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What does Arif get up to when he’s not treating patients at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend?

Posted on 5th August 20152nd March 2020

Check this video out to see what Arif gets up to as he shares the Indian Ocean with turtles, manta rays, sharks, moray and colourful shoals of fish …

While Arif enjoys time away from Cliffs Chiropractor Southend he is passionate about his work as a chiropractor and delivering outstanding quality of care to his patients.

Arif says “Our patients deserve excellence and I believe every patient should be treated as if they were a member of my own family. To me this means caring for everyone as an individual, always explaining every aspect of their care and giving the best possible treatment all the time.”

Arif is a strong advocate of education. He believes in educating his patients and also in furthering his own education to expand his knowledge. He has furthered his knowledge by taking post-graduate courses in paediatric chiropractic, medical acupuncture, craniopathy and nutrition.

If you are suffering from pain or if you have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.

Achoo! Hay fever bothering you? Try this Herbal remedy suggested by Melanie at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend

Posted on 31st July 20152nd March 2020

Achoo! Hay fever bothering you? Then you are not alone!

Hay fever has become more common worldwide than ever before, particularly among children and young adults. Among all ages, one in five people now gets hay fever. There are many natural remedies but here are my (Melanie’s) top tips.

All of these are best started before symptoms start.

1. Eating local honey has a reputation for desensitising the body to local pollen. Although there is no scientific evidence this works people have sworn by this remedy for many years. Make sure it is local and unprocessed.
2. Make a tea from the following herbs. A small handful steeped in boiling water for a few minutes and sipped regularly will help.
a. Lemon balm, chamomile, nettles or feverfew all have anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties.
b. Elderflower tones the lining of the nose and helps desensitise it to allergens.
3. Take immune stimulants such as Echinacea or Siberian ginseng.
4. Take a supplement of vitamin C with bioflavonoids. These can prevent the formation of histamine. Foods rich in the bioflavonoid quercetin include onions, garlic and cayenne peppers. The recommended dose for vitamin C is 2,000-3,000mg per day in divided doses.
5. Omega 3 fatty acids can ease allergic symptoms. Flaxseed oil and fish oils taken as capsules daily are the best way to ensure an adequate intake.
6. Inhaling peppermint oil may help you breathe more easily.
7. Cutting out cows’ milk products is often helpful. These are mucous forming in the body.
8. Finally here is a simple home remedy for alleviating the symptoms.

Salt Wash
Make a solution by adding half a teaspoon of salt to a quarter litre of warm water. You can also make a herbal tea and add the salt to that. The best ones would be those in point 2 above. Put the solution into an eyedropper or syringe. To use turn your head to one side and lower it over the sink. Keeping your forehead slightly higher than your chin, gently pour the solution into your upper nostril. The solution will drain out of your other nostril. Some of it may run down your throat so don’t breathe whilst you are doing this. This form of irrigation helps flush out pollens and thins the mucous making it easier to expel.

Melanie focuses on taking a holistic approach to all her patients and can combine chiropractic, medical acupuncture and herbalism if patients so wish.

Why not make an appointment with Melanie to find out if she can get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.

It’s not just sunburn that can hurt your back this summer suggests Cliffs Chiropractor Southend

Posted on 6th July 20152nd March 2020

Whilst most people have learnt that slapping on the suntan lotion is a good thing to do before spending time lounging in the sun, most people are unaware of the impact that lying or sitting for long periods can have on their back.

If you’re planning some R&R in the sun this summer, here are our top tips to keep your back safe:

• Take a break from sitting or lying every 20 – 30 minutes. Stand up and move around – include a few simple stretches too.
• If you’re planning on reading on your lounger, put your book/ipad/kindle on the floor and read over the edge of the lounger. Placing a small pillow under your lower abdomen will help you avoid arching your back and neck upwards and causing unnecessary strain. You may want to consider listening to audio books!
• Keep hydrated and drink plenty of water
• If you do decide to get active and play some outdoor games remember to warm up before getting too strenuous!

Why not incorporate a great and simple exercise programme into your daily routine that will improve your posture and help reduce the risk of back pain. The Straighten Up UK programme put together by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) for all ages.

30+ and male – watch your back advises Cliffs Chiropractor Southend

Posted on 3rd July 20152nd March 2020

Consumer research undertaken by the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) earlier this year revealed that many men will start to experience back pain at around 37!

The BCA findings have also found that 82% of men in the UK expressed that they have or have suffered back and neck pain. This number has risen from 75% a year ago.*

Almost half (47%)of men claimed that moving heavy objects is a top trigger for causing back and neck pain, 41% admitted they do nothing to proactively care for their backs.

The impact of back and neck pain

As an experienced team of chiropractors in Southend, we see first-hand the impact that back and neck pain has on our patients’ lives. It can be significant from affecting their ability to work, lifestyle and overall health

How can you protect your back and neck?

We are passionate about helping people be pain free here at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend and we have included basic advice to help you keep your back and neck safe when performing the most common problematic activities.

Lifting & Lowering:
When lifting a heavy object, or even your kids, remember to bend your knees. Avoid bending from your waist as this increases the stress on your lower back.
Putting an object down can often lead to as many problems as lifting. Whenever possible put objects down onto a surface at waist height rather than on the floor.

Carrying:
To reduce the strain on your back and neck keep objects you are carrying as close to your body as possible.

Sitting:
Whether you’re sitting on the sofa watching TV, using your laptop or sitting at your desk, being mindful of the way you’re sitting is really important. Always make sure you are sitting comfortably with good back support at the base of the chair. Check your head position – your head needs to be directly over your body to reduce the strain on your neck and back.

Finally, it is important to keep active. Move around and changing position every 20 to 30 minutes. Taking regular exercise can be beneficial but you want to be mindful of the exercise you are taking and ease yourself in gradually to any new form of activity. Remember that high endurance based activities can put your body under huge amounts of stress.

If you are suffering from back or neck pain or if you have any other concerns please get in touch with us as we offer a lot of help and advice to get you back up and running as soon as possible. You can contact us at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend on 01702 430430.
* Consumer research conducted 07.01.2015 to 20.01.2015 on behalf of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). Sample – 2,127 UK adults of which 908 were men between the ages of 16 and 55+. 2014 figure taken from the BCA’s 2014 consumer research of a sample of 956 men.

We love what we do and the people we serve at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend

Posted on 24th June 20152nd March 2020

The team at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend At Cliffs our team of experienced chiropractors in Southend and all our support staff are ready to serve you, our patients. Our team is dedicated to excellence and constant improvement.

Our patients’ feedback means everything to us …

We love to hear your feedback because it constantly reminds us what a difference we can make to the lives of our patients.

Here are just a few reminders that have been posted on our Facebook page:

Laura Evans — 5 star Brilliant!!!! Without this great team not only would I not be able to do my job but I would not be able to tend to my young family 🙂 they have changed the pained life I lived for many years!!!! Thank you so much. Xx

Raymond Cunningham — 5 star Arif and Paz are the most committed and positive people I have met, it shows in the treatment and care they take with every patient. I cannot thank them enough for the help and care they have given me .

Clare Worsfold — 5 star Arif and his team are amazing and they have truely saved me from a life of misery, when I first found this team (by accident) I had been in constant pain every day for 3 years, and on numerous different horrible pain relief tablets from the hospital, it was seriously affecting mine and my family’s life, within a few months of treatment from Arif and great support from his staff I was so much better and could start getting my life back on track, they are a big part of my life now and I can’t thank them enough

You are the reason we do what we do here at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend.

Digging can be rewarding but … Cliffs Chiropractor Southend offers this warning

Posted on 26th May 20152nd March 2020

It’s that time of year when many of us are turning our attention to digging in the garden! Enzo is no different and it seems his digging has turned up a big juicy bone – he’s one happy dog!

Unfortunately not everyones digging and gardening exploits have such a happy ending!

At this time of year our chiropractors at Cliffs see far too many patients who have ended up doing themselves some damage while gardening. If you’re planning some gardening then here are our five top tips to keep your back safe.

Five top tips for back safe gardening from Cliffs Chiropractor Southend

1. Wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing to avoid constricting your movement.

2. Warm up by starting off with the lighter jobs. This will lessen the chance of muscle strain – remember gardening is just like taking any other form of exercise!

3. When pruning get as close as possibe to the plant you are pruning to avoid overstretching. Long handled secateurs are a great investment to avoid overreaching and overstretching.

4. Using a ladder or steps? Always face the ladder and keep your shoulders, hips and knees pointing in the same direction when using it. Always avoid leaning or reaching when on the ladder by moving it regularly to be as close to where you are working as possible. Always remember to firmly and safely plant the ladder in position before climbing it. Even better, have someone else on hand to hold it securely in place.

5. Take regular breaks every 20 – 30 minutes and avoid spending any more than this time on one activity.

If you do find you have over done it in the garden then don’t hesitate to contact us and let our experienced team of chiropractors at Cliffs in Southend help sort you out.

Spring is in the air – Cliffs Chiropractor Southend shares these tips on how to stay safe in the garden

Posted on 13th March 20152nd March 2020

Within the last week we have started to notice that spring is definitely in the air. After a long, wet winter lots of you will be eager to get out into the fresh air and do some long awaited gardening.

Even though gardening is fun it can put quite a strain on your back, especially when you’re digging and weeding. Being a leading chiropractor Southend we would like to share these tips and advice on how to keep your back safe whilst gardening this spring.

Try to wear loose clothing that won’t restrict your movements
If using a ladder, make sure it is planted safely in the ground and if possible make sure there is someone near by to keep and eye on things
Make sure you take a break every 20-30 minutes, a good excuse to have a cup of tea!
Invest in some long handled secateurs so you don’t hurt yourself trying to get to hard to reach places
When buying heavy things like compost or gravel, ask a member of staff to help you lift it into your car

If you follow these tips you are sure to have an enjoyable time in the garden this spring.

Stay healthy and be sugar free – Cliffs Chiropractor Southend shares these tips

Posted on 12th March 20152nd March 2020

Recent studies have found that sugar is playing a massive part in the UK’s obesity problems. Sugar has lots of calories and has no nutritional value at all. With many of us consuming an alarming amount of it everyday, most of us don’t realise it’s hidden in many foods.

Consuming too much sugar can cause obesity and leads to many health problems such as diabetes and liver damage. Sugar can also affect your sleep, age your skin prematurely and affect your heart.

As lots of us are leading busy lives we end up eating processed foods and drink, as they are quick and simple to make. Here at our Chiropractor Southend we would like to share these tips on how to start eating a sugar free diet.

Always check the label on foods. You should be looking for foods that have less than 5g per 100g of sugar. Also watch out for the words fructose, lactose and sucrose as they are all forms of sugar
Stop adding sugar to tea, coffee, and cereals. You can get plenty of healthy sugars from fruit and complex carbohydrates such as wholegrain pasta
Try to get as much exercise as you can, this will help burn off the sugar that you have consumed. 30 minutes is the recommended daily amount
Try to ditch processed and pre-packaged foods. Even lots of shop pasta sauces contain up to eight teaspoons of sugar. Make your own, it is healthier and quick and easy to do

If you follow these tips, you could be on your way to a healthier, sugar free diet in no time!

Helping to look after mothers this Mothers Day – Cliffs Chiropractor Southend shares these posture tips when looking after young children

Posted on 11th March 20152nd March 2020

At our Chiropractor Southend we know just how hard Mothers work, especially when trying to juggle work and looking after young children.

Picking up children and even playing with them, can cause quite a strain to your back. A recent study found that 61% of parents suffer from back pain with over 40% saying that it prevents them from playing with their child.

With Mothers Day just around the corner, here at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend we would like to give the gift of some posture tips and advice to all you mothers out there.

When carrying your baby try to hold them as close as possible which helps your centre of gravity. Carriers or slings are a fantastic option
As your child gets older and grows, try to encourage them to do as much as possible for themselves as picking up a heavy child can be very difficult
When buying pushchairs look at ones that have adjustable height settings so it can be moved to suit your own height. When pushing a pram you should be able to walk upright with your spine straight
If you are playing with your child, get down to the child’s level instead of bending over
Try to avoid long periods of kneeling as this puts a lot of pressure on the knees
When picking up toys try to remember to bend your knees. Observe your child as young children often use the natural squatting position to pick things up

We hope that these tips will help and that you have quality back pain free – time with your children. Happy Mothers Day!

Awful back pain? Cliffs Chiropractor gives the option of emergency appointments

Posted on 6th March 20152nd March 2020

Here at our Chiropractor Southend our main aim is to take care of our patients. We give you a wide range of treatment options in reducing pain, staying healthy and maximizing recovery. We are also proud of the fact that we give you the option of making an emergency appointment.

We can normally offer you an appointment within 48 hours, with early morning and evening appointments available. However, we do try to see emergencies the same day.

If the clinic is closed you can call 01702 430430 to obtain our out of hours telephone number.

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