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Austin has bought Chiropractic Care, helping to look after Richards patients in Axminster

18/08/2025

🚫MYTH BUSTING MONDAYS🚫

🚫 MYTH: “Chiropractic is only for back pain.”

✅ FACT: It helps with migraines, posture, sleep, digestion & more!

Let’s talk about total body wellness.

12/08/2025

📚 BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK TIPS 🎒

🚸 Is your child’s backpack helping their posture—or hurting it?
As kids head back to school, make sure their backpacks support their growing spines—not strain them.

Here are 5 chiropractor-approved tips to protect your child’s posture and spine health this school year:

✅ 1. Size Matters
Choose a backpack that fits your child’s torso—not one that hangs below their lower back.

🏋️ 2. Keep It Light
Backpacks should weigh no more than 10-15% of your child’s body weight.
👉 Example: If your child weighs 80 lbs, the backpack should be no more than 8–12 lbs.

🎒 3. Use Both Straps
One-strap carrying can lead to muscle imbalances and spinal misalignment.
✔️ Use both padded straps to evenly distribute the weight.

🧩 4. Pack Smart
Place heavier books closer to the back and lighter items toward the front to reduce strain.

🪑 5. Adjust & Check Weekly
Check your child’s backpack fit regularly—especially during growth spurts!
CTA (Call to Action):

📅 Concerned about your child’s posture? Book a Back-to-School Spinal Check-Up today!
✅ Pediatric-friendly adjustments
✅ Posture assessments
✅ Preventative care
📍Axminster Chiropractic Clinic
📲 Call or DM us to schedule!

04/08/2025

💤 Sleeping Posture: Do’s & Don’ts for a Healthy Spine 🛏️
Struggling with morning back or neck pain? Your sleeping posture could be the culprit!

❌ DON’Ts:

🚫 Sleeping on your stomach — puts stress on the neck and spine
🚫 Using too many pillows — can strain your neck
🚫 A sagging mattress — throws your spine out of alignment

✅ DO’s:

✅ Sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees to support the lower back
✅ Or sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees to align your hips
✅ Use a pillow that keeps your neck neutral — not too high, not too flat

🛏️ Pro Tip: A medium-firm mattress and a supportive pillow can make all the difference in how you feel when you wake up.

👉 Save this post for your next mattress upgrade or bedtime routine!

21/07/2025

💊 Chiropractic vs. Painkillers: What’s the REAL Fix? 🦴
When pain strikes, reaching for a pill might seem like the easiest option — but is it really solving the problem?

Painkillers:
🚫 Temporarily mask the pain
⏳ Can lead to dependency over time
❌ Don’t address the underlying issue

Chiropractic Care:
✅ Targets the root cause of pain
🔄 Restores natural alignment and function
🧠 Promotes healing without medication

✨ Whether it’s back pain, neck stiffness, or headaches — chiropractic care focuses on long-term relief and whole-body wellness, not just symptom control.

💬 Your body wasn’t designed to live on painkillers — it was designed to heal. Let’s help it do just that.

📍https://www.axminsterchiropracticclinic.co.uk

11/07/2025

💧 Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy! 💧

Did you know even mild dehydration can affect your mood, focus, and energy levels? 🧠⚡ Keeping your body well-hydrated has BIG benefits:

✅ Boosts energy
✅ Improves brain function
✅ Supports healthy digestion
✅ Keeps your skin glowing
✅ Helps regulate body temperature
✅ Aids in detox & joint lubrication

✨ Pro tip: Keep a reusable water bottle with you throughout the day — and make sipping water a habit, not a chore!

Tag a friend who needs a hydration reminder! 💙

06/07/2025

OUR FAVOURITE EXERCISES TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN

There are so many different websites out there with hundreds of different back pain exercises! In order to help you find some relief, here are our top ones we recommend! 🏃‍♀️

26/06/2025

Get to know the Team: Austin!

What inspired you to become a chiropractor?
Austin suffered an injury when he was younger while playing sport, he tried lots of different therapies but chiropractic was the one that worked for him. He decided then, that helping people was what he wanted to do and chiropractic was a great way of doing it.🙌

What’s your go-to comfort food or favourite dish to cook?
Austin makes a mean chilli con carne- even if he does say so himself.🫘🫕

What’s a book, podcast, or music artist that you’re really into lately?
Austin has been really enjoying reading The Farseer trilogy by Robin Hobb📚

21/06/2025

Come say Hi today or tomorrow at the Axe Vale show! We’ll be offering discounts to new, old and existing patients! So come say hello!

12/06/2025

Office Workers: Exercises to help you maintain a healthy spine 🧑‍💼

The proportion of the UK working population in desk-based jobs is increasing. Many workers take no proactive measures to help prevent back or neck pain💥

So here are some of our favourite exercises that we recommend to help prevent back and neck pain while in the office! 👍

04/06/2025

Lifting: Expert Tips to Make It Easier and Avoid Strain

1. Set your position: Face the direction in which you want to carry the weight. Always lift using a relaxed, straight back. Avoid twisting through your back when moving an item to one side – instead pivot and twist through your hips and ankles↗️
2. Use more of your muscles: Avoid only bending from the waist (keeping your knees straight). Bend your knees, hips, and back to distribute the load across many muscles, this makes lifting so much easier.💪
3. Maintain a broad base: Try and lift with a ‘broad base’ when in a squat position or lunge position; this will make you more stable.👣
4. Keep items close to you: Don’t lift with your arms straight out, keep the elbows bent and to your side to minimise the stress on your back.📦
5. Balance the weight: Make sure you balance or secure the weight before you start moving⚖️
6. Take your time: Take short breaks to rest your muscles by placing the items back down⏱️

28/05/2025

At Your Destination🏖🌴☀️️

Once you arrive at your holiday spot, here are a few practical adjustments which can make your stay more enjoyable.

1. Go for a walk🚶🚶‍♀️ – Travelling to destinations often involves a lot of sitting around, which tends to stiffen our muscles and joints. Once you arrive at your destination go for a short walk to loosen off and explore the area.

2. Bed down 🛏️ – When you get to your hotel, if your bed is too hard ask the hotel staff for a spare duvet or blanket to put between you and the mattress.

3. Lounging around 💆 – If you’re heading to the sun loungers in search of the perfect tan, try not to lie on your tummy with your back and neck arched back when reading your book or magazine for long periods. Put the reading matter on the floor, so that you can view it over the edge of the sun bed; this keeps your neck and body in a more neutral position!

4. Exercise in safety 🏊🏋️‍♂️– If keeping in shape is on your holiday agenda, ensure you have a full induction to the hotel gym equipment. If you’ve been sitting a lot as part of the journey to your hotel, keep your initial workout lighter than usual to avoid injury.

23/05/2025

Flying: Tips for a smoother journey✈️

1. Stay hydrated – Avoid alcohol before and during the flight as this will cause you to dehydrate and, in turn, exaggerate muscle pain. Drink plenty of water instead🚰
2. Air-exercise – You will be restricted to your seat for most of the flight, but avoid stiffness by doing shoulder shrugs, buttock clenches, calf raises, and foot circles. Take the opportunity to get up and stretch your legs whenever you can 🤷‍♀️
3. Avoid ‘travelators’ – Get your joints moving quickly after a flight and walk to arrivals rather than the easy option of a moving walkway. It’s a great way to boost your step count!👣🚶
4. Push, don’t pull! – Many wheeled cases encourage you to pull the case handle from behind, but this makes the upper body/back twist and can be more tiring for these muscles on a long journey. If possible, push the case in front of you or use a trolley!🫸

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Cross Keys House
Axminster
EX135EB

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm

Website

http://www.axminsterchiropracticclinic.co.uk/

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