Wye Valley Chiropractic Clinic

16/10/2025

Today is World Spine Day.

This year, the emphasis is for us all to 'invest' in our spines and minimise back pain with regular physical activity, good posture, and healthy ergonomic habits, lifestyles and workspaces.

Did you know, low back pain is the single biggest cause of disability worldwide, but it also the condition for which the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation?

And did you know that over 600 million people were affected with low back pain in 2020, and nearly 850 million are anticipated to be affected by 2050, mainly due to an ageing, and increasing population?

So, we need to be looking after our spines!

To find out more, and to help support others with back pain, visit
https://www.worldspineday.org/

14/10/2025

MSK conditions like arthritis don’t just cause pain.
They limit mobility, take people out of work, and reduce independence.

On it’s time we treated them like the national priority they are.

14/10/2025

We can help...

MSK conditions affect people at every age and hit hardest in the most deprived communities.

Everyone deserves the chance to move well and live well.

This , members call for truly equitable access to services and better support for those most affected.

04/10/2025

Creaky knees? You're not alone...

"...After back pain, throbbing aches in the knees are the most commonly cited musculoskeletal ailment in older adults, impacting everything from mobility to quality of life..."

Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints, but also one of the most poorly looked after. Science tells us putting in some work now pays dividends later.

01/10/2025

Heading home after a busy, but productive day of Council meetings with the General Chiropractic Council - the regulatory body for the chiropractic profession.

25/09/2025

Isaac joins the team! We're delighted to welcome chiropractor, Isaac McGowan, to the Wye Valley Chiropractic Clinic.

Isaac McGowan joined Wye Valley Chiropractic Clinic after gaining valuable clinical experience at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic. He graduated with a Distinction in MSc
Chiropractic from the University of South Wales, one of the UK’s leading chiropractic institutions.

Isaac is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC), the UK’s statutory regulatory body for chiropractic, and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), the
country’s largest and longest-standing professional chiropractic organisation.

Isaac is passionate about restoring patients to optimal wellbeing through a variety of patient-informed, evidence-based techniques and strategies. He is committed to tailoring care to individual needs, promoting health, and empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery and long-term wellbeing. As a primary healthcare practitioner, he is trained to identify, manage, or refer a wide range of health issues appropriately and is qualified to assess and treat muscle and joint complaints throughout the entire body.

Isaac has a particular interest in supporting healthy lifestyles and helping patients integrate movement and resilience into their everyday routines. Isaac is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds return to the activities they love and meet their goals.

Outside of clinical practice, Isaac enjoys climbing, improving his surfing skills, going to the gym, and exploring the outdoors on hikes. He also has a passion for cooking and is always experimenting with new recipes.

If you'd like to make an appointment to see Isaac, or Elisabeth, please just call the clinic on 01989 567222.

08/05/2025

Wishing Jill the very best of luck as she runs the Bristol Half Marathon this Sunday! Delighted to have been able to keep her moving as she trains for this run - a remarkable journey.

If you'd like to support, I'm sure she, and Great Western Air Ambulance would be very grateful!

My name is Jill and on one very ordinary evening something quite extraordinary happened to me. This is my story: On 1st July 2017 I was nearly killed by a wreckless young driver who ploughed into my s

26/03/2025

The countdown is on – the survey closes on March 31st! 🚨

Are you a chiropractor? Then this is your last chance to make an impact!

We want to hear about your experiences treating patients aged 55 and older with musculoskeletal conditions. Whether you see this patient group often or rarely, your voice matters!

⏳ The survey takes just 20–30 minutes – but your input could help shape the future of chiropractic care for older adults.

📌 Participate before March 31st – after that, it’s too late! 🔗 https://redcap.its.umu.se/redcap/surveys/?s=E9EFKJH8NFRFKHH3
Thank you for contributing to new knowledge and better care! 🙏💙
redcap.its.umu.se

14/11/2024

Go George and Bex!

7 marathons, 7 days, 7 countries, 7 counties...in full fire fighter's kit.💪👩🏻‍🚒🏃🏻‍♀️

An incredible, inspirational pair of women 💪😎 setting an example for us all, and raising funds for the King's Trust.

Wishing them luck and good running 👍

https://www.justgiving.com/page/fireangels-kingstrust-1731339686015?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Ffireangels-kingstrust-1731339686015&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp

26/07/2024

Up to London for meetings today, Friday 26th, but we're back in clinic as usual Monday 29th July.
Have a lovely weekend, when we get there! 😎

20/06/2024

Sore back? Get walking!

"...people who walked three to five times a week, for an average of 130 minutes a week, remained pain-free for nearly twice as long compared with those who did not receive any treatment..."

Australian research finds people who walked three to five times weekly stayed pain-free almost twice as long

20/05/2024

A fantastic few days away last week at the European Chiropractors' Union Convention in Valencia, Spain.

Participating and presenting - developing a 10 year research strategy for Europe, and Preventing Burnout in Healthcare Professionals.

(I took my own advice, went on a bike tour, found the old city and even found a beach!)