Bourne Chiropractic & Rehabilitation

19/03/2026

❤️‍🔥 Love days like this when patients literally get treated bathed in sunshine ☀️ 😎

16/03/2026

📢 Introducing our fabulous new Sports Massage Therapist Laura! Laura is joining the Team and starting with us this Friday 🖐️ Now available to book online or via our reception team on 01252 794037.

15/03/2026

💐 Wishing all our Mummy patients a relaxing and spoilt Mothers Day 😁

14/03/2026

💐Dads/kids - are you stuck for Mothers Day ideas? How about a 1 hour massage voucher? We are open today until 1pm to pick up, or they can be emailed across

13/03/2026

💴 If Time is Money why do we do 30 min Chiropractic Treatments?

In short, because we want to be thorough. Thorough with Treatment, thorough with working through your Lifestyle Triggers, thorough with Rehab to prevent recurrence.

We put our money where our mouth is. Trust us to be money well spent to get you out of pain as quickly as possible.

Having treated the people of Farnham for 18 years, Bourne Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Clinic was s

11/03/2026

🙌 Always happy to support our local community - voucher from BC&R up for grabs!

Our annual auction is now LIVE - and it's bigger than ever! Explore an amazing selection of lots and place your bids before it all closes at 7pm on Thursday 19 March.
There’s something for everyone from an overnight stay at the Aviator Hampshire or family membership at Wrecclesham Tennis Club to tickets for the iconic Big Bourne Bash and puppy training classes from Superdog Trainers - Surrey.
Treat yourself or someone else and help support our school and its students at the same time.
Browse and bid here: https://auctionofpromises.com/AuctionforWeydonSchoolTrustFund2026

10/03/2026

🐣 Early Easter Gifts!

How gorgeous are these handknitted cupcakes complete with chocolate eggs, from a grateful patient! 😍 😋 🍫

02/02/2026

📢 FREE Video Chiropractic Consults! 📢

Did you know we offer free Chiropractic 10 minute video consults?

These can be booked via either our online Janeapp system or by calling us

💻https://bournechiropracticclinic.janeapp.co.uk/

☎️ 01252 794037

30/01/2026

🦵 Why do I have Back Pain when I have (osteo) arthritis in my hip? Why are you suggesting my knee pain is due to my stiff ankles?

‼️We are really good at getting to the cause of your pain, and resolving it!

🔗 Kinetic Chain – The Alternating Pattern of Stability and Mobility

The kinetic chain describes how the human body functions as an interconnected system rather than isolated joints. Every joint influences the one above and below it, meaning dysfunction in a single region can create compensations throughout the entire body. This image highlights a fundamental biomechanical principle: the body alternates between joints designed primarily for stability and joints designed primarily for mobility.

At the top of the chain, the cervical spine requires stability to support the head and protect neural structures while allowing controlled movement. Excessive mobility here often develops as compensation for restrictions elsewhere, commonly presenting as neck pain, headaches, or muscle tension. Proper cervical stability depends on deep neck flexors and postural control rather than large, force-producing muscles.

Moving downward, the thoracic spine is designed for mobility, especially rotation and extension. Adequate thoracic movement allows efficient arm swing, overhead reach, and trunk rotation. When thoracic mobility is restricted—often due to prolonged sitting or poor posture—the cervical and lumbar regions are forced to move excessively, increasing injury risk.

The lumbar spine is primarily a stability segment. Its role is to transfer forces between the upper and lower body while maintaining a neutral alignment. When lumbar stability is compromised, excessive motion appears in the lower back, often leading to disc stress, muscle overuse, and chronic pain.

Below the lumbar spine, the hip joints are built for mobility. They allow large ranges of motion in all planes and act as major force generators during walking, running, and lifting. Restricted hip mobility commonly shifts movement demand to the lumbar spine or knees, explaining why hip stiffness is frequently linked to back and knee problems.

The knee joint functions primarily as a stability joint. While it allows flexion and extension, it relies heavily on surrounding structures for alignment and load distribution. Poor hip or ankle mobility increases rotational and shear forces at the knee, often contributing to ligament strain, patellofemoral pain, or meniscal stress.

At the base of the chain, the ankle and foot complex require mobility, particularly dorsiflexion and controlled pronation–supination. This mobility allows shock absorption and adaptation to the ground. When ankle mobility is limited, compensations occur at the knee and hip, altering gait mechanics and increasing overall load through the system.

The alternating pattern of stability and mobility is not random—it is essential for efficient movement. When a joint fails to meet its primary role, the body adapts by borrowing motion or stability from neighboring joints. Over time, these compensations reduce efficiency, increase energy cost, and elevate injury risk.

Understanding the kinetic chain shifts the focus of assessment and rehabilitation. Pain at one joint often originates from dysfunction elsewhere in the chain. Restoring the correct balance of stability and mobility at each level allows forces to flow smoothly through the body, improving performance and reducing strain.

The body moves best when each link in the chain does its job. Stability where control is needed, mobility where motion is required, and coordination everywhere in between.

22/01/2026

⚡️TISSUE HEALING⁣ ⚡️
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🤕When patients sustain an injury, one of the first questions we are asked is, “How long will it take until I am back to normal?”

The difficult part of injuries is that there are certain components of them we are unable to control, such as our age, the type of tissue that was injured, blood supply to a specific tissue, and the extent of damage that was done.⁣
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🙌However, what we can control is enhancing our understanding of tissue healing, and how to optimize healing times by avoiding factors that could slow the normal healing process.⁣
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As our bodies go through the healing process we go through 3 key phases of recovery, here is a quick breakdown:

1️⃣ Inflammatory Phase (0-7 days): The body’s immediate response to injury: swelling, redness, & sometimes pain.

2️⃣ Proliferative Phase (7-21 days): New tissue begins to form. Movement & direct tissue loading is key during these next two phases.

3️⃣ Remodeling Phase (3 weeks to 12 months): The new tissue strengthens & matures. Gradual return to full activity is important to prevent re-injury. 🏋️‍♀️

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‼️It’s important to note that different tissues heal at different rates! And more importantly, the severity of the injury also impacts the length of recovery. You’ll notice that the range of healing times is quite large! So please - respect that you may recover faster or slower than your friend with the “same injury”.

There are so many factors that go into recovery - but a good understand of tissue healing timelines is definitely the place to start for both clinicians & patients.

We also recommend focusing on sleep, hydration, & nutrition (especially protein and creatine) to help you recover as fast as possible. These seem simple, but they are often overlooked.

17/01/2026

📣 Our Chiropractors Lucy and Nicole are proud to be part of the General Chiropractic Council and British Chiropractic Association, that work to keep Standards and Ethics high, and Regulation robust.

06/01/2026

☃️ Loving the snow! ❄️ 🛷