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 This idea is long out of date, and the truth is way cooler!

As much as I’d like to say that I’m the perfect chiropractor for all, everyone’s cup of tea(!) sometimes I do refer patients elsewhere to people that I think would be more suitable for them.

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

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

Not only can pain affect your sleep, but your sleep can cause you pain! I’ve lost count of the amount of times that someone has come in with huge amounts of pain simply because they “slept funny” the previous night. So whats the best way to sleep to both alleviate and prevent pain?

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

Breasts have long been blamed for upper back pain - it is thought that several factors come into play…

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!

The course is Masters level and is full time, lasting 4-5 years….

It’s a question that comes up often at Gillingham Chiropractic Clinic:

“Could my condition be caused by stress?” or “Could stress be making my condition worse?”

The short answer is YES!

“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:

An adjustment, often referred to as manipulation, (or crunching and cracking!) is what Chiropractors use to loosen stiff joints in the body. People often ask if we’re putting a bone back into place…

Chiropractic care is typically divided into 3 stages. Recommended care pathways vary depending on many factors including age, occupation, type and severity of problem/injury, whether the problem is acute or chronic, personal choice and much more. At Gillingham Chiropractic we are happy to help you through whichever care path you choose…

Better late than never! It was our 2nd birthday on the 5th September, today we look back on some photos of the past 2 years in Gillingham!

We will all eventually get a degree of arthritis as we age, this "wear and tear" arthritis is called OSTEOARTHRITIS. You may experience pain and stiffness, and take a while to get going in the mornings. While Chiropractic can't undo the damage that is there, it can help you manage the symptoms and enable you to carry on with day to day activities.

In today's "Not Just Backs" we are covering plantar fasciitis, a.k.a: policeman's heel. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia (a type of connective tissue) that runs along the bottom of your foot. Most people feel the pain in their heel, and find it especially painful when taking their first steps in the morning…

“Chiropractors just click backs right?” Today we kick off our Not Just Backs series with temporomandibular joint dysfunction… or to put simply, jaw pain. Did you know Chiropractors treat jaws too?