The One Chiropractic Centre

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at The One Chiropractic Centre! 🥳

Wishing you a spine full of joy and a year of wonderful alignment! 🎄✨

Please note that we will be closed for the holidays on 25th December (Christmas Day) and 1st January (New Year’s Day).

23/12/2025

🗓️ What’s a Care Plan, and Why Does It Matter?

When most patients first come to us, it’s because something feels off - pain, stiffness, tension, or discomfort that just won’t go away. At this stage, we typically initiate an Acute Care Plan, a focused period of care that spans the first few weeks to help alleviate symptoms, restore mobility, and get you back on track.

But the real goal? Not just to feel better temporarily, but to prevent the problem from recurring. That’s where the Next Phase of Care comes in.

Once symptoms improve and your body starts responding, we often recommend moving into a more supportive rhythm, such as a session every two weeks or even once a month. This phase is about prevention, maintenance, and long-term wellness. Think of it like dental check-ups, but for your spine and nervous system.

✅ It’s not about “cracking forever”
✅ It’s about giving your body the support it needs to stay well, not just get well

If you’ve experienced real change, you deserve to keep feeling that way, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 😉

17/12/2025

“Do my kids really need to be adjusted?” 🤔

It’s a question we hear often - and the honest answer is simple: we all do.

👧🏻🧒🏻👦🏻Kids might not have the chronic stress, screen time, or desk jobs that adults do… but their bodies are growing, adapting, and constantly responding to the world around them. From learning to walk and falling, to carrying heavy school bags and sitting for long periods, their spines and nervous systems are under more pressure than most people realise.

But here’s the difference:
Kids still listen to their bodies. They haven’t spent years overriding the signals like many of us adults have. They don’t overthink it, they just know when something isn’t quite right.

And when they get adjusted, they feel it - they move better, sleep better, and just feel more like themselves. That’s not a coincidence. That’s the nervous system functioning better.

We’ve spent years telling ourselves “I’m fine.”

Kids? They just say, “I feel better after I go”, and that’s powerful.

So here’s our gentle challenge to you as a parent:

Trust your instincts and trust theirs! If they say they need to come in, chances are… they do. And even if they don’t “need” it in the moment, they’ll always leave here functioning better than when they came in.

Want to know what chiropractic care can support in kids?
✅Stronger immune function
✅ Better sleep
✅ Easier digestion
✅ Support with allergies, asthma & respiratory health
✅ Improved focus, mood & emotional regulation
✅ Nervous system support for ADHD, anxiety, and sensory challenges

Let’s support their growing bodies naturally, so they don’t grow up thinking discomfort is just “normal.”

10/12/2025

🟡 Pickleball Players: Want to Up Your Game Without Adding Hours of Practice? 🟡

It’s not just about your paddle skills – it’s also about how well your body moves, reacts, and recovers.

Whether you’re playing for fun or pushing for power shots, your spine and nervous system are key to athletic performance. That’s where chiropractic care comes in:
✅ Improve joint mobility for faster, smoother court movements
✅ Enhance balance and coordination – crucial for quick lateral changes
✅ Boost nervous system function – better reaction times, more control
✅ Reduce muscle tension and improve range of motion
✅ Recover faster after games and reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries (like pickleball elbow or low back tightness)

✨ Chiropractic helps your body move the way it was built to – with control, power, and fluidity. Whether you’re smashing, dinking, or diving, an aligned spine gives you the edge.

Your paddle’s ready. Is your body? 😉

Whether you are in pain and looking for relief, in need of rehab for a long-standing or recurrent issue, or looking to understand and change the causes of your health concerns, we stand by to serve your needs.

03/12/2025

✨ Adjust Your Spine, Boost Your Hormones ✨

Did you know that a chiropractic adjustment can do more than ease pain and restore movement? It can also trigger your body’s own feel-good chemistry. Here’s how:

🧠 Neurotensin – helps neutralise stress-related pain signals
🤝 Oxytocin – improves nerve communication and enhances emotional bonding (yes, the “connection” hormone)
🔥 Cortisol – in the right amount, it helps reduce pain caused by inflammation

These natural chemicals aren’t just a bonus, they’re part of why many people feel lighter, more relaxed, and even more focused after an adjustment.

✨ A well-aligned spine supports not just physical function, but your nervous system’s ability to regulate hormones, manage pain, and keep your body in balance.

Your body already has what it needs to feel better. We’re here to help it unlock that potential! 😉

26/11/2025

💥 Ever wonder what actually makes that cracking sound when you adjust your neck, back, or knuckles?

It’s not your bones grinding - it's tiny gas bubbles in your joints popping due to changes in pressure and volume inside the synovial fluid.

✨ Fun fact: Once a joint "cracks", it takes about 20 minutes before it can pop again - that's how long it takes for the pressure to reset!

🧐 Curious how it all works?
Swipe through or zoom in on the infographic to learn the science behind the pop!

ℹ️ Veritas Health

19/11/2025

🚨 What Problems Are We Seeing in Teenagers?
More and more teens are walking into our clinic with adult-sized problems in growing bodies – and parents are often the last to know until it gets serious.

Here's what we're seeing more often than we should:
📱 Tech Neck – from endless screen time and poor posture
🎒 Back pain – due to heavy schoolbags and long sitting hours
😴 Fatigue & tension – even after a full night's sleep
💢 Poor focus, mood swings, and headaches – often linked to spinal misalignments affecting the nervous system
🏃‍♂️ Injuries in growing joints – especially in active teens who play sports without proper recovery or body awareness

What's worrying?
Many of these issues don't show up as obvious pain at first. They develop silently, affecting posture, energy, and even confidence.

💡 Chiropractic care for teens is safe, gentle, and tailored to support their growing bodies – helping them move better, feel better, and grow up with fewer chronic problems later in life.

If your teen always says "I'm fine" but you know something's off… trust your gut.
👉 Early checks can make a big difference.

12/11/2025

Why does “cracking” your own neck never quite work? 🤔

You might feel the urge to self-adjust when your neck feels stiff or “stuck” – but often, it doesn’t bring lasting relief. In some cases, it can even make things feel worse.
That’s because the problem usually isn’t the joints you’re cracking – it’s the ones that are restricted and not moving at all.

When a joint is restricted, it loses some of its normal range of motion. This creates that familiar “stuck” feeling, and it’s exactly the area your body can’t self-adjust properly.

Chiropractors are specifically trained to detect which joints are truly restricted, not just the ones making noise. Instead of relying on random twisting or temporary relief, they use precise hands-on techniques and spinal assessments to identify areas that aren’t moving as they should.

Through targeted adjustments, they restore proper motion to these specific joints by reducing pressure on nerves, improving mobility, and preventing the rest of your spine from overcompensating.

✨ It’s not just about the “crack” – it’s about restoring healthy function, safely and effectively.

🔍 Feeling like your neck never fully releases, no matter how much you twist? That’s your sign to get assessed properly.

06/11/2025

🔋 Don’t Wait Until You’re Running on Empty…
Most people only think about getting adjusted when they’re already in pain – but that’s like waiting for your phone to hit 1% before charging it!

The truth is, your body performs better when your spine is aligned before the aches, tightness, and fatigue take over.
✅ Boost your energy
✅ Improve your posture
✅ Keep your nervous system firing at 100%

The best time to get adjusted?
👉 When you’re still feeling good – not when you’ve hit burnout!
Your spine is your power source. Keep it fully charged.

05/11/2025

Please be informed that our centre will be closed on 8th November 2025 (Saturday) as our practitioners will be away to attend a seminar.

We will be open as usual on 9th November 2025 (Sunday).

Thank you for your kind understanding and continuous support!

29/10/2025

💪 It’s Never Too Late to Move Better, Feel Stronger!

Staying active isn’t just for the young - it’s one of the best gifts you can give yourself at any age. Regular movement helps improve balance, strengthen muscles, boost mood, and reduce aches that come with ageing.

If you’ve been feeling stiff, unsteady, or unsure where to start, our friendly Physiotherapist, Louis, is here to help. With his expertise in geriatric physiotherapy, he guides seniors through safe, tailored exercises designed to restore confidence and keep the body moving with ease.

✨ Move at your own pace.
✨ Rebuild your strength safely.
✨ Rediscover the joy of movement.

It’s never too late to start - it just takes the right support and a little encouragement.

22/10/2025

🧠💪 Nerve Pain vs Muscle Pain – What’s Really Hurting You?

Ever felt a sharp, burning pain that comes out of nowhere… or an ache that just won’t go away? 🤕

It might surprise you – not all pain is the same! Understanding where it comes from can make all the difference in how you treat it.

🔹 Nerve Pain (Neuralgia)
This happens when your nerves are irritated or compressed – think sciatica, shingles, or diabetic nerve pain.
👉 Feels like: burning, stabbing, tingling, or numbness.
👉 Often spreads or radiates down your arms or legs.

🔹 Muscle Pain (Myalgia)
Usually caused by overuse, tension, or injury. Even stress or dehydration can trigger it!
👉 Feels like: a dull ache, tightness, or cramping in one area.
👉 Often improves with rest, gentle stretching, or physiotherapy.

🧩 The key difference?
👉 Muscle pain stays local and often eases with rest.
👉 Nerve pain shoots or burns and doesn’t improve without addressing the root cause.

If your pain lingers or you’re unsure what’s behind it, don’t ignore it. Early assessment by your chiropractor or physiotherapist can help pinpoint the source and start the right recovery plan.

💬 Drop us a comment below if you’ve been struggling with pain that just won’t go away - our team can help you find out what your body is really telling you.