Jeal Chiropractic

11/03/2026

Understanding Tech Neck: Causes and Solutions 📱🦴
We evolved to look at the horizon, but now we spend our days looking at our laps. This "downward gaze" is more than just a bad habit—it’s a structural shift called Tech Neck.

📉 The "Gravity Tax"
Your head weighs about 10–12 lbs. but as you tilt forward, the pressure on your spine skyrockets:

- 15° Tilt: 27 lbs
- 60° Tilt (The Smartphone Standard): 60 lbs!

That’s like carrying an 8-year-old child on your neck every time you text. Over time, your body creates a "hump" (Thoracic Hyperkyphosis) to protect itself from this strain.

🛠️ Hack Your Habit
You don't have to ditch the tech, just change the angle:

The T-Rex Rule: Keep elbows tucked and bring your phone to eye level.

The External Pivot: Use a laptop stand qitha. Seperate keybaord qnd mouse to avoid "turtling" into your screen. Your desk set up is as important as your to do list!

The 20/20/20 Reset: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away and squeeze together those shoulder blades!

🔄 Reverse the Curve
Move from passive sitting to active recovery with Wall Angels and Foam Rolling and frequent movement. Your spine molds to the shapes you put it in most often—make sure your thinking of your long term health.

*Full article located on website*

We are currently living through a postural epidemic. While our ancestors evolved to look at the horizon, we spend our days looking at our laps. This constant downward gaze is creating a structural …

11/03/2026

We’re proud to introduce our new Women’s Health Hub at Cwm Taf Morgannwg. 💜

The hub will help make it easier for women to access advice, care and support in one place.

We also want to hear from you. Please share your views and experiences of women’s health by completing our short survey: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advice/ctm-womens-health-hub/help-shape-womens-health-care-in-cwm-taf-morgannwg/

Your feedback will help us improve services for women across our communities.



Women’s Health Hub: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advice/ctm-womens-health-hub/

18/02/2026

We're calling for chiropractors to be formally recognised as Allied Health Professionals in England

We've written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, making the case that AHP recognition for chiropractors could help ease NHS pressure and expand access to musculoskeletal care where it’s needed most.

Chiropractors have operated under statutory regulation since 1994, overseen by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) under the Chiropractors Act, with clinical standards and postgraduate training managed through the Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC). Yet chiropractic isn't currently recognised as an AHP in England, whilst physiotherapy and osteopathy are, even though all three professions share a comparable MSK scope and hold statutory regulation.

Our letter draws on independent health economic analysis from the York Health Economics Consortium, showing that fuller NHS integration of chiropractors could free over 100,000 appointments each year. The analysis estimates productivity gains at roughly £400 million annually, potentially climbing to £1.5 billion cumulatively across this Parliament, driven primarily by faster return-to-work outcomes that directly affect workforce availability and economic output.

MSK conditions account for approximately 30% of all GP appointments in the UK. When someone waits weeks for back pain treatment, or when GP appointments fill up with cases that could be managed in community settings, there's regulated capacity sitting just outside the system. Patients need timely MSK care, and chiropractors are already doing it in private practice. Chiropractors are equipped and regulated; what we're asking for is the opportunity to do more within the NHS framework, and to be a part of the solution when services are under pressure.

Community-based chiropractic care already exists across England, and chiropractors are already treating patients with MSK conditions. But without AHP recognition, their ability to integrate properly into NHS pathways remains limited.

Better access to MSK care benefits everyone, so we've requested a meeting to discuss how chiropractic can be better integrated into NHS pathways and ensure patients have timely access to regulated, community-based MSK care.

We're here, we're ready, and we want to help.

Read our full letter: https://lnkd.in/eZQG9JfC

13/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the power of connection! 💕

EXISITNG CLIENTS: Why not share the love and refer a friend, partner, or gym buddy for a recovery session?
From February 14th – 28th, refer a friend and you BOTH get 50% off your next appointment!

Whether it’s overcoming a stubborn sports injury, releasing postural strains, or simply finding serenity, everything is more empowering with a friend by your side.

How to claim: Mention their name when booking and in the appointment! 50% Discount will be applied at payment on the day.
Dates: Valid for appointments booked between Feb 14th and Feb 28th.

Don’t leave your back hanging—spread the love! 🦴✨

08/02/2026

Are you as strong as you think? Come test your Biomarker of Aging!
> Want 15% off your next session at Jeal Chiropractic & MSK Clinic? All you have to do is show up and test your grip strength!

Science shows that grip strength is a powerful indicator of long-term health and physical resilience. On Saturday, Feb 28th, we’re seeing who in Hirwaun has the strongest grip.

The Details:
📅 When: Sat 28th Feb | 9am - 12pm gym, Hirwaun
🏆 The Prize: The strongest man and woman each win a FREE 30-min Sports Massage.
🎁 The Bonus: Everyone who joins in gets a 15% OFF voucher for all services at Jeal Chiropractic & MSK Clinic.

I’ll be on-site all morning to answer your questions about aches, pains, or any MSK issues you’ve been battling. Come get some expert advice and show us what you've got.

See you at the dynamometer!

26/01/2026

Looking to get into the gym this month?

IronWorX Gym and wellbeing hub was born out of necessity for local residents to be able to use a local fitness facility without having to travel for the privilege of keeping healthy. This is Hirwaun's first ever fully operational Gym and wellbeing facility and we hope to create a friendly, welcoming environment with a warm, family atmosphere.

They are extremely community focused and are so pleased to be able to provide a "one stop shop" for all things health and wellbeing.

To view the opportunity, please click on the link below:
https://tempotimecredits.org/use/venue/31092

26/01/2026

Helping our patients get back to doing what they love is the best part of the job. 💙

This client went from struggling with long-distance running to hitting the road with renewed strength and stability. Through guided rehab and MSK expertise, we tackled the knee pain head-on.

Reminder: Our clinic specialise in all things musculoskeletal—not just backs!
At Jeal Chiropractic & MSK Clinic, we look at the whole picture. For this runner that meant:
✅Specific knee stability drills
✅Targeted muscular endurance training
✅Recovery massage
✅ Expert MSK advice to prevent future flare-ups

If your joints or muscles are preventing you from reaching your goals, we’re here to help.
Book your assessment today and let’s get you moving again. 🗓️

26/01/2026

Please share with people who may benefit from this free mental health and wellness workshops!
Fantastic resource that not enough people are aware off!

23/01/2026

If you have a body, you can benefit from sports massage.

It’s not just about "fixing" injuries; it’s about recalibrating your system from the daily grind.

Who am I seeing on my table lately?

The Desktop Warriors: Relieving that "tech neck" and postural tension from 9-5 desk life.

The Super-Parents: For the weary backs of mums and dads juggling toddlers, groceries, and endless life-admin.

The Goal-Getters: Supporting heavy training blocks or prepping you for your first 10k or marathon.

The Frequent Flyers: Flushing out the stiffness and "heavy legs" that follow long travel days.

The Exhausted: Helping lower cortisol levels to fight sleeplessness and that "wired but tired" feeling.

Whether it’s morning stiffness or a PB goal, your body deserves to move without restriction.

✨ Book your reset via the link in my bio.

11/01/2026

🌿 Understanding Pain: Your Body’s Alarm System 🌿
Pain isn’t always a sign of damage—it’s a message. To understand what your body is saying, it helps to know which "alarm" is going off! 🧠👇

🚨 The 3 Types of Pain Signals:
1️⃣ Nociceptive (The Tissue Alarm): The most common type. It’s your body sensing heat, pressure, or inflammation (like a stubbed toe or a sore muscle).
2️⃣ Neuropathic (The Nerve Alarm): This happens when nerves are irritated. It often feels like tingling, "zaps," or pins and needles.
3️⃣ Nociplastic (The Volume Alarm): When the brain stays on high alert even after an injury has healed. The "volume" is just turned up too high!

⏳ How Long Does It Last?
- Acute Pain: Short-term and protective. It's your body’s "Stop! Look! Listen!" signal during healing.
- Chronic Pain: Pain that sticks around. This is usually less about tissue damage and more about a highly sensitive nervous system that needs help feeling safe again.

✨ The Good News:
Pain is influenced by your stress, sleep, and mood—meaning we have many ways to dial the sensitivity back down! ✅ Gentle movement ✅ Deep breathing ✅ Better rest

Remember: Pain is a message, not a punishment. Most day-to-day aches are a request for awareness, not a reason for worry. 🤍
However, if your pain is worrisome, worsening, or long-lasting, please consult your Chiropractor, GP, or healthcare professional for a full assessment and personalised guidance. 🩺✨

Full Blog post is on my website - link in bio