Acorn Health

Acorn Health Award-winning Chiropractic clinic, also providing life, health and pain management coaching.

You can use this page to follow the latest news from Acorn Health, as well as gain access to a range of information relating to conditions, therapies, and other relevant topics that you may find useful. We aim to provide you with information that is helpful in preventing pain and problems developing, as well as ensuring you are able to access information to help you should problems arise in the future. You can also book appointments with us through the "Book Online" tab on our page.

What an amazing result for this lovely lady 😍Dulcie and I have actually known each other since we were children, so it’s...
20/05/2026

What an amazing result for this lovely lady 😍

Dulcie and I have actually known each other since we were children, so it’s really special to now both be working in our own fields while so often co-managing our patient's care together. With some brilliant results... 💙💚

Healthcare works best when it’s a team effort. We're proud to work alongside some fantastic local practitioners who share the same patient-centred approach.

Dulcie Fraser Physio Salisbury and South Wilts Physiotherapy

20/05/2026

Important notice to patients:

The A303 is currently closed in both directions near Amesbury following a serious collision. Please allow extra time when travelling to your appointment today (20/5/26), as significant delays are expected.

Our thoughts are with everyone involved in the incident, and we thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do for you… is not treat you.A few years ago, a 12-year-old girl came into cli...
14/05/2026

Sometimes the most important thing we can do for you… is not treat you.

A few years ago, a 12-year-old girl came into clinic with back pain and postural changes that immediately raised concern for scoliosis. Whilst mild scoliosis can often respond to conservative care, clinical spidey sense said this needed more. So, rather than beginning hands-on treatment, she was referred urgently for further investigation. 🩻

More often than not, we never hear what happens afterwards, so I was genuinely moved to recently receive this message from her mum:
“Thanks to you and your diagnosis of scoliosis, she had spinal surgery in January. She is now 4 inches taller and straight, with no hunch, no pain.....absolutely brilliant!!!”

Reading that message stopped me in my tracks.

Not because of anything we did in clinic, but because it was a reminder of how important early recognition can be, especially in children whose bodies are changing so quickly.👧

Even after the initial referral, getting answers wasn’t straightforward. There were delays, uncertainty, and moments where the family really had to keep pushing to be heard.

One of the most important parts of our role is helping you navigate those moments, supporting you, advocating for further investigation when needed, and making sure concerns don’t get lost along the way.

Paediatric scoliosis can progress extremely quickly, especially during growth spurts. In some children, curves can worsen significantly within months.
Early signs are often subtle:
• Uneven shoulders
• Rib hump or prominence
• Waist asymmetry
• Leaning to one side
• Clothes hanging unevenly
• Back pain or fatigue
And sometimes… a child simply “looks different” but can’t explain why.

This young lady has now undergone life-changing spinal surgery. She’s taller. Straighter. Out of pain.

I’m incredibly grateful her family trusted their instincts, kept pushing for answers, and allowed us to be part of that journey. A prime example that sometimes the best treatment decision… is knowing when not to treat.


*Images and story shared with patient consent*

11/05/2026

Scared of getting your back cracked? 👀 Here are 3 things you should know before your first chiropractic adjustment👇

1️⃣ The “crack” sound is simply gas releasing from the joint. It is NOT bones cracking or grinding together- and some adjustments don’t even make a sound at all. 🤫

2️⃣ Chiropractic care is never one-size-fits-all. Before any treatment, we assess your body, symptoms, medical history, and comfort levels and discuss this with you to work out what’s safest and most appropriate for YOU 💚

3️⃣ We don’t JUST “crack backs.” Remember, chiropractic is a PROFESSION, not a treatment. This means chiropractors provide a wide range of different treatment approaches to help you recovery. If you’re nervous, uncomfortable, or an adjustment isn’t suitable, we can use other techniques instead, including soft tissue therapy, mobilisation, rehab exercises, dry needling, stretching, kinesiology taping, activator and low-force techniques 🙌

Feeling anxious before your first visit is completely normal , and you’re always in control during treatment. We’ll talk you through everything and get the go-ahead from you before we do anything 🤝 It’s your body. We’re just here to help it perform at its best!

Save this for later & send it to someone who’s been anxious about booking in 👇

08/05/2026

🤩A little Friday fun 🤩

(Well, we thought as we get to know you all so well, maybe it was OUR turn to share! 😜)

Once upon a time we were just little girls with big personalities and even bigger dreams 💫

Now we’re lucky enough to spend our days doing work we love as part of an incredible team of women. 🙌

Did you know chiropractors are trained to take, read, and diagnose x-rays?A huge part of our job is helping you understa...
07/05/2026

Did you know chiropractors are trained to take, read, and diagnose x-rays?

A huge part of our job is helping you understand what your imaging ACTUALLY means. Instead of a report full of scary terminology, we help explain what those findings mean for your pain, your movement, and your recovery.

Many findings on x-rays are what we call “normal variants” — common differences in the way people are built that are often completely normal and unrelated to pain.

In fact, many x-ray reports mention things that sound alarming but are incredibly common in people with no pain at all. That’s why we spend almost an entire year learning to recognise normal variants and understand what’s clinically relevant vs what’s simply part of normal human anatomy.

A good example is a transitional vertebra, where the lowest lumbar vertebra or top of the sacrum is shaped slightly differently than average. For most people, it’s been there their entire life and never caused a single issue. The only reason it suddenly becomes “worrying” is because an x-ray reveals it and gives it a name.

But if you’d never had the x-ray, would you even know it was there?
Probably not.

That’s why context matters so much when interpreting imaging- because not every finding is a problem, and not every difference is the cause of pain.

You might wonder why I’m reviewing x-rays of an evening instead of just glancing at the report. It’s because we can’t rely exclusively on a radiology report alone. Your history, symptoms, examination, and the images themselves all matter together.

For many patients, reviewing their x-rays with us is the first time someone has actually sat down with them, pulled up their x-rays, and explained things in a real, understandable way, not just handed them a report full of intimidating jargon.

We believe you deserve to SEE your imaging. Perhaps more importantly, we believe you deserve to understand what it all means for your recovery.

Your imaging should provide clarity. Not fear.

Turns out, our necks aren’t really designed for transporting an extra human being… especially when all that weight sits ...
04/05/2026

Turns out, our necks aren’t really designed for transporting an extra human being… especially when all that weight sits up high above your center of gravity. It basically acts like a lever, so your neck and upper back muscles have to work overtime just to keep you upright and balanced. ⚖️

Add in a bit of forward head posture while walking, and now those muscles are under constant tension- hello tight shoulders, sore neck, and even tension headaches 😅

If this is you at the end of the Bank Holiday weekend, you’ll be pleased to know we have some availability for chiropractic and massage appointment this week!

Parenting isn’t easy… but at least we’re building strength AND memories 💪❤️

👇 Be honest—how often is your kid on your shoulders?
😉😜

Our team will be taking a short break over the long weekend. Appointments can still be made or amended online while the ...
30/04/2026

Our team will be taking a short break over the long weekend. Appointments can still be made or amended online while the clinic is closed, and we’ll be back as usual on Tuesday 5th May.

Jo and Amy have some availability next week for new patients, these tend to get booked up quickly due to the bank holiday, so please visit the online diary to book yourself in!

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Unit 3 Stonehenge Walk
Amesbury
SP47DB

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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