Gloucester Chiropractors

27/02/2026

🎉 Gloucester Chiropractors Has Been Awarded the Patient Partnership Quality Mark! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been officially recognised by with the Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM) a prestigious award celebrating clinics that put patients first.

🌟 What this means for you:
The PPQM is awarded for outstanding patient experience, not marketing or numbers. It confirms that our clinic excels in what matters most to your care:
• Easy, accessible booking and support
• Clear communication about your diagnosis and treatment
• Rigorous safety and hygiene standards
• Total transparency with fees and care plans
• Active listening and continuous improvement based on your feedback

👏 A huge thank you to our amazing team - Alex, Tom, Beth, David, and Harry - and to our patients. Your trust and feedback drive everything we do. This award validates our commitment to detailed diagnostics, clear guidance, and a truly collaborative approach to treatment.

Whether you’re searching for the best chiropractor in Gloucester or simply want care you can trust, this award is your assurance that we meet, and exceed, nationally recognised standards.

Thank you for being part of our community. This achievement is yours as much as ours.

🌐https://www.gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/contact
📲07716 489363
📧 info@gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk

25/02/2026

Knee pain slowing you down? 🦵 You’re not alone.

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of ongoing knee pain, especially over 50,but it can also affect younger adults due to past injuries, repetitive strain, or genetics. It happens when the protective cartilage in the knee gradually wears down, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility.

At Gloucester Chiropractors we take a holistic, whole-body approach to managing knee osteoarthritis and helping you move with confidence again.

Here’s how we can help:

✅ Gentle Joint Mobilisation
Improves joint mechanics, reduces stiffness, and supports better movement.
✅ Soft Tissue Therapy & Dry Needling
Releases muscle tension, reduces inflammation, and improves range of motion.
✅ Personalised Exercise Plans
Targeted strengthening to support and stabilise your knee for long-term results.
✅ Lifestyle & Prevention Advice
Practical guidance on daily habits, posture, and nutrition to protect your joints.

We have four experienced chiropractors and massage therapists dedicated to helping you feel your best. Our philosophy? Prevention is better than cure — and the body works best when treated as a whole.

If knee pain is impacting your life, don’t ignore it. Early care can make a big difference.

📞 Call us on 07716 489363 to book your consultation.
Let’s help you move better, feel better, and live better — naturally.

📩 info@gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk
📲 07716 489363
🌐 www.gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/contact

18/02/2026

Why is a chiropractor talking about stress? 🤔

Because your body and brain are inseparable, and stress has a huge impact on your musculoskeletal system.

When you’re stressed, your body switches into fight-or-flight mode. Muscles (especially in your neck and shoulders) tighten, breathing changes, and your nervous system becomes more sensitive to pain.

Short-term? That’s normal.
Long-term? That’s where problems start.

Chronic stress can lead to:
• Tight, “switched-on” neck and shoulder muscles
• Headaches and migraines
• Increased pain sensitivity
• Poor posture
• Ongoing back and mid-back discomfort

Those tense muscles don’t just feel tight — they can radiate pain and keep your body stuck in a stress loop.

Chiropractic care helps by:
✔️ Reducing muscle tension
✔️ Restoring movement and posture
✔️ Calming the nervous system
✔️ Helping break the stress–pain cycle

When tight muscles relax, they send signals back to the brain that it’s safe to switch out of stress mode.

So yes — stress can cause very real, physical pain. And addressing the musculoskeletal effects can make a real difference.

Your body keeps the score. We help it reset.

📩 info@gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk
📲 07716 489363
🌐 www.gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/contact

03/02/2026

Does bad posture actually cause back pain?

“Sit up straight.”
“Shoulders back.”
“Don’t slouch.”

We hear this all the time, and many people believe their back pain is caused by “bad posture.” But the research tells a different story.

👉 There’s very little evidence that one specific posture (upright or slouched) leads to pain. Some studies even show no link at all between posture and back or neck pain.

So what does matter?

⏱️ How long you stay in one position.
Any posture, sitting, standing, or even “perfect posture”, can lead to stiffness and discomfort if it’s held for too long.

💡 Movement is the key.
Changing positions every 30–60 minutes helps keep joints, muscles, and nerves happier.

Try:
• Shifting how you sit
• Standing up or walking for a few minutes
• Using a sit-stand desk
• Gentle stretches or mobility breaks

And remember - the best posture is your next one!

If back pain is limiting your day, our chiropractors can help you move better, not just “sit straighter.” 💪

📩 info@gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk
📲 07716 489363
🌐 www.gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/contact

30/01/2026

How Can Chiropractic Care Help Sciatica?

Chiropractic care offers an effective, natural approach to managing sciatica by addressing the underlying cause rather than just masking symptoms.

Treatment may include spinal adjustments, joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, and tailored rehabilitation exercises. Together, these aim to reduce nerve irritation, improve movement, relieve muscle tension, and restore healthy spinal function.

Most patients experience significant improvement within a short course of care, especially when treatment is combined with personalised home exercise advice and lifestyle guidance.

If sciatica is affecting your daily life, early assessment and treatment can help speed up recovery and prevent recurrence.

📞 Book your consultation today and start your journey back to pain-free movement.

📩 info@gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk
📲 07716 489363
🌐 www.gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/contact

28/01/2026

2/3 in our Sciatica series - Can Sciatica be serious, and do I need a scan?

The good news is that most cases of sciatica are not serious and often improve with the right care, movement, and exercises. Imaging such as MRI scans is rarely required, as scan findings don’t always match symptoms and usually don’t change the treatment plan.

A thorough chiropractic assessment can accurately diagnose the cause of your symptoms using detailed orthopaedic and neurological testing.

However, urgent medical advice should be sought if you experience:
• Sudden weakness, pain or pins and needles in both legs
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Numbness around the saddle area
• Severe back pain with fever or unexplained weight loss

📩 info@gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk
📲 07716 489363
🌐 www.gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/contact

27/01/2026

Did you know that 𝗪𝗘'𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗!?

We were thinking about keeping it a secret until the plaque arrives in February, but we're a bit too proud of the achievement!

Clinics across the country are invited to share their approach with the Royal College of Chiropractors. Those clinics that demonstrate the highest level of patient care receive the Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM).

Whilst this award reflects the hard work of our incredible team, thanks also has to go to our fantastic patients, whose trust, confidence and support motivate us to keep improving.

https://gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/

26/01/2026

First up in our Sciatica series - what is Sciatica & What Causes It?

Sciatica is a term used to describe pain that travels from the lower back or buttocks down the leg, sometimes reaching as far as the calf or foot. It may also cause symptoms such as pins and needles, burning sensations, numbness, or weakness in the leg or foot.

The most common cause of sciatica is a bulging disc in the lower back, which can irritate or compress the sciatic nerve. Other common causes include age-related spinal changes, muscle tightness in the hips and buttocks, pregnancy-related changes, or direct trauma such as a fall or sports injury.

Although sciatica can be very painful, it is rarely serious and most cases respond extremely well to conservative treatment, including chiropractic care.

If leg pain is stopping you from doing what you love, help is available. 💙

📩 info@gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk
📲 07716 489363
🌐 www.gloucester-chiropractor.co.uk/contact

25/01/2026

Beth has spent the weekend on an incredible course with learning all about Brain Based Chiropractic and the all important impact Chiropractic can have on your nervous system!

23/01/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀.

We want to say thank you to people who refer friends and family to us - your trust and recommendations bring us a unique level of satisfaction.

Referring someone via our app means that you can accrue points that can be redeemed for 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦.

But now, whoever you recommend will also get £𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗙𝗙 their initial consultation.

Existing patients can download our clinic app here:

Android phone - https://shorturl.at/SA7ag

Apple phone - https://shorturl.at/U2Jtj

Thank you once again for your trust and confidence.

23/01/2026

We know Harry very well in Gloucester, and he's now working at our Worcester Clinic too!

Introducing Harry!

Harry has been our resident Sports Massage Therapist at our Gloucester clinic for a couple of years now, and we're thrilled to say he's expanded his availability to add a Friday morning here in Worcester!

Harry is also a student Chiropractor, so he has a fantastic understanding of how chiropractic care and Sports massage work hand in hand.

If you want to get booked in with Harry, give reception a call on 01905 428956 or book online or via the Zoneee App.

📩 info@worcester-chiro.co.uk
📲 01905 428956
🌐 www.worcester-chiro.co.uk/contact

19/01/2026

Tom and David took a jaunt up to Snowdonia the other day and couldn't have timed the weather better. We hope you like the snaps and they inspire!