Back-in-Action

07/03/2026

We truly love being a part of this community, and doing the work we do 💗

For our small, local clinic, your support and feedback mean the world to our team! From admin, cleaners, reception and of course the practitioners.

If we’ve had the pleasure of helping you feel your best and more normal, would you consider taking a moment to share your experience in a Google review?

Your thoughts not only brighten our day but also help others in your area find the care they need. 💙

Thank you for trusting us with your health journey!

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N.b. Ai does make some funny pictures

We’re trying to make some more informational posts, follow and share if you like the past and future posts.

Have a great weekend folks.

26/02/2026

🧸 ⚡️ Did half-term leave your back feeling older than it is?

What to do?

✅ "Hip Hinge": Stop rounding your back to pick up your kids or their toys. Bend at the hips and knees, keeping your chest up.

✅ Heat Relief: if you’re stiff after sitting on cold benches in the park, a 15-minute wheat bag session can help.

✅ Movement : Spend 1 minute on the floor gently rocking your knees from side to side.

✅ Hydrate: You’ve likely survived on coffee and stress all week. Drink 2 extra glasses of water today keep water flowing to your discs.

❌ Avoid "Powering Through": If your back is screaming, it’s a warning light. 🚨

❌ Stop rounding your back to pick up your kids or their toys.

❌ Stop holding your breath when exerting, breathe out instead.

🐣 Don't ignore it until the Easter holidays! 🌷 Springtime, is coming, so get yourself checked out and treated, so you can be Back In Action ✨ by the time the weathers better.

23/02/2026

When you’re feeling sad, remember this C6 vertebrae (6th bone in your neck) and how happy it is to support you every day! 😃

🛠️To keep your neck happy:

✅ Hold your phone up at eye level today, rather than looking down!

✅ Gently roll your shoulders backwards. Feels better already, doesn't it?

✅ Physically lifting your chin and looking up slightly (instead of at the floor) can actually signal your brain to feel a bit brighter!

22/02/2026

✨ £40 Welcome Offer (Usually £70+).

🔄 Share or forward, this offer ⏭️
to anyone you think might need the help 😣

If you haven’t been in for 12+ months you can also take this offer up!

Bhavini brings over 7 years of Chiropractic experience from a busy London practice 🌆

Bhavini has a special interest in caring for pregnant patients 🤰, she has also been certified in dry needling (medical acupuncture). 🪡

She is currently undertaking further studies in Paediatrics and Applied Kinesiology 📚🤓

☎️ Call 01772 749389 to book, or,
💬 DM us to find out more
(Limited slots: ends 07.03)

Click the link in the comments to read more about her… 👇🏻

22/02/2026

❄️⚡️ Woke up unable to turn your head? You aren't alone this month.

🛠️ What to do?

✅ Heat Pack

✅ Eyes hack - Without moving your neck, look as far to the left as possible with just your eyes, hold for 3 seconds, then look as far to the right. Repeat 10 times

✅ Neck movement - Place your palm against the side of your head. Gently push your head into your hand (use only 10% of your strength) for 5 seconds, then relax. Repeat on the other side.

❌ Avoid sleeping on your stomach.

✅ wear a scarf 🧣

WHY DID IT HAPPEN
If you woke up this morning with your neck locked painfully to one side (a Wry Neck), don’t panic—and don't try to force it to "crack."

It’s called a Torticollis aka Wry Neck.
We’ve seen a huge spike in these cases over the last 4 weeks.

Why? You can blame the Preston weather. 🥶
Even if the thermometer reads 4°C, that wind chill across Penwortham or down by the Ribble makes it feel sub-zero.

When that icy wind hits the exposed skin of the neck (between the scarf and the hairline), the body’s immediate, subconscious reflex is to hunch the shoulders up toward the ears.
Whether you’re waiting at the bus stop, walking the dog or de-icing the car.

You take that tension home, go to sleep, and the muscles never fully relax.

The brain 🧠(the electrician) senses this area is vulnerable. When you make a small move in your sleep, the brain decides the neck is under threat and "trips the main circuit breaker"—throwing everything into a protective spasm to stop movement. Waking up locked.

☎️ Stuck and can't get the "fuse" to reset? Give the clinic a call.
We’re here to help you get back in action gently. ⚡️

📰 The good news, Spring is round the corner and so is a bit of warmer weather (hopefully)
🌷

19/02/2026

In clinic, we often see clients who have aggravated an old injury or caused a new one just by doing "small" jobs around the house—especially moving furniture! 🤕 🦴

Strains, sprains, disc issues and even fractures, can happen in a split second when we lift something awkwardly.

We spotted this brilliant scheme from South Ribble Borough Council and had to share it.
📜 If you’re over 60, or over 18 with a long-term health condition affecting your mobility, you can access a trustworthy handyperson for those home repairs. 🛠️

Whether it's for you, or you’re worried about an elderly parent in the Preston area trying to tackle DIY themselves, this is a fantastic resource.
Whilst we always encourage staying active and independent, sometimes it’s better to move smarter, not harder. Stay safe and outsource the heavy lifting!

Already feeling the strain? If you’ve already "overdone it" and need a hand getting back on your feet, our team of Chiropractors, Physios, and Massage therapists are here to help.

Just call us on 01772 749389 ☎️

Do you need a trustworthy handyperson? We can help! 🛠

Care and Repair are a charitable organisation which aims to improve people’s homes.

This is for people over the age of 60 or over 18 with a long term health condition that affects your mobility.

If you are struggling with some minor jobs such as a leaking tap, putting a picture up or moving some furniture, please get in touch, we can help!

There is support available across a number of the South Ribble hubs. We may be able to offer a subsidised rate to help with the cost of a fully trusted handy person. When contacting the scheme quote your local area for more information.

Email info@carerepair.org or call 01772 204096

You can find out more about the scheme through the care and repair website https://www.carerepair.org/

17/02/2026

Why your back "went" just by putting on a sock... 🧦💥

❄️ Since the start of Winter, we’ve been seeing and treating, lots of you, suffering with Disc problems…

it's a "perfect storm" created by the UK winter lifestyle and the specific climate in the North West.
While most people associate disc slips with heavy lifting, the truth is that the pre-injury state (the "weakening of the fuse") has been building up over the last few months…

During the colder months, people naturally drink less water. At the same time, we turn up the central heating in our homes and offices in Preston, which creates a very dry environment.

•Spinal discs are roughly 80% water. When the body is dehydrated, the discs lose their height and shock-absorbing "bounce."
This results in a “thirsty" disc which is more brittle and prone to micro-tears (annular tears) or bulging under normal loads that they would usually handle in the summer.

Also since November, the days have been shorter and wetter. People have replaced evening walks, with long sessions on the sofa.

• The "Pump" Failure: Discs don't have their own blood supply; they rely on a process called imbibition (a sponge-like pumping action caused by movement).
• The Result: Less movement means less nutrient exchange. The discs become stagnant, acidic, and weak. By the time February/March rolls around, they are "ripe" for an injury from a simple movement like sneezing or putting on a shoe.

So what you need to do —>

Sip water consistently, go for that walk, take breaks regularly (as much as you can!)

Struggling with a "stuck" back or shooting leg pain? Don't just wait for Spring to fix it. Let's find out which "fuses" have tripped and get you back in action. ⚡️

Call us on 01772 749389 for advice and appointments.

17/02/2026

🌅 Morning everyone (and it’s a lovely morning by the look of things)

Just to let everyone know,
There’s some temporary traffic lights placed outside our building and the high school opposite - there’s some building work going on, it might cause a slight delay to your journey getting here.

13/02/2026

✨ £40 Welcome Offer (Usually £70+).

Share or forward ⏭️
this offer to anyone you think might need the help 😣

If you haven’t been in for 12+ months you can also take this offer up!

Bhavini brings over 7 years of Chiropractic experience from a busy London practice 🌆

Bhavini has a special interest in caring for pregnant patients 🤰, she has also been certified in dry needling (medical acupuncture). 🪡

She is currently undertaking further studies in Paediatrics and Applied Kinesiology 📚🤓

☎️ Call 01772 749389 to book, or,
💬 DM us to find out more
(Limited slots: ends 07.03)

Click the link in the comments to read more about her… 👇🏻

12/02/2026

Ever wondered why we sometimes ask you to “push against me” in a position while we apply gentle pressure? 💪
That’s muscle testing, and we use it as a simple, hands-on way to check how well certain muscles are switching on,
how they’re coordinating with each other, and whether pain, irritation, or fatigue is changing the way your body is moving.

For most people, it’s a really easy way to feel what’s happening—rather than us just describing it.

Applied kinesiology (AK) takes that idea a step further by looking for patterns in the body (for example, how a sore joint can affect muscle control nearby). Importantly, it’s not used as a stand-alone “diagnosis” tool—we combine it with your history, movement assessment, range of motion, and standard orthopaedic and neurological tests. We find it’s a useful extra layer of information to help tailor your care, choose the right exercises, and track progress over time.

If you’ve seen muscle testing online and wondered what it actually means in a real clinic, pop a question in the comments and we’ll explain how we use it at Back In Action Chiropractic Clinic.

26/10/2023

Get a FREE Sports Massage when you buy your First Sports Massage with Ben before the end of November. See more about Ben and his offer http://back-in-action.com/uncategorised/bens-sports-therapy-offer.