What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 7pm Tuesday 8am - 7pm Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday 8:30am - 7pm Saturday 9:30am - 12pm

The Parker Clinic

Home
United Kingdom
Bristol
The Parker Clinic

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

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=THEPARKERCLINIC&isTeam=true

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 disor

ders 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.

21/07/2025

So the holidays are here! Bristol seems so quiet already as people escape for holiday season. We often get people booking in urgently just before they go on their holidays. Some top tips to avoid back pain while on your holidays are below.
1. Keep moving - sitting around or laying in awkward positions can be really triggering for back pain.
2. Choose your lounger wisely - laying in a semi-recumbent position on some loungers can create low back pain.
3. Move those suitcases mindfully - reaching around to haul a heavy suitcase or lifting it have certainly been reasons where back pain has flared. Take time to reach and move with awareness so you have time to brace and activate those core muscles for support. It’s often these quick moves that can trigger a spasm.
4. If you are on a long flight, often changing how you sit on it can be helpful. Sitting on top of a cushion can lift the pelvis and ease the back or popping something in the small of your back can help too. Moving around if you can is always the best advice.
5. Relax! That’s what holidays are far of course but we are often trying to pack too much into short holidays. Recuperation and relaxation from life stresses is a must!

19/07/2025

For those who didn’t get a chance to listen to the podcast that Nina suggested earlier in the week, we have done a small summary below of the 7 eating habits for us all to adopt!

1. Reduce Ultra-processed foods – There are huge amount of studies coming out now showing that ultra-processed foods are associated with poor heatlh, an increased risk of getting diet-related diseases, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, poor mental health and more. We eat ultra-processed food faster 50% faster meaning that we don’t feel full and eat on average 15% more calories!
2. Give yourself an eating-window – reducing eating times to a 10-hour eating window can improve your mood, lose weight, reduce levels of inflammation, blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, improving insulin sensitivity and reducing your risk of chronic diseases.
3. Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work – You may lose weight on a calorie-restricted diet but the body will reduce the metabolism and the calories will be have to be continually restricted.
4. Mindful Drinking – In the US, drinks account for 18% of calories consumed. Remember even that coffees with added milk can add calories noting that a Starbucks SuperLatte is 500calories! Be mindful of artificial sweeteners and consider drinks such as kombucha and kefir.
5. Eat more plants – eat 30 plants a week, vary your plants. Plants are the main food for your microbiome. Meat is fine but eat good quality and not too much.
6. Stop Worrying about getting enough protein – we really need more FIBRE – not protein. You can get all the fibre you need from plants.
7. Snack smarter – change your snacks to eat nuts, fruits, vegetables, whole grains. The timing of snacking is also an issue with a lot of us snacking after 9pm. Be mindful about snacking – question whether you really need it or if you are eating out of boredom or habit!

14/07/2025

Each of our Chiropractors research health tips so we can share with all of you. Nina has chosen this podcast especially to share. The Zoe Podcast is a science-based health podcast that often gives great tips for improving your health and preventing diseases whether that be Alzheimers or Heart Disease. This specific podcast episode (link will be in comments below) addresses 7 health tips for eating in 2025. These are tips that can be easily implemented and I have summarised these below. Look later in the week to see more of an explanation.
The 7 tips are:
1. Avoid ultra-processed foods
2. Give yourself an eating window
3. Calorie Counting is a complete waste of time!
4. Mindful drinking (of aclcohol and any drink.)
5. Eat more plants (30 a week)
6. Stop worrying about getting enough protein
7. Snack smarter

10/07/2025

As a Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Massage clinic, we are always learning more on health. This week Katriona listed to an Inside Health documentary on sun exposure. Here a Consultant Dermatologist from the University of Edinburgh debates is that although skin cancer is a risk from sun exposure, he argues that the benefits outweigh the risks.

In the UK you are more likely to die of a stroke or a heart attack compared to skin cancer and evidence is emerging that shows sunlight can reduce the risk of these diseases.

What are the risks associated with skin cancer?

There are two main types of skin cancer: melanoma and non-melanoma. Sunburn, especially during childhood, is a significant risk factor for melanoma. Dr. Weller emphasizes the importance of preventing sunburn in children, as melanoma has a mortality rate of around 20%, making it the more dangerous type of skin cancer.

Non-melanoma skin cancer, on the other hand, affects approximately 250,000 individuals in the UK each year, but the death rate for this type is very low. These cancers can often be easily removed through surgery. Research conducted in Denmark involving four million people suggests that individuals diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer may actually have a longer life expectancy, which Dr. Weller believes could be linked to their sun exposure. Additionally, it was found that these patients are less likely to experience heart attacks compared to their peers.
Link to the story is will be in comments below

27/06/2025

We want to share Quinton’s amazing news! A huge congrats to Quinton and his husband Matt on their wedding last week! They managed to keep it a secret and surprised us all with these gorgeous photos. Best wishes to you both!

23/06/2025

Here’s Jo! She’s jumped down onto the floor between patients to demonstrate The bridge exercise which can really support your hips. Have a look at our youtube channel to view the full exercise again. Link in bio.

17/06/2025

Simon, Katriona and Nina attended the British Chiropractic Association’s 100th year celebration at Wake The Tiger in Bristol. A fab evening celebrating those who have guided the BCA to be such a fantastic organisation and forging a bright future for Chiropractic.

16/06/2025

GREATER TROCHANTERIC PAIN SYNDROME
Individuals may experience some or all of the following symptoms:
• Discomfort or pain in the hip, thigh, or buttock region
• Increased pain when lying on the affected side or applying direct pressure
• Pain that worsens with physical activity such as walking, standing, or running
• Sensitivity or tenderness when the area is touched
• Discomfort while sitting with legs crossed
• Pain when bearing weight on the affected leg
• Pain while climbing stairs
• Difficulty or discomfort when lifting the leg into or out of a car or bed
There can be several reasons for this pain and as Chiropractors, our examination will determine what has caused this pain and how to address it.
This has received lots of interest in the MSK world recently mainly due to changes in management of the pain and the new science linking GLUTEAL TENDINOPATHY. Many people have also heard of or have been diagnosed as BURSITIS in this area but often it is the tendons that need addressing, not the bursa.
ADVICE
*Do not stretch the muscles
*Strengthening the gluts muscles are really helpful
*Avoid sitting cross-legged
Try to weight-bear evenly on each foot

12/06/2025

OSTEOARTHRITIS OF HIP
This is a degenerative hip condition that results in wearing away of the cartilage causing stiffness, reduced range of motion and pain. There can be bony growths or Osteophytes develop and some of the other structures within the hip become irritated. Often people do not realise that their hips are deteriorating until one of our Chiropractor’s has examined them! Pain can often present long after the hip has deteriorated. Have you noticed that your hip is stiffer to put your socks on or if you cross your legs? Cyclists often start cycling with their knee sticking out when the hips are getting stiff!
Having Osteoarthritis of the hip does not always mean that you need a hip replacement. Osteoarthritis can often be effectively managed with exercise and good care. Many of our patients get relief from our adjustments to the spine, pelvis, hip as well as the muscles and anywhere else that could be involved,

If you have already had a hip replacement, Chiropractors can safely manage any complaints you have by adapting our techniques. Some people still have some symptoms remaining from years of issues around the hip so these can be managed well with Chiropractic care.

09/06/2025

Hip pain can be from a variety of causes and the location of the pain is the first clue to diagnosis.

1. Groin pain – can often be structural of the hip but there are muscles in this area that can cause pain. The groin is often a referral point also for your spine and nerves or your Sacro-iliac joint of the pelvis but can be coming from areas that are not musculoskeletal. If your Chiropractor suspects this, they will ask you to consult your GP.
2. Back of the hip – this again can be the hip joint itself, muscles such as the Gluts or Piriformis, the spine and sciatic nerve can often give pain here as well as that Sacro-iliac joint again!
3. Lateral hip pain – Oh now this is where it gets interesting! Hip pain on the side of the body can be all of the structures described but also can be an issue called Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome or Gluts Tendinopathy. We will talk about this later in the month but this is a hot topic in the musculoskeletal world at the moment! There is also lots of debate about ‘bursitis’ here also and whether it is an inflamed bursa or not. We have all been updating our skills and understanding of this emerging science.
Chiropractors will take the history of your complaint and the examination findings to give you a possible explanation for your pain and advice what to do and how to do it! Just as the song goes “The hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone, the thing bones connected to the knee bone……..” – nothing is ‘isolated’ in how it functions in the body and sometimes your pain can be the result of issues elsewhere. This is where we put our ‘detective’ hats on and investigate!

05/06/2025

The Hip Joint: Anatomy and Function
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that links the femur (thigh bone) to the pelvis. It plays a vital role in both supporting body weight and allowing for a wide range of motion. This joint enables movements such as walking, running, and sitting through its complex structure.
Main Anatomical Components:
• Femoral Head: The rounded, ball-like top of the femur that fits into the socket of the pelvis.
• Acetabulum: The cup-shaped cavity in the pelvic bone that houses the femoral head.
• Hip Joint Capsule: A tough, fibrous envelope that encloses the joint, helping to maintain stability and control movement.
• Ligaments: Strong connective tissues that link bones together, reinforcing the joint and preventing dislocation.
• Muscles: Surrounding muscles, such as the gluteals and hip flexors, support the joint and facilitate motion.
• Labrum: A ring of cartilage within the acetabulum that deepens the socket, enhancing stability and cushioning.
• Bony Landmarks: Key external points around the hip include the iliac crest, ischial tuberosity, and greater trochanter.
• Nerves and Blood Vessels: Essential nerves and blood vessels pass through and supply the hip area, supporting joint function and sensation.
The combination of bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, and supportive tissues makes the hip joint capable of extensive movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.

02/06/2025

This month at The Parker Clinic we will be reviewing hip complaints, how to assess for them and what we can do about them. Have you come to a Chiropractor about your back pain only to discover that your hip could be a problem too? This is very common and we will explore ways to help.
We will be showing some easy tests for you to try or simple exercises that can make such a difference to the function of your muscles around your hip.
If you have any tips or advice you have found useful, please do share.

Address

Bristol

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	9:30am - 12pm

Website

http://www.parkerclinic.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Parker Clinic posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.