AMI Chiropractic Clinic Blog

Men are feeling the strain of middle age! The modern man is certainly feeling the strain – working longer hours, tackling DIY and looking after the kids – its definitely taking its toll. 37 is revealed as the average age when men feel the strain according to consumer research from the BCA. Findings from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) found that a huge 4 in 5 (82%) men in the UK say they currently live with neck or back pain or have suffered in the past. Nearly a quarter (24%) feel pain every day. Moving heavy objects is the top trigger for almost half (47%) of men, however 41 per cent admit they don’t do anything to proactively look after their backs. Like with most things, prevention is better than cure. But if you are experiencing back and or neck pain for more than a couple of days, or are just feeling the strain of middle age - seek help! Find relief with our chiropractor - Resolve it with the AMI Clinic Bedford Call 01234 307565 to book in yo...

‪#‎ Stress‬   ‪#‎ StressResponse‬   ‪#‎ StressReduction‬ We are all subjective to stress nowadays. Stress has been shown to have a negative impact on our health & well-being. Lets see what happens to our bodies during a stress response? Increased Cortisol production   Increased Heart rate Increased Blood pressure Increased Blood glucose Increased Blood lipids Increased Vasoconstriction of blood vessels   Increased Breathing rate   Insulin Resistance   Decreased Cellular immunity Decreased Concentration   Decreased Digestion Decreased Serotonin – Serotonin can affect your mood, sexual desire and function, appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation, and some social behaviour. Decreased Metabolism   Decreased Growth hormone   Decreased LH – LH in females can trigger ovulation and in males stimulates testosterone production Short term memory loss You can now see how stress effects...