Welcome to the latest news from Wellness Centre Newcastle
In April, we said goodbye to Clinic Assistant Sheena, who retired after 14 years! We had a lovely team get together to wish Sheena farewell and she was overwhelmed with all the lovely gifts and card recieved by patients. We wish Sheena a wonderful happy retirement. You may still see Sheena as she pops into the Centre for her regular massages and adjustments!
What products we love this month… Do you suffer from the dreaded hayfever? A Vogel have created a natural treatment. Pollinosan hayfever tablets are made to an original A.Vogel formula. It contains 7 tropical herbs in varying homeopathic potencies. Pollinosan tablets are non-drowsy so will not affect your ability to drive or use machinery. It can be used to help treat allergies to grass or tree pollen (hayfever), as well as allergies to dust, animals and pets (allergic rhinitis) – both conditions give rise to symptoms such as itching and watery eyes, sneezing, tickly nose or throat and a blocked nose. Pollinosan tablets can be used together with Pollinosan Luffa Nasal Spray. 120 tablets(in stock)£10.50 This hayfever nasal spray cleanses the nasal passages of pollen and other allergens, house or animal dust. It is a medical device in an isotonic solution containing seven tropical herbs. Luffa Nasal Spray works by rinsing and cleansing the nose of hayfever-causing allergens. It also restores fluid and moisture in the nasal passages, making the nose feel soothed and more comfortable. 20ml(in stock)£7.99
What treatments we are experiencing…
Reflexology is a non-intrusive complementary health therapy, based on the theory that different points on the feet correspond with different areas of the body. Usually, after a treatment your tension may be reduced and you might feel relaxed. You might also notice yourself sleeping better and find your mood and sense of wellbeing improving. Reflexology is a therapy which can be received by anyone at any age. Appointments are available with Lucy Lowdon Tuesday - Thursday and are £45 for the 1 hour session. Call us today if you or someone you know will benefit from seeing one of our practitioners.
Who we are saying Hello to… Please welcome to the Team, clinic assistant, Naomi Whittaker. Naomi joined the team in April 2021, following Sheena’s retirement. Naomi has brilliant customer service skills after working in hospitality for years. After daughter Alice was born, Naomi decided on a career change and is now enjoying the world of wellness care. Naomi is looking forward to meeting all of our lovely patients!
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New BCA research shows that 57% of Brits are moving less since lockdown began (Posted on 2nd Dec 2020 by BCA) We have launched new research investigating the impact long-term lockdown
restrictions have had on the nation’s physical wellbeing and routines.
Conducted with OnePoll, the research explored lifestyle habits and routines of 10,000 people across the UK, to better understand the biggest changes to the population’s physical wellbeing as a result of lockdown and the impact continued restrictions may have. The survey-based study revealed that young people have noticed the biggest impact to their physical wellbeing throughout lockdown, with 18-24-year olds experiencing more symptoms of back pain since March than over 55s. With 43% of Brits having worked from home throughout this period, all age groups found exercise the most challenging
routine to stick to, and this is the routine they want to most improve in 2021. Catherine Quinn, President of the British Chiropractic Association, said: “Lockdown has brought unprecedented changes to all our lives – this includes our general lifestyle and day-to-day routines. With the nation in the second round of lockdown and restrictions very likely to continue into 2021, we wanted to understand the impact this period has had on the nation’s physical wellbeing. The results showed that all ages have been impacted, with routines like exercise being unanimously the hardest to stick to. We were surprised to find that 18-24-year olds have been more impacted than other age group, particularly in areas such as frequency of back pain, exercise and sleep quality. Traditionally, back strain or injury most commonly occurs through wear and tear as we age, or injury. What this data suggests, however, is that there’s been a sharp rise in the prevalence of back pain amongst younger people. Key insights from the study include:
Nearly two thirds (57%) of people are spending more time sitting down than before lockdown
Only a third of people have kept to their wellbeing routines during lockdown
Exercise and getting outside each day are the hardest routines to stick to, with 42% of Brits not finding time for these in the week
Men are nearly twice as likely (41%) to stick to new routines than women (23%)
37% of Brits say personal motivation will be the biggest barrier to improving routines, if lockdown continues into 2021
Weather trumps lockdown restrictions – 56% of people think the winter weather will have a bigger impact on routines such as exercise, over increasing lockdown restrictions
Nearly a third of people have experienced poor sleep quality during lockdown
One in four Brits have experienced new symptoms of back, shoulder and neck pain during lockdown
To manage feelings of tension and back pain, 25% of people have purchased self-support tools, but only 15% have consulted their GP or a chiropractor (10%). Nearly half of people haven’t sought any support at all yet (46%)
Looking to 2021, the biggest priority for people’s lifestyle is g
etting into a better exercise routine (47%), followed closely by spending less time sitting and more time outside (42%). Spending more time with family and friends (35%) is an equal priority as having a better sleep routine (35%) and balanced diet (37%)
Nearly 75% of 18-24-year olds are spending more time sat down since lockdown
40% of 18-24 years old are experiencing poor sl
eep quality, worse than any other age group
One in three 18-24-year olds have experienced new symptoms of back, neck or shoulder pain since March and 80% of this group are experiencing them every single week
Only 12% of 18-24-year olds have sought support from their GP, and 7% have consulted a chiropractor
18-24-year olds are more concerned than any other age group about the impact ongoing lockdown restrictions will have on their wellbeing routines
cises you can do at home, visit: https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk/straighten-up-uk/