January is the time of year when motivation is high, goals are set, and gyms are busier than ever. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to get fitter, lose weight, run your first 5k or simply move more , one thing is certain, enthusiasm is rarely the problem . Regardless of what you’re training for or what level you’re starting at, there are some very common training mistakes aside from technique that can lead to injuries. In this blog, I’ll break down the 5 main areas that

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause pain, fatigue, and sensitivity throughout the body. We see and treat a lot of patients at ADT Chiropractic in Cardiff who suffer from this condition, and although it’s often misunderstood, research suggests it’s primarily a problem with how the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) processes pain signals - not necessarily an issue in the specific body parts where pain is felt. Let me explain, Imagine your knee st

Most people first visit a chiropractic clinic for one reason—they’re in pain. But pain is often the final warning sign, not the first. In many cases, the body has been compensating for underlying issues for weeks, months, or even years. Once those compensations can no longer keep up with demand, we experience pain—signaling that the body has reached its limit. My main principle as a chiropractor is simple: the better your body can handle physical load, the less likely you are

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