehabilitative exercise to treat conditions and prevent further injury. 

One of the clinic favourites for activating our glutes is the Glute Bridge, we aim to do 10 repetitions holding for 10 seconds once a day! Slowly up, slowly down!