Kilworth Chiropractic Clinic

Kilworth Chiropractic Clinic The aim of this page is to help you make better choices with regards to your health so that you can

This page is intended to be a valuable resource for the local community in North Cork. It is a free public service sponsored by the Kilworth Chiropractic Clinic. It is intended to be a source of information so that you can make better choices regarding your and your family's health! We invite your commments and questions but please realise that the information discussed on this page is not a substitute for speaking directly with your primary health care provider. Please also note that slanderous and/or prejudice comments along with any spam will be removed!

If your goal is to crash your energy, fry your nervous system, and earn a few unplanned days off work…here’s the perfect...
01/12/2025

If your goal is to crash your energy, fry your nervous system, and earn a few unplanned days off work…
here’s the perfect strategy:

• Live on sugar
• Avoid water at all costs
• Skip exercise completely
• Stay cross, reactive, and annoyed at everyone
• Pop pills to silence symptoms instead of fixing causes
• Keep your stress levels sky-high
• Sleep poorly and pretend it doesn’t matter
• Sit for hours without moving
• Breathe through your mouth all day
• Smoke whenever possible
• Drink more alcohol than you admit
• Ignore your posture until it screams
• And when symptoms show up… panic

Follow this, and burnout will find you quickly.

If that’s not the result you’re after…
Do the opposite and call us on 02527436 for help.


🎹 Fun on Friday!Some things look simple… until you try them!A little reminder that learning something new keeps the brai...
28/11/2025

🎹 Fun on Friday!
Some things look simple… until you try them!
A little reminder that learning something new keeps the brain sharp — and the humour flowing. 😅

Have the best day ever!

Many people go years without noticing the small arrow on the fuel gauge that indicates which side the petrol cap is loca...
27/11/2025

Many people go years without noticing the small arrow on the fuel gauge that indicates which side the petrol cap is located. This is a perfect example of how easy it is to overlook something obvious… until someone brings it to your attention.

For decades, we were led to believe that our genes control everything about us — that our health is predetermined and cannot be changed.

Well, modern biology now suggests a different perspective.

✨ Your habits
✨ Your stress levels
✨ Your beliefs
✨ Your environment
✨ Your nervous system

All of these factors have a much greater influence on your health than your DNA does. Your body doesn’t react to the world itself; rather it responds to your perception of it. When your nervous system feels safe, supported, and balanced, your entire body shifts from protection mode back into healing mode.

Sometimes, all you need is someone to point out the little arrow.

Most people overcomplicate health.They chase symptoms… try quick fixes… jump from diet to diet… and still feel stuck.But...
26/11/2025

Most people overcomplicate health.
They chase symptoms… try quick fixes… jump from diet to diet… and still feel stuck.

But the truth is simple:
Your health shifts when your nervous system shifts — and that happens through the basics you repeat daily.

That’s why we use the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. acronym in the clinic.
It’s a reminder of the seven fundamentals that balance the brain, regulate the system, and support real healing:

B — Brain Balance
Everything starts with the nervous system.
When brain–body communication improves, symptoms change.

R — Rest & Recuperation
Your body repairs in recovery, not in stress.

E — Eat Real Food
Fuel matters more than people realise.

A — Airways
Nose breathing, combined with a slow exhale, calms the system and improves oxygen use.

T — Thoughts & Mindset
Your expectations shape your biology.

H — Hydrate
Even slight dehydration affects mood, focus, and energy.

E — Exercise
Movement regulates the nervous system more than it “burns calories.”

Small hinges. Big doors.
Start with the basics — they change everything.

If you want help applying these to your life, we’re here.

One of the most rewarding parts of chiropractic is seeing lives change — not just masking symptoms.Here’s a recent testi...
25/11/2025

One of the most rewarding parts of chiropractic is seeing lives change — not just masking symptoms.

Here’s a recent testimonial from Lottie who came to us struggling with daily migraines, constant neck and shoulder tension, and posture issues that were affecting every part of their day:

“The whole team here is brilliant! Warm and friendly from the second you open the door. Ed has massively helped with my day-to-day pain, and I’ve gone from having migraines every day to hardly ever.

My posture has always been a huge problem — my shoulders and neck would seize up to the point I could barely move — and I’ve already noticed a huge change.

My balance and posture are better, and I just feel better and less tense in general.

I’m recommending Kilworth Chiropractic to literally everyone!”

Huge thanks to Lottie for sharing her experience.
Helping people get back to feeling like themselves again is why we do what we do.

Most people wait for a big solution — a new plan, a diagnosis, a breakthrough.But in health, it’s rarely the big things ...
24/11/2025

Most people wait for a big solution — a new plan, a diagnosis, a breakthrough.

But in health, it’s rarely the big things that change your life.
It’s the small, repeatable ones.

A few tiny hinges worth checking today:

• How you breathe
• How well you sleep
• What you focus on
• How much you move
• What you fuel your body with
• Whether your spine and nervous system are balanced

None of these takes long.
None of them looks dramatic.
But together… they swing very big doors.

Start small.
Start today.

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THOUGHT ON THURSDAY 💭You don’t get rid of darkness by wrestling with it; you simply turn on the light.Health works the s...
20/11/2025

THOUGHT ON THURSDAY 💭

You don’t get rid of darkness by wrestling with it; you simply turn on the light.

Health works the same way.

You don’t defeat sickness by fighting it, fearing it, or obsessing over it.
You overcome it by building health.

Because sickness is not a “thing” in itself — it’s a lack of something:
✨ A lack of balance
✨ A lack of connection
✨ A lack of proper brain–body communication
✨ A lack of the conditions your body needs to heal

At Kilworth Chiropractic, we focus on restoring light — restoring health — rather than chasing or fighting symptoms or labels.

When you build health, sickness fades naturally… just like darkness disappears in the presence of light.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 💡If someone has ever told you that your health problem is because of your age, your genes, or simply ...
19/11/2025

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 💡

If someone has ever told you that your health problem is because of your age, your genes, or simply bad luck, it might be time to rethink your healthcare provider.

Your body is designed to heal — not decline.

And my #1 rule is simple:
👉 If it’s not positive or logical, ignore it.

At Kilworth Chiropractic, we don’t hand out excuses.
We look for causes, create clarity, and focus on what is right with you, not on what is wrong.

If you’re ready for a more hopeful and intelligent approach to your health, we’re here for you.

18/11/2025

Most people think sleep is just “rest”… but it’s far more powerful than that.
Deep sleep is the time when your body repairs, resets, and rebalances every major system you depend on — brain, hormones, immune function, muscles, digestion… all of it.

And here’s something most people don’t realise:
👉 You can’t enter that healing state if your nervous system is stuck in stress mode.

When your brain finally feels safe enough to switch off, that’s when the real work happens —
• inflammation drops
• stress hormones lower
• tissue repair increases
• memory consolidates
• your whole system recalibrates

This is why improving sleep is never just about comfort…
It’s about giving your body the conditions it needs to heal properly.

🎬 ED Talks: Sleep Smarter — Part 7: The Healing State
💤 Have the best night ever.

Testimonial Tuesday!So grateful for this incredible review and the fantastic people who trust us with their care.Full te...
18/11/2025

Testimonial Tuesday!
So grateful for this incredible review and the fantastic people who trust us with their care.

Full testimonial below 👇

"The path to wellness begins by witnessing a transformation in someone you love. For me, that was watching my husband find relief and vitality under the expert care of Ed Bates at Kilworth Chiropractic. I was so captivated by Ed’s methodical explanations and the fascinating, caring way he performed his treatments that I knew I had to experience it for myself. From the moment I made my own appointment, I have not regretted a single second of that decision.I came to Kilworth Chiropractic carrying the heavy weights of chronic fatigue, anxiety, and relentless pain. My shoulders were constantly tight and sore, a rigid armor of stress that led to horrible migraines and left me feeling perpetually stiff, tired, and defeated. But after my treatments with Ed, I feel like a new version of myself is emerging. The crushing fatigue has lifted, replaced by a renewed, positive energy that I thought I had lost forever. I am more flexible, my breathing is deeper and easier, and I am walking through my days with a sense of hope I haven't felt in years. Ed, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for giving me back my joy and my vitality.A separate and huge thank you must go to the two wonderful front desk ladies, Paulina and Breeda, who are the heart of the clinic. Their lovely and helpful nature makes every visit a pleasure. On days when I had to bring my child along, they were an incredible support, looking after her with such kindness that I could fully focus on my healing. Their compassion truly completes the exceptional experience.If you are living with pain, fatigue, or feel like your body is working against you, I cannot recommend Kilworth Chiropractic highly enough. This is more than just a clinic, it’s a place where healing happens, hope is restored, and you are supported every step of the way by an incredible team. Take that first step—your future self will thank you for it."

17/11/2025

A lot of sleep problems don’t actually start at night — they start with what you’ve had hours earlier.

Caffeine has a half-life of 6–9 hours, which means your afternoon coffee (or even a decaf, which still contains a little caffeine) can still be in your system when you’re trying to switch off.
Caffeine keeps cortisol elevated — and as long as cortisol is up, your brain thinks it’s daytime.

Eating late can also affect your sleep.
Carb-heavy meals spike insulin, and insulin is a stress hormone too.
So a big meal late in the evening can keep your body in “on” mode when it should be winding down.

Here’s a simple fix:
☕ Keep caffeine to the morning
🍽 Finish eating 2–3 hours before bed
💡 Give your body time to settle before you ask it to rest

Small changes — big difference to your sleep.

🎬 ED Talks: Sleep Smarter — Part 6: Caffeine & Carbs
💤 Have the best night ever.

15/11/2025

If you want to fall asleep faster — make your room cooler and darker. 🌑❄️

Light and temperature are two of the strongest signals your brain uses to decide whether it’s time to sleep or stay awake.

💡 Even a small glow from a phone charger, TV, or hallway light can block melatonin — your natural sleep hormone.
🌡️ And if your room’s too warm, your body can’t cool down enough to enter deep sleep.
📱 Add to that the blue light from screens, and your brain thinks it’s still daytime.

Here’s what to do:
✅ Keep your room around 18 °C
✅ Use blackout blinds or an eye mask
✅ Dim lights after 9 p.m.
✅ Avoid screens — or use night mode / blue-light glasses

A dark, cool, quiet room tells your nervous system: “It’s night-time, it’s safe to rest.”
And once your brain gets that message, sleep happens naturally.

🎬 ED Talks: Sleep Smarter — Part 5 | Cool, Dark & Tech-Free
💤 Have the best night ever.

Address

Kilworth Chiropractic, The Square, The Market House, Kilworth Village
Kilworth
P61HY88

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:15pm
4pm - 7:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:15pm
4pm - 7:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:15pm
4pm - 7:15pm
Thursday 9am - 12:15pm
4pm - 7:15pm

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