Nimblelimbs Studio

09/11/2025

Mondays don’t have to be Monday-ish.
Come stretch, wiggle, giggle and gently un-crumple yourself.

4.30pm Chair Yoga (for those who like comfort and enlightenment)

6.30pm Very Gentle Yoga (so gentle, even your hamstrings will forgive you)

£8.50 at Nimblelimbs Studio, Alscott Farm
Booking: Text Jennie 07760 492903

Bring your body exactly as it is.
We’ll make it feel glad it came xx

09/11/2025

SPINAL MANIPULATION – WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING

There’s this ridiculous idea floating around that a simple thrust can “realign” your bones. Let’s be clear — that’s not what’s happening. You cannot push vertebrae back into place with your hands. The spine isn’t dislocating and relocating every time someone cracks your back. If it were actually misaligned the way some claim, you’d be in hospital, not on a treatment table.

When a practitioner performs a spinal manipulation, the movement is extremely small — a few millimetres at most. The joint surfaces briefly separate, creating a rapid change in pressure within the synovial joint. That change causes gas (mostly CO₂ and nitrogen) to form and collapse inside the joint fluid — the audible “pop.” That’s all the noise is. It’s not bones moving back into place. It’s cavitation — a pressure change in the joint capsule.

Physiological Effects

Manipulation affects the body mainly through neurophysiological responses, not through physical repositioning of bones. The quick stretch activates mechanoreceptors within the joint capsule and surrounding tissues. These receptors send a flood of sensory input to the spinal cord and brain. This temporary barrage can reduce the sensitivity of nociceptive pathways (pain signalling) and alter muscle tone via reflex mechanisms. That’s why after a manipulation, patients often feel “looser,” “lighter,” or notice an improved range of motion — it’s not because their bones were realigned; it’s because their nervous system has momentarily adjusted how it’s interpreting movement and pain.

The effect can also increase local blood flow and help restore normal joint motion if it’s been restricted by protective muscle guarding. Again — that’s a functional change, not a structural one.

Why the Realignment Myth Persists

The “realignment” myth continues because it sounds dramatic and easy to sell. It gives people the impression something was out of place and the practitioner fixed it. It’s a neat story — but it’s nonsense. The vertebrae are held in place by strong ligaments, discs, and deep stabilising muscles. A single thrust cannot overcome that structure and magically shift things back.

05/11/2025

Give the gift of pure relaxation this Christmas! 🎁

Treat someone special (or yourself!) to a luxurious massage — the perfect way to unwind, de-stress, and feel refreshed for the new year. Gift vouchers are available at Nimblelimbs Studio today!

03/11/2025

Take a deep breath and unwind tonight at our Very Gentle Yoga class — perfect for easing into your evening. Join us at 6:30pm at Nimblelimbs Studio

Only £8.50 — message Jennie on 07760 492903 to book your spot!

12/10/2025

Gentle Yoga – Monday Evenings at Nimblelimbs Studio

Ease into your week with a calm, nurturing flow to unwind body and mind.
Join us every Monday from 6.30–7.30pm at Nimblelimbs Studio for a gentle yoga class — the perfect way to stretch, breathe, and restore your energy.

✨ Suitable for all levels
🪷 £8.50 per class
📍 Alscott Farm, near Shebbear

Come as you are and leave feeling lighter.
👉 Message Jennie on 07760 492903 to book your place and start your week with some ☮️ and ❤️

12/10/2025

Hey everyone 🍂✨
We’re so excited about Autumn Vibes: A Sound & Scent Journey — it’s been such a joy to create! 🌿

We’re getting organised now and just need to get an idea of numbers. We’re planning two sessions:
🕊️ Sat 25th 10-11.30am
🌙 Sun 26th 6.30-8pm - update: only 2 spaces left

Can you please let us know if you’re coming and which one you’d like to join? 💛 07760 492903 £18

Can’t wait to share this experience with you!

07/10/2025

Class here at Nimblelimbs Studio every Monday from 4.30-5.30pm £8.50 - get in touch with Jennie on 07760 492903

Movement, Music, and Mindfulness for Active Older Adults Looking for a fun, social, and healthy way to stay active? BEST FOOT FORWARD is a chair-based movement class that blends gentle yoga, dance,…

07/10/2025

Lately, I’ve been struck by how much we can hold two truths at once. Our inner world can be pushing — full of desire, drive, and dreams. While the outer world is gently pulling — guiding, aligning,…

06/10/2025

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250926-how-to-futureproof-your-knees

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.