Chiropractic Plus

14/02/2026

10/02/2026

Whether it’s joints, muscles, or compressed nerves, understanding the different contributors to pain can help you move more comfortably and feel supported.

I’m Cathy Mee, and I offer personalised, evidence-informed chiropractic care tailored to you.

📍 Location: RFL House, Dunblane FK15 9AJ
📞 Call: 07579 783628
🌐 Book online: www.chiropraticplus.co.uk

Take the first step to better movement today, book your appointment online!

10/02/2026

⚡️Interesting research from sports science this week⚡️

Shared by the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS), a global organisation involved in education, research, and multidisciplinary sports healthcare.

📚 A study in elite athletes found that a single session of spinal treatment may lead to short-term improvements in leg strength and muscle activation, particularly when followed by movement or training.

This doesn’t replace good training or recovery, but highlights how manual therapy can serve as a valuable tool to enhance movement and support performance for many individuals.

You can read the article in full below 👇

Research corner: The FICS Research Commission shares this recommended read.

📖 The effects of a single session of spinal manipulation on strength and cortical drive in athletes.

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate whether a single session of spinal manipulation (SM) increases strength and cortical drive in the lower limb (soleus muscle) of elite Taekwondo athletes.

Read full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29327170/

For sports chiropractors and multidisciplinary performance teams, this study offers actionable timing guidance: when SM is used, the strength benefit appears to peak within 30 minutes, while heightened corticospinal drive may persist for at least an hour. Practically, that suggests scheduling SM proximal to strength or power tasks—e.g., during warm-up prior to lower-limb loading, jump testing, or speed-strength sessions—to exploit the acute window.

Because the effect seems mediated more by descending cortical drive (V-wave) than by spinal reflex gain (H-reflex), pairing SM with motor practice that is skilful, high-intent, and velocity-specific could translate neural priming into functional performance. Caveats include the small, homogeneous sample (elite Taekwondo with subclinical spinal pain) and the short follow-up; do not generalize to all athletes or assume chronic gains. Use SM as an adjunct to evidence-based preparation (sleep, nutrition, warm-up, potentiation), and monitor individual responses (force outputs, RPE, readiness) to determine who benefits most and when to deploy the intervention within the training micro cycle.

30/01/2026

Last minute appointment for chiro or massage today (Friday) 2pm
👉 BOOK ONLINE: https://chiropractic-plus.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings
📞 or call 07579 783628

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27/01/2026

Last-minute appointment available TODAY 2pm.
30 mins: massage or chiro treatment.
Text 07579783628 to reserve (or nip onto the booking page)

Save time and book your appointments online with Chiropractic Plus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

15/01/2026

It's been a busy week but there are a couple of last minute appointments available tomorrow.
Online booking here > https://chiropractic-plus.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings
or call 07579 783628

13/01/2026

➡️ Advanced Soft Tissue Therapy for Sports & Everyday Strain

A patient today was experiencing hip stiffness⚡️ that made training and daily activities uncomfortable. Stretching helped, but some movements were still limited 😣.

Using assessment-led soft tissue therapy and movement-focused care 👐🏃‍♂️, we worked on areas that mattered most to support mobility and ease tension.

Research supports combining manual therapy with movement-based exercises to improve function and reduce discomfort. For example, Narenthiran et al. (2025) found that adding manual therapy to exercise could help with pain and disability.

This approach is about supporting your body so you can move more comfortably and stay active 🏋️‍♂️.

Treatment included:
🔅 Massage techniques combined with active movement – taking massage a step further to improve function.
🔅 Western Medical Acupuncture – to help manage muscle tension
🔅 Sports taping – to provide support during activity

Why this approach is different:
✅ Assessment-led, not a set routine
✅ Combines hands-on treatment with movement
✅ Delivered by a regulated healthcare professional

📍 Dunblane
🔗 www.chiropracticplus.co.uk

📅 Book: https://chiropractic-plus.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings



References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40325660/

06/01/2026

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New beginners class starts in The Dunblane Centre on January 28th at 7.30pm.
Want to move more, stress less, and feel steadier on your feet? Designed for beginners, this class supports balance, flexibility, and relaxation, while gently introducing the internal principles of Tai Chi through mindful, connected movement. No robes or rituals — just practical instruction, open minds, and focused practice. First night is a free introductory session.

31/10/2025

Skeletons have had their time…bring on the nervous system 😅 🎃 👻

30/10/2025

➡️ Comprehensive Care for De Quervain’s Tendonitis (For an Academic Writer)
“When your work depends on your hands, even a small flare-up in the wrist can bring everything to a standstill.”
This academic developed pain and stiffness along the thumb side of the wrist; classic De Quervain’s Tendonitis. While recovering from a leg injury, she relied heavily on her hands for support, overloading the tendons and making daily movements painful.
**Treatment included:**
🔅 Dry Needling - releasing tightness in the muscles and tissue surrounding the irritated tendons to improve circulation and ease local tension.
🔅 Electrical Stimulation - delivering gentle electrical pulses through the needles, boosting circulation, reducing pain, and accelerating tissue healing.
🔅Sports Taping - providing flexible support that reduces load on the injured tendons while still allowing natural, pain-free motion needed for typing and daily activity.
**Key benefits of this approach:**
✅ Reduces tendon strain and mechanical overload
✅ Boosts blood flow and tissue repair
✅ Provides immediate comfort during activity
✅ Supports healing without limiting normal use

25/10/2025

Great little mobility routine that you can do in a small space.

16/10/2025

Just in case any of my horsey patients are looking for a new rug.

Weatherbeeta Comfitec Plus Dynamic II Detach-A-Neck 100g 1200 denier 5'6" High-quality turnout rug. New with tags: has been out of the bag for trying on but was too big for my youngster, then again for photos. Missed the return window hence sale. Can be collected Dunblane, Stirlingshire. This rug is...