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The British Chiropractic Sports Council: Chiropractors have been involved in the treatment of sports people and sports-related injuries from the very beginning of the profession. As a discipline that deals with functional disorders of the joints, it is eminently suited to being included as part of the medical back-up team of any sport.
Until recently, chiropractors tended to work on their own, making contacts and working with individuals or sporting bodies on their own initiative without reference to anyone else in the profession. It was seen that this was not the way that would give the most benefit to those who are involved in sport at whatever level. The British Chiropractic Sports Council (BCSC) was founded by the necessary enthusiastic bunch who gave willingly of their time and efforts.
International recognition: We were given support and encouragement in this by our international colleagues in the Fédèration Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) who are based in Lausanne and are recognised by the World Health Organisation and the International Olympic Committee. They are currently in negotiation with the IOC concerning the inclusion of chiropractors in the base medical facilities for future Olympic Games. The US, Canada and New Zealand have included chiropractors in their teams for many years and many top athletes can attest to their skills. Chiropractors are working in the Polyclinic at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Prevent injury & optimise performance: The BCSC is not just concerned with the treatment of sports-related injuries but in how to prevent them in the first place and how to help optimise performance. It is possible that a person can have a mechanical dysfunction without being aware of any clinical symptoms. If that is the case then not only will they be prone to injury when applying that extra bit of effort but as they are not functioning correctly then they cannot perform to their maximum capability. Brendan Foster tells us that “when athletes are competing at a high level the care of a chiropractor is key to their preparation before an event,” and Steve Cram says “chiropractic is a fast and effective way of treating and preventing injuries. I constantly recommend chiropractic to athletes…”
Treatment in the field: The BCSC is an organisation of practically minded chiropractors who have an interest in working “in the field.”
Source: The British Chiropractic Sports Council Website www.chirosport.org
Kate West – Our New Sports Massage Therapist!
A big welcome to Kate West – our new Sports Massage Therapist – who is joining the team here at the Longlevens Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic! Massage Therapy has gone from strength to strength thanks to the expert skills of Tracey Morris who has achieved outstanding results for patients and now Kate is joining to help us to cope with the demand that we have for massage therapy, particulary sports massage. We will update our website with further details about Kate as soon as we can, but in the meantime, take advantage of our free 20 minute taster sessions with either Kate or Tracey to find out how sports massage feels, what a difference it makes and how it could help you. Call now on 01452 309372 or email using to contact us section of the website or via contact@longlevenschiro.com.
Run For Sofia
Patient Stuart Calder is running the Bristol Marathon for a cause that we at the Longlevens Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic hold very dear to our hearts. His daughter Sofia was born with the same congenital heart defect that Simon and Leah’s son was born with and has received the same life saving heart surgery that he did from the Bristol Children’s Hospital. It is wonderful to hear that Stuart’s baby daughter is doing very well, and it is fabulous to see someone stand up for what they believe in and go out of their way to raise much needed funds for such a brilliant and well deserving cause. Superb effort Stuart, well done. Please sponsor Stuart and show your support for the life saving work of the Bristol Children’s Hospital at www.justgiving.com/clancalder.
Thank you.
New Associate Chiropractor
We are very excited to be able to introduce you to our new team member, Associate Chiropractor Danny Adams, who is a graduate of the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic! Danny specialises in sports injuries, neck pain and back pain and has a keen interest in football injuries. A sportsman himself, Danny has played academy level football with a professional team. He has an active interest in football and also in golf, fishing and surfing.
Danny Adams is a professional and caring chiropractor whose excellent interpersonal and clinical skills will fit in seamlessly with our clinic. Danny shares the values and ethics that Simon has successfully built his practice upon, and we feel confident that he will assist us in continuing to provide the very best of care to patients. To find out more about him, please visit the page of our website entitled “The Team”.
Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2012 from The Longlevens Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic!!
We Wish You A Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!
Hitting the shops?
Make sure that you wear comfortable shoes when pounding the pavements and try to carry your shopping bags evenly in
each hand. Better still, wear a backpack to distribute the load, or take your purchases back to the car at regular intervals. Ladies, don’t carry extra, unnecessary weight in that enormous handbag! Only carry the essential items that you need for the day ahead and try to use a cross-body bag, as this distributes the weight much more effectively.
Getting online
Abandoning the shops? If you can’t be bothered with the crowds, then do your Christmas shopping online. However, make
sure that you are sitting comfortably when sat using the computer. Try to have your feet flat on the floor, your bottom at the back of your seat, your shoulder-blades touching the seat back, arms relaxed with the elbows at desk level and your spine supported. Take regular breaks; never sit at the computer for more than 40 minutes without a break, less if possible.
Party time!
This is the time that the Christmas party season starts. Save your killer heels for the parties and spare your feet
and spine the rest of the time by favouring ‘flatties’. When wearing your party shoes try to remember your posture – keep your knees ‘soft’ and try to keep your ear, shoulder, hip and knee aligned with your tummy muscles gently contracted to support your low
back. Take a pair of ballet pumps with you for your walk home, or when your party feet get too tired.
Treat yourself this Christmas
This Christmas, take a few minutes every day to think about yourself. The British Chiropractic Association has devised
Straighten Up UK – a set of simple exercises and stretches that improve your posture. Try to do the routine every day to improve your flexibility, ease
your aches and pains and get yourself set for a happy, healthy Christmas!
Source: British Chiropractic Association
MASSAGE GIFT VOUCHERS £35
MASSAGE GIFT VOUCHERS £35! A perfect gift idea available here at the clinic! From relaxing massage to intensive sports massage, massage therapy produces a whole heap of benefits from relaxation and wellbeing through to injury prevention and treatment. Gift vouchers are £35 and you can buy them from us by popping into the clinic or by phoning 01452309372.
Safely Does It In the Kitchen – Latest Post From the British Chiropractic Association
In the exciting build up to Christmas, lots of us will be spending more time than usual in the kitchen! If this sounds like you then take a look at this recent BCA article:
It’s the heart of every home, but have you considered the potential for damaging your back in the kitchen? Bending and stretching from cupboard to cupboard, lifting utensils and heavy equipment, standing for sustained periods of time preparing food and even washing the dishes – the tasks we undertake daily could be putting us at risk of back pain if attempted with the wrong posture.
Tim Hutchful, British Chiropractic Association (BCA) chiropractor, comments: “It is surprising how much time we spend in the kitchen doing physically arduous tasks that put pressure on our joints and muscles. Even making small changes to your usual routine and thinking more about the movements you make could have a significant difference on your body, leaving you fit, healthy and comfortable enough to enjoy the best part of your kitchen – eating the food you have prepared.”
Make your way safely around the kitchen and maintain optimum posture with the following advice from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA):
Unloading the shopping
· Make the most of home deliveries – they will come to you and save you the stress and strain!
· A weight held at arm’s length can have the effect of being up to five times heavier. Always carry heavy tins or boxes close to the body. Don’t lift and twist when putting the shopping away and be sure to face the direction of the cupboard or fridge
· Store frequently used items between elbow and shoulder height to avoid regularly over stretching your back. Pull-out storage cupboards lessen the need to stretch or strain even more
Cooking up a storm
· When preparing food, make sure the counter top is the correct level for your height. You want to avoid stooping if it is too low or reaching up if it is too high. Preparing food on a deep wooden chopping board can help achieve the correct level
· Lifting heavy pots, pans or utensils can strain your back muscles. Always face the direction in which you want to carry the weight, lift using a relaxed, straight back, make sure your legs are at least hips’ width apart and lift with bent knees
· When reaching into cupboards for ingredients, avoid bending from the waist as it will increase stress on your lower back. Never keep the knees straight, as this could lead to over-stretching and cause damage to your back
Doing the dishes
· Standing up straight whilst washing the dishes, rather than slumped over the sink, could make all the difference to back pain. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and don’t over stretch. If you need to, rest one foot on a stool to make sure you are comfortably positioned over the sink. Raise the washing-up bowl by placing a second upturned washing up bowl underneath it
· Got a dishwasher? Remember to bend your knees and keep your back straight when loading and unloading the lower shelf
http://www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk/safely-does-it-around-the-kitchen-90-news.aspx
Improve Your Sleep With Our Fully Adjustable Pillow!
The new Complete Sleeprrr Fully Adjustable Orthopaedic Pillow is getting fabulous feedback from patients!
It has removable inserts so that you can adjust it’s shape and height depending on your postural needs and it has “noodles” for you to adjust it’s softness too.
If you haven’t yet found a pillow that you’re happy with then try for yourself and experience a much more comfortable and improved nights’ sleep!