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The Back Health Benefits of Leaf Crunching: Why Walking Outdoors Should be a Priority Habit
With over 35 years experience as a chiropractor, Charles knows spine care is boring and brilliant. Walking really is an underrated therapy - it is both prevention and treatment for lower back pain. So in this month's blog Charles is championing one habit he can't stop recommending.
Nov 2, 20253 min read


Back Care Awareness: Three Fives
In this month’s blog, I am marking back care awareness week with 5 factoids, 5 back issues you can spot yourself and 5 principles for...
Oct 2, 20254 min read


Birdies and Back Care
In this month’s blog, inspired by an upcoming golf trip, I’m reminded why nothing quite beats showing up at the first tee with a strong...
Sep 14, 20254 min read


Growing Strong: Why Back Care Matters for Children and Teens
Growing Strong With the new school term around the corner, I thought I would write about supporting growing spines. Did you know that...
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Wild Swimming – Soak up the health and back care benefits
Back Care Benefits, One Bay at a Time – Portlet Bay. In this month’s blog I thought I would talk about the health and back care benefits...
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Tennis - Game. Set. Health!
Tennis is an incredible sport for both fitness and fun! As the grass courts of Wimbledon start to take centre stage, tennis enthusiasts...
May 28, 20254 min read


Three EASY health habits to add into your routine
Spring is the perfect time to add some healthy habits to your routine. Back in March we shared Charles’ health reset including his...
May 8, 20253 min read


10 Fascinating Chiropractic Facts (and a Few Surprises from Charles)
Celebrating National Chiropractic Awareness Week To mark National Chiropractic Awareness Week at the end of this month, we’ve rounded up...
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Spring Forward into Nature
It can be hard to drag yourself out of the house when it's miserable outside, but now, as the clocks have gone forward and the days are...
Mar 25, 20253 min read


30 Different Plants a Week: A Personal Journey
Written by Charles Robottom Health reset – 30 plants per week Everyone starts the new year with a health or detox ambition, and I am no...
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Unlocking the Power of Vitamin D: How It Boosts Your Health and Well-Being
The Sunshine Vitamin There are many reasons to dislike the winter. It’s cold. Few flowers are in bloom. It’s grey. We get fewer hours of...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


The Top Health Trends to Look Out for in 2025
It’s a tale as old as time – inevitably, the encroaching start of a new year gets you thinking about how you want your next 365 days to pan out. New habits are formed, grand plans are considered, and pledges for a healthier life are made. How long these lofty goals persist, well, that’s another matter, but for a while, it seems as if anything is possible! So as we look ahead to 2025, to give you some inspiration, let’s explore some of the health and wellness trends that look
Dec 23, 20243 min read


A Chiropractor's Guide to Skiing Holiday Preparation
If you’ve ever settled down over the Christmas holidays in front of a James Bond movie, you’ll know that the man loves to ski. He’s never...
Dec 3, 20243 min read


5 Health Tips for Your Daily Routine by TV Doctor Michael Mosley: A Tribute
There is just a few weeks to go until we welcome in 2025 and introduce our new year resolutions. We want to pay tribute to Dr. Michael...
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Orchard Chiropractic & Health Centre - 25 YEARS AND COUNTING….
In 1999, the world was getting ready to welcome in the year 2000...whilst worrying that the millennium bug would bring about the...
Sep 26, 20243 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Back to School Backpack Advice: Tips for Parents and Students
The last days of summer are upon us once again, and as such, it’s time to start thinking about… sigh …. going back to school. The return...
Aug 27, 20243 min read


How much time are you spending outdoors? Nature's guide to stress relief
What can getting a breath of fresh air actually do for your health?
Nov 30, 20233 min read


Can Vitamin D help with back pain?
What is Vitamin D and why is it important? Vitamin D is crucial for bone health. It is produced by our bodies naturally when we have...
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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