Dr Renee Higgs- Registered Chiropractor

31/12/2025

30/12/2025

We will be closed from 3rd Jan and the practice will re-open 12th January.

Bookings can still be done via whatsapp 074 320 7242

Remember!!

Last day for appointments Friday 2 January!

30/12/2025

With back to school just around the corner, if you are shopping for a new school bag keep these tips in mind!

●Comfort: Padded, adjustable straps are key; chest/waist straps add support.

●Durability: Look for strong materials (nylon, canvas) and double stitching.

●Size: The bag should fit the child, resting slightly below the shoulders and above the hips.

●Design: Multiple compartments and a padded back panel improve function and durability.

22/12/2025

Please take note of the following hours:

Tuesday 23rd December 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 24th December CLOSED

CLOSED 24th & 25th December

Monday 29th December 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 30th December 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 31st December 8am- 12pm

CLOSED 1st January 2026

Friday 2nd January 8am - 12pm

CLOSED 5th - 12th JANUARY 2026

Whatsapp's can be sent to 074 320 7242 for bookings

21/12/2025

⭐️ CONCUSSION, THE NECK & DIZZINESS — THE CRITICAL LINK TOO OFTEN MISSED ⭐️

Why persistent concussion symptoms are NOT just “in the brain”… and why the neck may be the missing piece of your recovery.

Every week we meet patients who have been told to “just rest” after concussion — only to find themselves months or even years later still struggling with dizziness, light sensitivity, visual strain, imbalance, head pressure, jaw pain, or motion intolerance.

Many are told their scans are normal.
Many are told it’s anxiety.
Many are told their symptoms “don’t make sense.”

But emerging research — including a 2025 Frontiers in Neurology article on cervicogenic dizziness — is finally explaining what we see in clinic every day:

👉 Persistent post-concussion symptoms are often driven by a sensory mismatch between the neck, the vestibular system, and the visual system.
👉 And until the neck is addressed, symptoms can persist — no matter how much you rest.

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🧠 The Science: Why the Neck Matters in Concussion

The upper cervical spine (C0–C3) is packed with proprioceptors — sensors that tell the brain:

• where your head is in space
• how fast it’s moving
• how your eyes should stabilize
• how your balance system should respond
• and how to coordinate posture

After concussion or whiplash, this information can become distorted.

The 2025 Frontiers in Neurology article outlines exactly what happens next:

🔹 1️⃣ The neck sends altered proprioceptive signals

🔹 2️⃣ The brainstem and vestibular nuclei receive conflicting information

🔹 3️⃣ The visual system tries to compensate

🔹 4️⃣ The cerebellum attempts to reweight sensory input

🔹 5️⃣ A sensory mismatch develops

This mismatch is what drives:

✔ dizziness
✔ motion intolerance
✔ unsteadiness
✔ “floating” or “rocking” sensations
✔ eye strain
✔ head pressure
✔ jaw or facial pain
✔ anxiety in busy environments

The article emphasizes that this mismatch can persist — even after the brain has “healed” — unless the cervical system is rehabilitated.

(Source: Frontiers in Neurology, 2025 — Cervicogenic Dizziness Perspective)

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🌀 Why Imaging & Rest Often Fail

Standard MRIs and CT scans look at structure — not function.

They cannot detect:

• proprioceptive errors
• vestibular integration issues
• cervical mechanoreceptor dysfunction
• sensory mismatch
• autonomic dysregulation

So patients are told everything is “normal,” while their functional systems are deeply dysregulated.

Rest alone cannot recalibrate these systems.

They need targeted, active retraining.

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🙌 Why This Matters for YOU

If you still have:

• dizziness
• foggy vision
• motion intolerance
• neck pain
• head pressure
• jaw tension
• imbalance
• fatigue
• anxiety in busy environments

months or years after a concussion…

There is a physiological reason.
It is NOT “in your head.”
It is not “just anxiety.”

20/12/2025

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19/12/2025

For some, it’s an instant headache or foggy thinking. For others, symptoms sneak in days later, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, light sensitivity, or just feeling "off" 🧠 😵‍💫

Even a mild bump can cause neurological changes that disrupt how your brain processes the world.

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth getting checked.

Call us at 074 320 7242 to book appointments

19/12/2025

Call 074 320 7242 to book appointments

18/12/2025

Higgs Chiropractic will be open through the festive season.

Hours may vary during this time.
For any queries or bookings please send a WhatsApp to 074 320 7242

Thank you

18/12/2025

Call 074 320 7242 to book appointments

Practice is open through December!