“I didn’t take painkillers because I didn’t want to make it harder for you to find out what’s wrong…”

Did you know that where in your head you feel your headache can give you clues on how to get rid of your headache?

Today’s post is a follow up to “have you got a crumbling spine?”*, which will hopefully help to restore your confidence in your back!

*Spoiler: NO!

Not many of you will have seen my activator yet, I save if for those who do not like or cannot be adjusted. For those of you who have had it, the activator is the clicky thing that sounds like I’m stapling you back together!

Chiropractors are famous for cracking backs, but that is only one part of what we do. Today we’re going to be talking about sports tape - what it is, how it works and how to use it. You may have seen it before on athletes - it’s been seen a lot at the olympics.

This months blog post is a little get to know me, with a few of the most common questions I get asked about myself!

In recent months I have been receiving messages from people wondering if they are too injured to see a chiropractor. While some injuries our beyond our remit at the immediate time of injury, this doesn’t mean we can’t treat the area in the future.

It’s a common misconception that adjustments (a.k.a cracking/manipulating/popping/crunching!) put misaligned joints back into place. This idea is long out of date, and the truth is way cooler!

These are the FAQs that I tend to get during treatments.

1) What is the oldest patient you’ve ever treated?…

You hear so much about working on your core, but what is your core and why does it matter?

Chiropractic is not just for humans! The animal Chiropractic world has been steadily growing for some time now. It is often used by those who partake in sports such as agility, show jumping, etc, but everyone can benefit from Chiropractic whether your pet is a sportsman or not!

“Can you look at my toenails?”

Nope, sorry! You’re thinking of a chiroPODIST!

Today’s blog is one for the horsey types. Today’s blog will cover: why you should be wearing a body protector, types of body protector and some top tips.

1. Computer screen: Your screen should be directly in front of you with the top of your screen level with your eyes. The monitor should be around an arms length away from you.

A common question we hear at Gillingham Chiropractic Clinic is "Would a back support help?" Before spending your money, here's what you should do: