The Parker Clinic

The Parker Clinic The Parker Clinic is a well established Bristol based Chiropractic clinic that provides a high standard of holistic health care.

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The Parker Clinic has been established for over 40 years in Bishopston, Bristol. It has firm roots in the community and has been offering a high standard of care to generations of families in and around Bristol. Our Philosophy

Our primary aim is provide natural relief to a myriad of disorders affecting the nerves, joints, bones and muscles of the body. We offer chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture and exercise rehabilitation. The clinic has onsite x-ray facilities and access to MRI scanning. In line with our holistic approach, we also give advice on diet, posture and exercise - these lifestyle issues can be extremely important in your overall recovery. Chiropractic is the natural choice to improve your physical health. Appointment bookings are done via telephone only.

To follow on our Insulin Resistance information. -⭐ Most effective exercises (in order of impact)1. Weight-bearing exerc...
26/01/2026

To follow on our Insulin Resistance information. -
⭐ Most effective exercises (in order of impact)
1. Weight-bearing exercises (HIGH priority)
These force your bones to support your body weight.
Best options:
• Brisk walking 🚶‍♀️
• Hiking
• Stair climbing
• Dancing 💃
• Jogging (only if joints allow)
• Tennis, squash, badminton
2. Resistance / strength training (ESSENTIAL)
This is HUGE for bone health and often underestimated.
Examples:
• Bodyweight: squats, lunges, wall push-ups
• Resistance bands
• Weights (dumbbells, kettlebells, machines)
Key areas to target:
• Hips & thighs (squats, lunges)
• Back (rows, deadlift-style moves)
• Arms & shoulders (push/pull movements)
3. Impact exercises (if safe for you)
Short bursts of impact are incredibly effective.
Examples:
• Light jumping or hopping
• Skipping
• Heel drops
• Step-downs
4. Balance & posture exercises (injury prevention)
These don’t directly build bone, but they prevent falls, which matters just as much.
Best options:
• Tai chi
• Yoga (gentle, spine-safe poses)
• Single-leg balance exercises
• Core strengthening

Following on our Insulin Resistance topic, now we have The magic combo ✨: diet + movement togetherHere’s where it really...
22/01/2026

Following on our Insulin Resistance topic, now we have The magic combo ✨: diet + movement together
Here’s where it really clicks:
• Eat a balanced meal → smaller blood sugar rise
• Move after eating (even 10–15 min walk) → muscles absorb sugar
• Insulin doesn’t need to work as hard
• Cells gradually “listen” to insulin again
This is why a short walk after meals is one of the most effective (and underrated) tools for insulin resistance.

You don’t need perfection
Tiny, repeatable habits matter more than extreme changes:
• Walk most days
• Strength train 2× per week (even gentle)
• Pair carbs with protein/fibre
• Avoid long stretches of sitting
• Sleep and stress management matter too
Bones get stronger when they’re loaded. The most helpful exercises are the ones that make your bones work against gravity or against resistance
Our next post will ahem some useful exercises.

Our Chiropractors were learning from some inspirational local Physiotherapists yesterday evening on Hypermobility and Ma...
22/01/2026

Our Chiropractors were learning from some inspirational local Physiotherapists yesterday evening on Hypermobility and Managing Vertigo and Dizziness in practice. Please ask us if you want to know more

How diet helps insulin work better 🍽️1. Slower sugar release = less insulin spikeFoods that digest slowly (fibre, protei...
19/01/2026

How diet helps insulin work better 🍽️
1. Slower sugar release = less insulin spike
Foods that digest slowly (fibre, protein, healthy fats) cause a gentler rise in blood sugar.
Compare:
• 🧁 Sugary cereal → sharp spike → big insulin release → crash
• 🥣 Oats + yoghurt + nuts → steady rise → manageable insulin response
Over time, fewer spikes = less insulin resistance.

2. Fibre improves insulin sensitivity
Fibre:
• Slows digestion
• Feeds gut bacteria that improve metabolism
• Reduces insulin demand
Good sources:
• Vegetables
• Beans and lentils
• Whole grains
• Nuts and seeds
Even adding fibre to carbs (instead of cutting carbs completely) helps.

3. Protein stabilises blood sugar
Protein:
• Slows how fast carbs turn into sugar
• Reduces blood sugar swings
• Lowers insulin demand after meals
Simple example:
• Toast alone → fast sugar rise
• Toast + eggs → steadier blood sugar

4. Healthy fats reduce insulin workload
Fats don’t raise blood sugar and help slow digestion.
Examples:
• Olive oil
• Avocado
• Nuts and seeds
• Oily fish
Balanced meals → less stress on insulin

Quinton is spending his weekend learning all about combining Neurology and Musculoskeletal care in Chiropractic. Hopeful...
17/01/2026

Quinton is spending his weekend learning all about combining Neurology and Musculoskeletal care in Chiropractic. Hopefully he’ll be sharing his knowledge with us all next week.

How exercise helps insulin work better 🚶‍♀️💪1. Muscles soak up sugar without needing much insulinWhen you move your body...
15/01/2026

How exercise helps insulin work better 🚶‍♀️💪
1. Muscles soak up sugar without needing much insulin
When you move your body, your muscles can take glucose out of your blood even if insulin isn’t working perfectly.
Think of exercise as opening a side door into the cell — sugar gets in with much less insulin.
➡️ Result: lower blood sugar + less demand on insulin
2. Exercise makes cells more insulin-sensitive
After you exercise (especially strength training or brisk walking), your cells become more responsive to insulin for up to 24–48 hours.
That means:
• You need less insulin
• Insulin works more efficiently
• Blood sugar control improves even when you’re resting
Consistency matters more than intensity here.
3. Muscle = sugar storage
Muscle tissue acts like a storage tank for glucose.
More muscle → more places for sugar to go → less sugar stuck in the bloodstream.
That’s why resistance training (weights, bands, bodyweight) is so helpful, even in small amounts.

How insulin resistance leads to diabetesAt first, your pancreas (which makes insulin) works overtime, producing extra in...
12/01/2026

How insulin resistance leads to diabetes
At first, your pancreas (which makes insulin) works overtime, producing extra insulin to keep blood sugar normal.
Eventually:
1. The pancreas becomes overworked and tired
2. It can’t keep up with the demand for insulin
3. Blood sugar levels begin to rise and stay high
When blood sugar remains high over time, this becomes type 2 diabetes.
So, in simple terms:
• Insulin resistance = insulin doesn’t work well
• Diabetes = blood sugar stays high because insulin can’t keep up
Why it matters
High blood sugar over time can damage:
• Blood vessels
• Nerves
• Eyes
• Kidneys
• Heart
The good news is that insulin resistance can often be improved or even reversed, especially in the early stages, through:
• Regular movement (even walking helps)
• Balanced meals with fibre, protein, and healthy fats
• Managing stress and sleep
• Gradual, sustainable lifestyle changes
Keep watching our posts for more

Nina is just watching this show and chronic persistent pain is featured. A sufferer describes her complete recovery of h...
08/01/2026

Nina is just watching this show and chronic persistent pain is featured. A sufferer describes her complete recovery of her pain using some Psychological techniques. Our psychology or how our brain is functioning is so important in pain management. Stress or trauma of course can be some of the biggest factors influencing this. We often say EAT WELL, MOVE WELL, THINK WELL AND SLEEP WELL.

Last week we shared Dr Amir Khan discussing Insulin Resistance and why it is a problem associated with poor health and d...
08/01/2026

Last week we shared Dr Amir Khan discussing Insulin Resistance and why it is a problem associated with poor health and diabetes. After the indulgence of Christmas, we thought that this was a perfect time to explain a little more about it. The infographic here and the info below explains this process.
What is insulin resistance?
Think of insulin as a key, and your body’s cells as locked doors.
When you eat, food is broken down into glucose (sugar), which travels in your blood. Insulin’s job is to unlock the doors so glucose can move from the blood into your cells, where it’s used for energy.
With insulin resistance, those doors stop responding properly to the key.
The insulin is there, but the cells don’t “listen” as well anymore.
So:
Glucose stays in the bloodstream (this is toxic!)
Your body makes more and more insulin to try harder to unlock the doors

Keep following our posts this month for more info

Incase anyone has been wondering, Katriona hasn’t face-planted on the ice or had a bit of a wrestle with a patient, she ...
06/01/2026

Incase anyone has been wondering, Katriona hasn’t face-planted on the ice or had a bit of a wrestle with a patient, she managed to bang her nose with her weights in her class this morning! Starting the New Year with a bang!

We are so blessed to have this garden. Our pond is frozen!
03/01/2026

We are so blessed to have this garden. Our pond is frozen!

These are on offer in Tesco’s at the minute - 2 packs for £2. These heat patches can be invaluable when it comes to help...
30/12/2025

These are on offer in Tesco’s at the minute - 2 packs for £2. These heat patches can be invaluable when it comes to helping with aches and pains while travelling. Nina has recommended them several times today for long car journeys and ski trips. They can provide some temporary relief and help the brain to ‘forget’ about the pain’ and therefore cause some relaxation in the muscles.

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132 Gloucester Road
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