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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.

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.

We are in the middle of holiday season. Many of us have already been on holiday and many of us will be heading off shortly. Whether you are going for a week or 2 in the sun, an active holiday in a country park, a “staycation” or just taking time off work we need to look after ourselves. As a leading chiropractor in Southend I come across a lot of patients who experience back issues after time off work and I feel it is my duty to offer advice to you.

Whatever the type of holiday I as a busy chiropractor in Southend have seen it all and I often advise my patients to keep their back and body safe by:

• Avoiding stiffness

You should aim to keep your body moving even if you are confined to a plane, bus or car. Do a series of shoulder shrugs, buttock clenches, and foot circles at regular intervals to keep your body a bit loose.

• Keeping hydrated

Dehydration won’t necessarily lead to back pain and bodily injuries but the effects of dehydration might. Avoid lethargic feelings and headaches by drinking plenty of water and juice. It really does make a significant difference.

• Get moving as soon as you’ve finished travelling (by car, bus, train, or plane)

This is a simple piece of advice. As soon as you have finished travelling or even painting, get moving. Just move around and limber up, it will help.

• Take regular breaks (if you’re driving or sat on the couch)

Sometimes you can control your scenario on your holiday. If for example you are driving or just sat at home or on the beach relaxing you have all the control. Make sure you use this wisely and get moving around every now and then. Try and avoid being sat in the same position for longer than 40 minutes.

• Avoid putting your body into awkward positions

Another simple piece of advice I give as a busy chiropractor in Southend is to avoid putting your body into awkward positions. It may sound obvious but you would be surprised how many people do it. Just keep an eye on how you are sat down or lying down.

• Make your luggage easy to find

Don’t mess around with lifting other people’s luggage out the way to find yours at the airport, bus station or on the train. Make sure you know where your luggage is and don’t hurt yourself moving other people’s heavy bags out of the way.

If you have concerns over any injury 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. Contact us on 01702 430430 or email us at info@CliffsChiro.co.uk to get in touch.

Everyone loves a bit of feedback and especially positive feedback. Here at Cliffs Chiropractors Southend we particularly enjoy receiving it.

We strive to provide an excellent service to our patients and will always look to do the best we can. At Cliffs Chiropractor Southend we believe our professionalism, hard work and expertise combines to provide not only excellent customer service but satisfactory results.

It turns out we are not the only ones who are happy with our service;

Raymond Cunningham

Many thanks 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… Great treatment with a smile, superb service, can’t fault it…..

Laura Evans

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

Being a leading chiropractor provider in Southend we are happy to help you with any issues you may be having. If you have any back pains or injuries and aches please contact us on 01702 430430 or email us at info@CliffsChiro.co.uk