Clevedon Chiropractic

31/08/2025

Meet Freddie!
For anyone who hasn’t met him yet, this is Freddie — our newest family member at the home clinic. You may hear him say hello when you arrive! He’s very sweet and loves people. If you’d like to meet him in person, just let David know and Freddie will be happy to come and charm you.

23/05/2025

After working in a rural community for 25 years, I can say this is accurate — the farmer pain scale is something else.
Have a good weekend everybody.

13/05/2025

Falls aren’t just about "being clumsy" or "getting old" — they often result from a combination of factors like muscle weakness, poor balance, joint stiffness, pain, or even multiple medications.

The good news? Chiropractic care can help improve strength, flexibility, and proprioception (your awareness of body position and movement) — all of which can reduce your risk of falling.

Our comprehensive physical exams and tailored treatment plans are designed to keep you steady, mobile, and confident.

📅 Book online: clevedonchiro.co.nz
📞 Or call 021 021 44070 for a no-obligation chat.

06/05/2025

The dawn of a new era!
Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic—but I am genuinely excited to be back in practice next week.

The leg has mostly healed, though I might be channeling my inner “Dr House” with a cane (don’t worry, I’ll try to keep the sarcasm in check).

Bookings are open—call 021 021 44070 or visit our website https://www.clevedonchiro.co.nz/ to make an appointment.

02/03/2025

I've had a wee injury and will be taking a break from practice for a while. I’ll be in touch soon with everyone who has had appointments cancelled or has upcoming bookings to discuss the best options for your care.

08/01/2025

Pain isn't just a lack of anti-inflammatories—it's the result of an interaction between your body and brain, signaling that something needs to change. Instead of masking the symptoms, let's work together to uncover the root causes and create lasting relief.
Call, today for a holistic approach to pain management
02102 144070

22/12/2024

🎄✨ 2024 is a wrap! 🎉
Hope you all have an awesome festive season, full of laughs, good vibes, and quality time with those who are important to you. Stay safe out there—watch the water and take it easy on the roads.

I'll be back at the Clevedon Village Medical Centre on January 13th. However, if you need urgent care in the meantime, I'll be available at my home clinic.

Stay safe, and see you in the New Year!

23/11/2024

01/09/2024

I've just turned 60 so this was personally relevant.
"At 60 years, life expectancy was progressively longer for higher physical activity volume and intensity profiles"
So if you want to put some years on your life and life in your years, get exercising!
If you're having trouble doing this due to pain or injury, or if it just doesn't feel right, we're here to help.
Open access: https://www.sciencedirect.com/.../pii/S2095254624001261...

20/08/2024

Be sure to check out the 10 tips in this helpful infographic to keep your gardening as safe and pain-free as you can this season.
The gardening injuries are starting to ramp up as the weather warms up but there are a few simple things you can be aware of to reduce your chance of something unpleasant happening. I would say point 2 and 3 are particularly important to reduce chance of injury. You wouldn't start at the gym after a long break with an hours solid deadlifting would you??
Seek professional guidance from a chiropractor or other healthcare provider if pain or an injury does occur. Early treatment and guidance can make a big difference in recovery and preventing long-term issues.
(credit to www.mangiarellirehabilitation.com for the infographic)

17/07/2024

Ever had a head injury and wondered if it's a concussion or whiplash? I recently faced this dilemma after banging my head. Luckily, as a chiropractor who has dealt with a lot of these over the years, I have lots of baseline information and practical knowledge to help with my diagnosis.

Did you know? Whiplash can occur at a G-force of just 4.5 G's, while concussion typically requires 70-120 G's! Annoyingly, their symptoms can be surprisingly similar (see table below).

After proper diagnosis, I'm feeling much better thanks to targeted neck treatment. If you've had a head or neck injury, don't guess - get it checked! Book an appointment at Clevedon Chiropractic for expert diagnosis and treatment. Your health is too important to leave to chance!