Matthew Bateman, Author at Core Chiropractic Sussex - Central Brighton pain and prevention clinic specialising in Chiropractic and hands on treatment, exercise therapy and patient education. Visit us to help with neck pain, back pain, muscle joint and nerve pain or sports injuries

May 31 0

How to lift properly using the Golfers Lift

Posted by Matthew Bateman

How do you lift properly? This is a common question and the answer is not simply “bend your knees”.

There are many ways to lift properly when you don’t put pressure and strain on your low back. The aim is to keep your back straight, not bend forward and to over arch when your lifting. The golfers lift, as seen here, is used in times when you are picking up a light item with one hand. EG a golf ball, a child’s shoe or your handbag.

By lifting your non-weight bearing leg behind you, you can counter balance the load that you are picking up. This then equally loads the low back as you are lifting.

As you stand up straight, activate your core by keeping your tummy tight, then bring the back leg back into neutral and regain and neutral stance.

Tiger Woods should not be the only one using the golfers lift. Your will find it an easy way to lift light objects whilst protecting your back.

Use the Golfers lift well however if you feel any pain then book in for a free consultation to see one of our Chiropractors

May 11 0

New Waiting Rooms and Treatment Rooms

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Check out the development of the clinic and our new reception area and brand new clinic treatment room.

However wait and see the completion of our exercise therapy room coming soon.

May 11 0

Is lemon water good for you?

Posted by Matthew Bateman

When life gives you lemons……make lemon water in the morning

From a personal standpoint I find it is a fantastic way to re-hydrate first thing in the morning, it eases muscular aches post work out and also improves my cognitive function during the day.

It and has far more health benefits beyond that as well.. take a look

Apr 27 0

Free Chiropractic Consultation

Posted by Matthew Bateman

Come for your FREE CHIROPRACTIC CONSULTATION at Core Chiropractic and have any aches and pains assessed or have a qualified Chiropractor give you a spinal screen.

We treat spinal pain, sports injuries and can also help you with maintaining spinal health

So call us and book in TODAY

Apr 26 0

Development of the clinic

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Here are a few images of how the clinic has developed over the last few weeks before our opening in May 2016

Apr 19 0

Anterior Head Carriage

Posted by Matthew Bateman

Ever notice your head leaning closer to the computer screen, windscreen or looking directly downwards at your phone?

Take a look at what it does to your spine!

Apr 14 0

Sitting is the new SMOKING

Posted by Matthew Bateman

Sitting is the new SMOKING and everybody appears to know they sit too long but don’t know what it does.

Firstly we turn off all our abdominal muscles and core stabilisers. We turn them off and decondition them so that when we need stabilisation to move and lift etc they are not what they should be.

Secondly we hunch forward and create a forward curve in our upper back and neck. We lean our heads towards the computer and put stress on our necks and shoulders.

One more (of many) we reduce the flexibility of our hips putting them in a bent position all day which in turns leans to poor movement in walking and standing upright.

There are many problems which sitting can cause beyond the physical….. and I haven’t even discussed the lack of movement to your heart. However get up and away from your desk every 20-30 minutes and move. Get some water or simply walk as this will improve the stability of you low back and neck.

Lastly check your work station for proper set up and then get you spine checked at Core Chiropractic to assess its health.

Have a great day!

Apr 14 0

Neck Mobilisation video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeKMx3vFrYw

Apr 11 0

Dish of the week

Posted by Matthew Bateman

Nutritious dish of the week. Just bringing to you an new addition to my weekly diet …. the Bolognaise pie…. a cross between good old spag bol and cottage pie. We made it healthy with turkey mince in home made bolognese under sweet potato crust with a smidgen of light cheese on top with a tomato salad….. basically a good substitute for lasagne / spag bol / cottage pie

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