360 Chiropractic

20/01/2026

You Don’t Need an Injury to See a Chiropractor (Prevention is better than cure)

Chiropractic isn’t just for when you have been over enthusiastic on your New Year’s resolution and got an injury. In fact, the best time to get checked is before things get painful. Small movement restrictions and muscle imbalances can build quietly, then show up as pain when you ramp up training, sit longer at work, or hit a busy spell.

Why prevention wins:
☑️ Catch issues early: Identify stiff joints, tight tissues, or asymmetries before they turn into pain.
☑️ Move better, perform better: Improving spinal, hip and shoulder motion often makes everyday movement and sport feel smoother and easier.
☑️ Reduce “boom-and-bust” cycles: A plan that matches your desk life, gym load, and recovery keeps niggles from becoming lay-offs.
☑️ Personalised “prehab”: Simple mobility, strength and ergonomics tweaks you can actually stick to.
☑️ Confidence: Knowing what to do (and what to avoid) when you’re upping mileage or lifting heavier.

What a proactive session can include:
☑️ Movement and posture check
☑️ Joint work and soft-tissue release (as needed)
☑️ Tailored mobility/strength plan and desk/gym tips
☑️ Clear red-flag guidance if something needs GP follow-up

If you want 2026 to feel good, start now - prehab beats rehab every time.

Curious whether this could help you? Get in touch – we’d love to see you!

15/01/2026

Small Things That Prevent Big Niggles (New Year Edition)

New year energy is great; just make sure it doesn’t turn into new injury energy. Tiny tweaks add up to fewer setbacks and more consistency.

Kit
• Footwear: replace worn trainers (400–500 miles is a guide).
• Comfort not fashionable: focus on comfort, function, and support in your kit rather than expensive or fashionable items
• All the ladies: A well-fitted sports bra is essential for support during exercise. Choose one that is appropriate for the impact level of your chosen activity.

Warm-up / cool-down
• Before: 5–8 mins dynamic mobility (leg swings, lunges, arm circles).
• After: 20–30s static stretches (calves, quads, glutes, hip flexors, chest, lats).

Form over weight
• Learn the correct technique before adding the weight. Good form is better than wobbling around with a heavy weight.

Recovery basics
• Sleep: your #1 recovery tool.
• Protein + hydration: support tissue repair.
• Variety: mix impact days with strength and mobility.

January reminder: Resolutions work best slow and steady. Overexertion and injury are common reasons people quit. Begin with short, low-intensity activities and gradually increase as your fitness improves.

Don’t forget to look after your body in between the workouts. Get in touch for an appointment

13/01/2026

Go Slow to Go Far (and Stay Injury-Free)

New year, new… sprain? Let’s not.

If you’re eager to get back into the gym after a break, or your New Year’s Resolution is to get back into fitness, read on.

Your muscles, tendons, and joints need time to re-adapt - think gradual load, not hero mode.

How to ramp up safely:
• Start at 50–70% of your previous weights/distance/volume.
• Rule of 10%: increase total load (time, distance, sets, or weight) by no more than 10% per week.
• Alternate hard/easy days: give tissues 24–48 hours to recover.
• Technique first: lighter, high-quality reps is better than heavy, wobbly reps.
• Warm up dynamically, cool down gently: mobilise before, stretch after.
• Plan a de-load week every 4–6 weeks (reduce volume by 20–30%).
• Red flags: sharp pain, swelling, “pop,” numbness/weakness = stop and get checked.

Small, steady progress beats jumping straight in at 100% - and you’ll feel better for longer.

If you need some extra work when you first start back - assessment, joint work, soft-tissue release - get in touch.

10/01/2026

Thank you, everyone!

I’m delighted to share that our annual 360 Chiropractic Christmas Raffle raised £557 for Dingley's Promise - including Gift Aid and matched funding.

Huge thanks to everyone who bought tickets, spread the word, and donated prizes! Your support makes a real difference for children and families support by Dingley’s Promise.

Here’s to community, kindness, and starting the year on a high note. 💙

09/01/2026

A lot of people ask what a chiropractor actually does, and the answer is simpler than you might think. Chiropractors specialise in how your spine, joints and muscles move, and how that movement affects the rest of your body. When something isn’t working quite right - maybe you’re feeling stiff, sore, or dealing with ongoing back or neck pain - a chiropractor looks at the way your body functions as a whole to find the root cause.

Using hands-on techniques like gentle adjustments, joint mobilisation and soft tissue work, they help improve mobility, reduce tension and support your body’s natural ability to heal. Many people visit a chiropractor for back or neck pain, headaches, sciatica or general tightness, but the goal is always the same: helping you move better, feel better, and get back to living your life comfortably.

A huge part of chiropractic care is education too. From posture tweaks and ergonomic tips to exercises that keep you strong and prevent future issues, it’s all about giving you the tools to look after your body long-term. Chiropractic is natural, non-invasive and focused on restoring proper function so your body can work the way it’s supposed to.

If you’d like to find out more, drop me a message!

06/01/2026

If you work from home, or spend long periods of time sitting at a desk, here is a quick 2-minute posture check you can do right now to alleviate any long term pain!

✔️ Sit up straight but do not over extend your back
✔️ Relax your shoulders and feel the lovely stretch down your neck
✔️ Plant your feet flat on the floor and create a 90 degree angle from your hips to your knees and down to your feet
✔️ Make sure your chin is parallel to the ground ensuring that your neck is neither bending forward or back, which puts unnecessary pressure on your spine

How does that feel? Your spine will thank you! Allow yourself regular breaks and repeat this 4 point posture check at each break.

31/12/2025

A brand new year, a fresh new start! Here's to 12 months of better posture, fewer aches, and feeling your absolute best. I'm so grateful for all your support over the past year and can’t wait to help you move into 2026 feeling amazing.

Got any resolutions for looking after yourself this year? If "less back pain" or "better posture" made the list, you know where to find me!

Wishing you health, happiness, and plenty of stretches in the year ahead. Let’s make 2026 your best year yet!

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Take some time to relax, allow your body to switch off for a little bit, and spend a moment ready to recuperate, ready for the start of a New Year!

And don't forget your posture over the Christmas period! Stretch whilst reaching for the Christmas chocolates, bend your knees when picking up the discarded wrapping paper from the floor, have your feet firmly planted on the ground whilst playing family charades and find yourself a comfortable position whilst sitting on the sofa watching Elf!

23/12/2025

Officially finished for Christmas and decided to start my day with some festive yoga 🧑🏻‍🎄

23/12/2025

Lifting a giant turkey (or three trays of roasties) this Christmas?

Keep your back happy while you cook! My new festive blog shares simple, safe lifting tips - hip hinge basics, using the big muscles, and how to put heavy trays down without a twinge. Quick to read, easy to use, perfect for a pain-free Christmas dinner.

👇 Read the blog here:

Got a few extra guests descending for Christmas? That usually means a bigger bird, more trays, and a lot of to-and-fro with roasting tins. Safe lifting isn’t just for boxes and furniture – your Christmas turkey (and all those sides) can be surprisingly heavy. I love a juicy turkey with all the t...

22/12/2025

Thank goodness for the 360 Christmas Elf!

19/12/2025

Looking for some simple exercises to ease neck pain? Give these a try!

Rotation
• From a neutral position, turn your head slowly to the left as if looking over your shoulder.
• Pause for a moment before turning your head back to the centre.
• Repeat on the right side.

Forward bending
• Lower your head forward towards the chest and hold for a moment.
• Slowly move your head upward to a neutral position.
• Repeat the motion several times.

Shoulder rolls
• Start with your head and neck in a neutral position.
• Lift both shoulders in a shrugging motion, without moving your head or neck.
• Move your shoulders in a circular motion, squeezing the shoulder blades together and then releasing them to push them forward.
• Repeat the movement in the opposite direction.

Side bends
• Extend both arms straight above your head and clasp your hands.
• Without bending your neck, lean slowly towards the left side.
• Return to the centre, keeping the arms above your head.
• Repeat the movement on your right side.

Seated twist
• Sit on a chair with a straight back.
• Put your left hand on your right knee and gently pull to rotate the shoulders to the right as if looking behind the chair.
• Slowly return to the centre.
• Repeat the twist with your right hand on the left knee.

I hope these help. Let me know how you get on!