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Chiropractic care focused on finding the root cause of pain, not just treating symptoms.

Using hands-on assessment, movement analysis and muscle testing to restore function, reduce pain and help you move, feel and live better.

16/04/2026

Most of the time, I treat necks for… neck pain.

But sometimes, cases come along like buses. 🚌
In the past month, I’ve seen three people whose main complaint wasn’t pain… it was feeling off balance and dizzy.

Dizziness is something I’m always cautious with. Before anything else, it’s important to rule out medical causes such as:
• Inner ear issues or infections
• Medication side effects
• Conditions like Ménière’s disease

Only when those are excluded do we consider something called cervicogenic dizziness.

This type of dizziness comes from the neck.

The neck is packed with sensory receptors that constantly tell your brain where your head is in space. If those signals become distorted or disrupted, the brain can interpret that as unsteadiness, imbalance, or dizziness.

And it can be incredibly debilitating.

People often lose confidence in simple, everyday things… walking outside, turning quickly, even just moving their head. Life starts to shrink.

The good news? When it is coming from the neck, it’s something I can work with.

By improving movement, reducing irritation, and restoring better communication between the neck and the brain, those symptoms can settle.

One of my patients recently got back to playing netball and badminton after worrying she might have to give them up completely. That’s a big win. 🏸

If you’ve been dealing with dizziness and not sure where it’s coming from, it’s worth getting it properly checked.

Because sometimes, the issue isn’t just in your head… it’s in your neck. 🧠🦴

12/04/2026

We’ve all done it… typed our symptoms into “Doctor Google.” 🔍😬

A bit of back pain? Suddenly it’s something serious.
A sore shoulder? Worst-case scenarios start popping up.

The internet tends to jump straight to the extremes. It doesn’t know your history, how you move, or what actually triggered the problem. It gives possibilities… not perspective.

Part of my role is to triage properly. To rule out anything more serious and give you clarity on what’s actually going on. Most of the time, the body is dealing with something mechanical and very manageable once you understand it.

And those exercises you found online?

Sometimes they help. Sometimes they make things worse… because they’re not specific to you.

That’s where a proper assessment matters.

Looking at how you move.
Testing what reproduces the problem.
Understanding the root cause, not just the symptom.

So instead of going down an internet rabbit hole, get an answer that’s relevant to your body.

Less fear. More clarity. 🧠🦴

08/04/2026

How time flies. ⏳

Yesterday I had the pleasure of having David, a final year chiropractic student from Health Sciences University, come in to observe… and it genuinely made me stop and think. I can’t believe it’s been 6 years since I was in that exact position!

A big thank you to all of my patients who were happy for David to sit in and observe their appointments. Your openness not only helps me, but plays a part in shaping the next generation of chiropractors.

I hope our conversations around assessment and treatment helped bring some of the theory to life. It’s one thing learning it in books, another seeing how it all connects in real people.

David, best of luck to you and your cohort as you complete your degree. I’m confident you’ll make a great chiropractor, helping many people along the way. Keep reading, keep learning and enjoy the process… this is just the beginning of a very exciting journey. 🧠🦴

04/04/2026

How long have you been waiting? ⏳

Waiting for a referral.
Waiting for it to “settle on its own.”
Waiting until it gets bad enough to finally do something about it.

For a lot of people, by the time they walk through my door, things have already become more severe, more limiting, and much more frustrating.

Sometimes you’ve even had friends or family say, “You should go get that checked.”

Here’s the difference…

When you come in, we don’t just talk about it and send you away to wait some more.
I assess you properly and start treatment on the same day.

In many cases, people feel some level of relief straight away. Not because it’s magic, but because the body often responds quickly when you address the right thing.

Less waiting. More doing.
Less guessing. More understanding.

If you’ve been putting it off, this is your sign to stop waiting.

31/03/2026

Not all iron supplements are created equal. 🩸

First things first… not everyone needs to be taking iron. Too much isn’t better and this is one supplement where the right dose, for the right person, really matters.

But if you do need it, the form makes a big difference.

Many people are given iron as ferrous fumarate… and then struggle with:
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Constipation

Sound familiar?

A gentler option is iron bisglycinate. It’s bound to the amino acid glycine, which helps it pass through the gut more comfortably and improves absorption. In fact, it’s often 2–3 times better absorbed, meaning you get more benefit with fewer side effects.

Then there’s vitamin C. 🍊
It acts as an antioxidant, donating an electron to iron and helping convert it into a form your body can absorb more efficiently. Think of it as the key that helps unlock the door.

So who might actually need to supplement?

• Menstruating women, especially with heavy periods
• Vegans and vegetarians
• Older adults
• Those taking stomach acid inhibitors

The best way to know? Blood testing.
In particular, looking at your ferritin levels, which reflect your iron stores. Optimally, we’re aiming around 90 ng/ml for good energy, recovery and overall function.

Right supplement. Right form. Right person.

That’s where the real difference is made.

27/03/2026

I just want to say a genuine thank you to everyone who recommends me to their friends and family. 🙏

Nothing beats word of mouth. When you trust someone enough to send the people you care about my way, it really means a lot.

It’s your support and recommendations that allow me to keep doing the work I’m passionate about, helping people move better, feel better, and get back to living their lives.

As a small thank you, I offer 25% off your next treatment when someone comes in off of your referral.

Thanks, your support is always appreciated. 💙

23/03/2026

The massage machine… the crowd favourite! 😄🔊

I use them in your treatment sessions and a lot of you tell me it’s your favourite part. They feel great, they relax things quickly, and they can take the edge off pain almost instantly.

But what are they actually doing?

In pain science, not all signals travel at the same speed. Pain signals move along slower nerve fibres, while vibration and general touch signals travel much faster.

So when you use a massage machine, you’re essentially sending a flood of fast signals that “drown out” the slower pain messages. It’s the same reason we instinctively rub an area after we knock it. Think of a child falling over, and the first thing you do is rub their arm to soothe it.

It works. It feels good. It calms the system.

But on its own, it’s not the part of the treatment that fixes the underlying problem.

It’s a piece of the puzzle. A useful one. It helps reduce sensitivity so we can then address what’s really going on, whether that’s movement, control, joint mechanics or muscle function.

So yes, enjoy the massage machine. I’ll keep using it.
Just know there’s a bit more going on behind the scenes to get you properly better. 🧠🦴

19/03/2026

Knees. They don’t ask for much… until they do. 🦵

Maybe it shows up when you’re out for a run.
Or halfway through a squat at the gym.
Or that awkward moment on the stairs where you suddenly don’t trust the next step.

Knee pain has a way of sneaking into the things you enjoy most.

One of my recent favourites was a patient gearing up for a snowboarding trip. Everything was fine… until he tried to fully bend his knee. Pain and a block at 90 degrees. Not ideal when you’re about to strap yourself to a board and head down a mountain. 🏂

Knees are often just the middleman.

They sit between the hip and the ankle, quietly dealing with whatever forces are passed down. If the hip isn’t controlling movement well, or the foot and ankle aren’t moving properly, the knee ends up taking the strain.

So yes, we looked at the knee.
But we also looked at how everything around it was contributing. Movement, control, load, coordination.

A bit of work in the right places, and things started to free up.

Best part? He came back from his holiday having snowboarded successfully. No drama. Just doing what he wanted to do.

That’s always the goal. Because the goal isn’t just less pain.
It’s getting you back to doing what you actually enjoy.

15/03/2026

I’m always grateful when patients leave a review. It means a lot. 🙏

But good results aren’t magic.

They come from a process. A careful one.

It starts with proper listening. Understanding the story behind the pain, not just the symptom itself. When did it start? What makes it better or worse? How is it affecting your daily life?

Then comes assessment. Observing how you move, testing joints, muscles and control, and interpreting what the body is actually telling us.

Only then does treatment begin.

But the job isn’t finished there.

After treatment I want to reassess. Has the range of motion changed? Are the muscles behaving differently? Is control improved? Most importantly, how do you feel?

That constant feedback loop helps guide the next step and ensures we’re moving in the right direction.

Results come from thoroughness, combined with an understanding of the body’s mechanics and neurology. When you respect how the body works and take the time to investigate properly, change becomes much more likely.

So while I’m always thankful for kind reviews, what they really reflect is a careful process and a body that’s finally getting the right support. 🧠🦴

11/03/2026

Katie came in on crutches with severe lower back pain, after picking up her 9-month-old son. 👶

At first glance it might sound like a simple strain. But pain like that rarely affects just one moment or one movement.

For Katie, it was affecting everything.

Holding her baby became difficult. Breastfeeding was uncomfortable. Even simple daily tasks were a struggle. Her partner had to take time off work just to help at home. When a parent is in pain, the ripple spreads through the whole family.

Post-pregnancy, the body is still adapting in ways many people don’t realise. The hormone relaxin can remain elevated for months postpartum, and it often stays higher while breastfeeding. Its role is to loosen ligaments, particularly around the pelvis, which is important during pregnancy but can leave joints feeling unstable afterwards.

When those pelvic ligaments aren’t supporting the body as firmly as they used to, everyday movements like lifting your baby can overload the back.

Katie came in this week for her third appointment, and the improvement has been significant. Her pain has reduced, movement is easier, and she’s much more comfortable caring for her son again.

Recovery doesn’t always happen overnight, but the body has an incredible ability to adapt and stabilise when given the right support.

And sometimes helping one person out of pain helps a whole household breathe a little easier. 💙

06/03/2026

The countdown to the Bath Half Marathon on 15th March is on… and the training miles are adding up. 🏃‍♂️

One of my patients came in today after pushing hard with his training. His motivation?

Not just finishing the race.
Not even a personal best.

He wants to beat his girlfriend’s time. Now that’s proper motivation. 😄

When runners come in, many expect me to just look at the painful spot. In reality, performance and injuries are often coming from somewhere else in the chain.

Yes, I worked on his spine. But that wasn’t the whole story.

We found that:
• His hamstring wasn’t producing proper power
• His knee wasn’t stabilising as well as it should

That combination means wasted energy with every stride and a higher risk of injury as the race gets closer.

Treatment focused on improving how the system works together. I used fascial manipulation around the ligaments of the pelvis, along with work through the calf and quadriceps, helping restore better force transfer through the leg.

Running well isn’t just about strong legs. It’s about coordination, stability and power moving smoothly through the whole chain.

So if you’re training for the Bath Half and starting to feel those little niggles… don’t ignore them. Those small issues have a habit of becoming race-day problems.

Let’s keep you running strong, and maybe help you beat someone’s time too. 🏁

02/03/2026

Collagen is the scaffolding of your body. 🏗️

Tendons. Spinal discs. Cartilage. Fascia.
All built on this structural protein that quite literally holds you together.

When we talk about recovery, resilience, and healing, we’re really talking about connective tissue quality. And connective tissue is collagen.

Here’s the interesting part most people don’t realise…

Collagen is a protein, and one in every three amino acids inside it is glycine. But glycine doesn’t just sit around waiting to repair your tendons. Your body is busy. It prioritises glycine for essential metabolic jobs first:

• Making DNA and RNA
• Supporting blood production
• Producing energy
• Building antioxidants like glutathione

Only after those needs are met does it funnel glycine into repairing connective tissue.

So if you’re recovering from injury, training hard, or dealing with wear and tear, a standard collagen supplement may not always provide enough glycine to cover both metabolic demand and tissue repair.

That’s why Evolved Collagen includes additional glycine. It supports both the body’s internal chemistry and the rebuilding of connective tissue.

And then there’s vitamin C. 🍊
Vitamin C acts as a cofactor for the enzymes that actually assemble collagen fibres. Without it, collagen production is like trying to build scaffolding without bolts.

Structure needs materials.
Materials need chemistry.
Chemistry needs the right support.

If you’re serious about supporting your joints, discs, fascia and tendons, it’s worth thinking beyond just “more protein” and looking at how collagen is actually built.

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Tuesday	9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

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http://www.raychanchiropractor.co.uk/

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