Wessex Chiropractic

23/04/2026

Hayfever 🤧🤧

As I've got older my hay fever has got worse and worse! Recent weather would usually be a major trigger - wind + pollen is not a good combination! I am, somewhat unhelpfully, unable to take most anti-histamines so I am REALLY happy that Cytoplan is selling liposomal Quercetin. This stuff is incredible for me and my allergies. If you're not keen on stuffing medications and want to try something else why not give it a go. Existing patients can get in touch for my 10% off code!

20/04/2026

I've just re-enabled online booking 🥳! Hopefully this makes your lives a little easier - I can be difficult to contact when I am with patients!

11/03/2026

Are you 'pre-frail'? Surprisingly this state can begin in your 30s or 40s. Exercise advice is something all my patients get (whether they want it or not 😆) as its benefits are so overwhelming. Strength training, eating enough protein, getting enough sleep, addressing your gut microbiome and doing balance exercises (remember the t'ai chi walking video I shared?) are all excellent at setting you on the path to reverse frailty.

But targeted exercises for my patients are also very much tailored to each individual's lifestyle. In order to do exercises we need them to be achievable, not boring (!) and something we actively want to do as we are seeing a benefit. Not everyone is the same - some may love the gym, others hate it - there's no requirement for one approach to work for everyone 🙂

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2516419-frailty-sets-in-far-earlier-than-youd-expect-but-you-can-reverse-it/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQeVdpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBTdXVHdjQyQ2l3bjBxdFpQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnMAh6d-RDRMLs2kfb5MwWfLwYB7arOik-sjKHX4HGLLukGMH0cZwp6LjPkJ_aem_PtEoyPUnL5ZLiMDBPiR9jg

We’re learning that frailty can quietly arrive decades before old age, with some people in their 30s or 40s unknowingly in a pre-frail state. There are surprising ways to stay strong – and it’s not all about weight training

10/03/2026

Easter is fast approaching! It's always a busy time and appointments are going fast, so please do let me know asap if you'd like to book in!

28/01/2026

So as January enters its 453rd day the weather is NOT appealing for outdoor pursuits - although having a dog and horses does force me to get out there! I was struck by a colleague who said something along the lines of: 'cardiovascular training gets us to old age, but strength training lets us enjoy it'.

With that in mind I have changed things up a bit in this year in my exercise week - rather than 5x yoga I'm doing 2x HIIT workouts and 3x yoga. I REALLY didn't want to get up and do the HIIT yesterday but I have to say I was very cheered that the heavy jobs around the yard in the rain did feel a little easier.

Sometimes it's the little wins that we need to celebrate!

15/01/2026

The Healthy Choices Quiz provides an easy first step for anyone who wants to feel healthier but may not know where to start.

After capturing some basic demographic information and exploring different health motivations, the quiz asks a series of lifestyle questions across six main themes: movement, eating, alcohol consumption, smoking and va**ng, mental health and sleep. You will then receive an overall score out of 10 based on your answers.

Have a go - answer it honestly, no-one is looking over your shoulder. It might give you some pointers - there's a lot of tips and resources to help you address any areas you may be struggling with :-)

Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and wellbeing. Take the first step today – let's do this!

09/01/2026

Exercise!! I unashamedly plug the benefits of exercise. Many people feel bored by repetitive traditional rehab exercises and uninspired by gyms - I completely undertsand that.

I was recently told about 'cat walking' or 't'ai chi walking'. It looks the most incredibly accessible way to build strength, balance and body awareness. I love the 'walking like you're on a frozen lake' analogy. Take a look at this video:

👇Click the link below to join our 7-Day Tai Chi & Qigong challenge👇https://www.skool.com/rootedalchemy

04/01/2026

FAO dog owners. A recent incident involving the deaths of two young dogs, who had attended a breed show in the north of the country, of a respiratory illness similar to kennel cough has highlighted the emerging issue of S. zooepidemicus in the canine population. It’s worth familiarising yourselves with the symptoms and be aware if attending large events.

Not to be alarmist in any way, this pathogen has been around for a long time. But it wasn’t something I was familiar with so I would like to share this info.

Please do not bring your dogs for their appointment if showing any signs of illness. And if you have any concerns please contact your vet asap.

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/pathology-and-diagnostic-laboratories/projects/streptococcal-pneumonia-–-an-emerging-potentially-fatal-respiratory-disease-in-dogs

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7110628/

03/01/2026

Happy new year! January is often a time to think about our health, and as a result a busy month for Wesssx Chiropractic.

I just got this through the post from Cytoplan, my preferred vitamin supplier. If you were thinking of getting some vitamins then now is the time to grab yourself a bargain!

If you are an existing patient and would like my business code for 10% off all future purchases then please shout.

09/11/2025

There’s fewer than 7 weeks to go until Christmas now 🎄😳 so please do get in touch asap if you’d like to address any issues ahead of the holidays. I hate letting people down but there are only so many hours in the week 🤪. Whilst a couple of recent new patients were happily discharged after only two sessions last week we may need to schedule a longer series of care for complex/ongoing conditions.

I’ve had a couple of cancellations next week so do shout if you’re in need!

31/10/2025

Whether you love it or loathe it - it’s Halloween!! This post from my colleague did make me chuckle 😂🤪

28/10/2025

One of my patients has been suffering with significantly reduced shoulder function. Alongside steroid injection and physiotherapy we have been using in the area. Her range of motion has improved significantly, along with a reduction in pain and improvement in function ✅