Manchester Spinal Health

10/10/2025

🏃‍♂️ Preparing for the Manchester Half Marathon this Sunday?
We’ve opened extra appointments tomorrow (Saturday) for runners who want to make sure their body is moving efficiently before race day.

At the Clinic, we often see runners come in with:
• Shin splints from overload or poor shock absorption
• Knee pain (patellofemoral or IT band issues) due to altered hip mechanics
• Plantar fasciitis and calf tightness from limited ankle mobility
• Lower back or hip discomfort linked to poor pelvic control

When assessing runners, we don’t just look at the area of pain — we assess how the body moves as a whole:
• Pelvic alignment and lumbar mechanics
• Foot and ankle mobility
• Muscle imbalances between hip flexors, glutes, and hamstrings
• Compensation patterns that develop over time and lead to overuse injuries

Our goal is to identify the root cause, correct the movement pattern, and help you recover faster — so you can run smoother, stronger, and pain-free.

18/09/2025

😲 The Shocking Link Between Your Vagus Nerve and Breathing Muscle (Diaphragm)!

Did you know your vagus nerve – often called the “wandering nerve” – is deeply connected to your diaphragm, the main muscle of breathing?

👉 When the vagus nerve isn’t working optimally, it can affect how well your diaphragm moves. This can contribute to:

Shallow breathing

Increased stress and tension

Digestive issues

Neck and chest tightness

The relationship works both ways:
✅ Poor diaphragm movement (from posture, stress, or injury) can irritate the vagus nerve.
✅ A healthy, mobile diaphragm helps calm the vagus nerve, reducing stress and supporting better digestion, heart rate, and recovery.

That’s why hands-on therapy targeting both nerve and muscle can have a powerful effect on your pain, stress, and overall wellbeing.

📍 At Manchester Spinal Health, we use osteopathy & chiropractic techniques to restore proper function in these systems — helping you breathe easier, move better, and feel calmer.

🔗 Book your appointment online today: manchesterspinalhealth.com

📞 07482 487812

15/09/2025

🦴 New 2025 Evidence: How Hands-On Care Helps Pain & Recovery

🔍 What the research says
1. Manual therapy + exercise > exercise alone
• A 2025 systematic review found that combining spinal manipulation or mobilisation with structured exercise reduced pain and disability more than exercise alone in people with chronic back pain.
(PubMed, 2025)

2. Targeted, longer treatment plans matter
• Patients who received care for at least 16 weeks (hands-on therapy plus stabilisation exercise) saw far greater improvements than those who only had short programs.
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2025)

3. Education + treatment reduces fear & pain
• When patients learned about how pain works (Pain Neuroscience Education) alongside hands-on therapy, pain scores dropped by nearly 50%.
(MDPI, 2025)

4. Spinal care restores movement
• Manual adjustments and mobilisation improve spinal mobility and joint function, which helps people move more freely — and movement itself is proven to speed recovery.

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💡 What this means for you
• Hands-on care works best when combined with active rehab — the spine responds to movement and treatment together.
• Recovery is not instant, but consistent — sticking with a program over weeks/months gives your body time to reset.
• Understanding pain changes outcomes — when you know what’s happening inside your body, you recover faster and with less fear.

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✨ At Manchester Spinal Health, our approach blends osteopathy, chiropractic techniques, soft tissue therapy, exercise, and education to get you feeling and moving better — often starting from day one.

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📊 Stat to remember:
👉 People with back pain who had manual therapy + education cut their pain from 5.9/10 to 3.0/10 on average.

07/09/2025

🌟 Meet Shiva – Here to Help You Move Better 🌟

Shiva is available in clinic on Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons.
With a Master’s degree in Chiropractic and further training in:
✅ Soft tissue therapy
✅ Dry needling
✅ Cupping (as an adjunct)

She blends these approaches to relieve pain, improve movement and support long-term recovery. Whether you’re dealing with muscle tension, sports injuries, or stubborn aches, Shiva’s treatments are tailored to your individual needs.

📅 Book your session with Shiva this week and experience the difference.
📍 60a Washway Rd, Sale M33 7RE
📞 Call/WhatsApp: 07482 487812
🔗 Book online: www.manchesterspinalhealth.com

03/09/2025

💡 Did You Know? Only 1 in 10 Back Pain Treatments Truly Work

A major new review of 301 clinical trials found that just 10% of non-surgical treatments for lower back pain showed meaningful benefits beyond placebo.

The ones with the best evidence include:
✅ NSAIDs (for acute pain)
✅ Exercise therapy
✅ Spinal manipulation
✅ Taping

This research highlights the importance of focusing on treatments backed by strong evidence and using a personalised, multi-modal approach—rather than relying on “quick fixes” that may not help.

At Manchester Spinal Health, we combine hands-on care, exercise rehab, and tailored advice to help you get lasting results.

📍 60a Washway Rd, Sale M33 7RE
📞 Call or WhatsApp: 07482 487 812
👉 Book online: manchesterspinalhealth.com/bookings

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/18/only-10-of-non-surgical-treatments-for-back-problems-kill-pain-says-review?

31/08/2025

Taking care of your overall health makes you less susceptible to aches and pains.
Have a listen to this podcast by The Diary of a CEO.

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Episode

27/08/2025

We teamed up with University of Manchester athletes 🏆 to show how osteopathy helps push performance to the next level. Just like fine-tuning a Formula 1 car 🚗💨 — alignment, power, and injury prevention make all the difference.

👉 Watch how the pros benefit — and imagine what it could do for you.

📅 Book your session today: https://manchesterspinalhealth.com/bookings/

📞 Call or WhatsApp: 07482487812

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21/08/2025

🌟 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🌟

We know aches and pains don’t take a day off — so neither do we (completely 😉).
This Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August, our clinic will be open from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm for appointments.

👉 Perfect if you need a quick tune-up before the week ahead.
📞 Call us on 07482 487 812 or book online here: manchesterspinalhealth.com/bookings

Spaces are limited — so secure your slot early!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Bank Holiday 💙

Easily book an appointment at Manchester Spinal Health for expert osteopathy, chiropractic, and acupuncture care. Get pain relief—schedule your visit today!