A good night’s sleep is as essential as breathing. Without it, we can become irritable, stressed, short-tempered, and depressed. More importantly, our body cannot heal properly if we do not sleep well. Sleep is therapeutic. It assists in the natural repair and recovery of our minds and bodies. A good night’s sleep leaves us feeling […]
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Can a chiropractor improve your swing?
Golf may be the leisurely, thinking man’s sport, but the unilateral movement of the golf swing can be hazardous to a golfer’s health. To hit the ball over a great distance, a golfer must to be able to rotate into and maintain a wide arc through the swing. But can a chiropractor improve your swing? […]
Summer Health: 3 – Pain-Free Holidays
This is our third and final blog post of our ‘Summer Health’ series. You can read the first and second instalments here: Summer Health: 1 – Pain-Free Gardening Summer Health: 2 – Pain-Free Sports & Exercise I love summer holidays as much as the next person, but I do get an influx of patients with […]
Summer Health:2 – Pain-Free Sports & Exercise
My three-part series on summer health will help you take the strain out of the most notorious of summer leisure activities – Gardening, Sports & Exercise and Holidays. During the summer months, sports and exercise hold much more appeal. Although sports can be played all year round, summer is the most popular time for embarking […]
Summer Health: 1 – Pain-Free Gardening
Summer is finally here, and with it, a chance to make the most of the great outdoors. Unfortunately for us Chiropractors, it’s also a time when we see a large number of spinal injuries which affect the back, legs, shoulders and head. My three-part series on summer health will help you take the strain out […]
Do you suffer from migraines during exam time?
The Irish Examiner recently released this article on how exam stress can bring on a migraine attack. It discusses migraines being linked to higher levels of stress and in particular, warns students of the increased danger of migraines during exam periods. Chiropractic Care to the Rescue In reality there are many types of headaches and […]
Chiropractic Care – For a Healthy, Happy Life!
Hi everyone, and welcome to my first blog on Chiropractic care. I’m Dr Benjamin Martin, and I’m a Chiropractor based in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Chiropractic is underutilised in Ireland, so I endeavour to open your eyes to the art and philosophy that is Chiropractic. I am very passionate about my profession but also have a […]
Charitable donations
Throughout the year we like to do our bit for society by taking part in charitable events. Last year our Halloween-themed charity drive, with half-price consultation and EMG scan, went down a treat (excuse the pun). No trick intended; all of our charity events are geared towards helping those less fortunate or in need. Our […]
Essential Care During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, one of the best things you can do for you and your baby is to see a Chiropractor. Chiropractic care provides so many things a pregnant body needs: A flexible and balanced spine, hips and pelvis Internal organs without postural stress and freedom from nerve stress All of the above are […]
