Useful Information Sleep and the CityNeed more beauty sleep? Ingvild Naestvold, Chiropractor at London Wellness, reveals how what you sleep on, can have a massive impact on your slumber. Why visit a chiropractor?London Wellness Centre chiropractor Joanna Lowry-Corry highlights some tell-tale signs that you may need to visit a chiropractor. See a chiropractor with no referralMany people think they need to see their doctor before they see a chiropractor, not realising that they can simply book and pay privately. At London Wellness Centres, we never treat a patient without conducting our own full diagnostic consultation so we become familiar with your body, your health and your fitness first to ensure you are in safe hands when treated. Joints: Are my bones cracking?When patients come for chiropractic treatment they often ask us if we are cracking their bones. How to avoid back pain when flyingAnyone who is a frequent flyer will be quick to tell you that long-haul flights don’t do anything to help aches and pains, in fact they can aggravate them considerably. Cold vs PainNow that the mercury has nosedived, have you noticed your aches and pain getting worse? You’re not alone. Here are 4 simple tips to help ease your musculoskeletal pain during the autumn & winter months. The 9-5 guide to back careAround four out of every five adults will experience back pain during their lifetime. But how can we prevent problems, and retain healthy backs in our hectic lives? Did you know there is a chiropractor open on weekends nearby?If you need a back pain clinic, London Wellness Centre’s two London-based clinics are open at weekends, helping to ease the pain of a busy lifestyle. Conveniently located in Canary Wharf and London Bridge, we also have late-night appointments available for shift workers, office workers, busy mums and dads, or anyone feeling the strain of their sedentary day or for professionals such as teachers who can’t get out during the working day. Don’t overdo the DIY!Are you thinking about doing some DIY this coming weekend? Whether you’re planning on a spot of re-painting, or doing slightly more laborious work, here’s why you should take care whilst doing DIY. Joint support during the summer monthsAlthough the UK is not renowned for its long, sweltering summers, when we do get sunshine, we Brits make the most of the longer days and warmer temperatures. Is sitting the new smoking?Doctor of Chiropractic, Ingvild Næstvold gives us an insight into how sitting all day can be detrimental to your health. How tight are your hip flexorsYour hip flexors are an important muscle group. If they are tight – and therefore not moving to their full ability – your spine can become more unstable. The pressure is then added to your lower back as your muscles try to realign your spine. Back to SchoolCould your child be suffering from back pain? Chiropractor Ingvild Naestvold reveals how your kids could be heading towards a back issues. What’s the difference between migraines and headaches, and how can you treat them?Most people experience headaches sporadically through their lives and are not too adversely affected by them. However, there is a severe type of headache called a migraine that can keep returning and be incredibly debilitating. Are you too supple?The words ‘supple’, ‘flexible’ or ‘bendy’ are synonymous in the health and fitness industry these days. If you happen to be one of the above, many believe this to be a good thing when it comes to exercise. Is it? How to avoid back pain as a new mum.We’ve asked Ingvild Naestvold, Chiropractor at London Wellness to give hints and tips on how to support your lower back after birth.