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Skelian Chiropractic, Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy Cheltenham
Skelian Chiropractic, Physiotherapy & Massage Therapy Cheltenham
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poppy gardner
poppy gardner
Fantastic treatment, can't recommend them enough. Tom helped with my various aches and joint pain from running and also gave me so much advice for my upcoming half marathon. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and very accommodating- helping to sort last minute appointments and change/alter when needed. I have seen a few different chiropractors at the clinic and they have all been very knowledgeable and explained everything so clearly. Tom particularly has been great and got me back out running pain-free.
Derek Spicer
Derek Spicer
Excellent treatment with Aaron, very thorough, and very informative regarding what the various movements and treatment were for, and considerate throughout, highly recommended.
Alison Lane
Alison Lane
I had one appointment with Jamie after suffering tremendous pain and he totally relieved the pain, allowing me to carry on with my life as normally as possible with my ongoing back weakness. I would highly recommend him to anyone and would totally trust him to help me again in the future.
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Tom has been great right from the start. From listening to me and everything I had to tell him in our first meeting. Taking me and my previous (less good) experience with chiropractors into account and seriously considering why I was there. He helped me, that first time and has done for the number of sessions I've had since. He answers all my nerdy, analytical questions and adapts to me as I need him to. He's also not a snake oil salesman, talking himself out of the possibility of a job within the first month if I found I no longer needed him. None of this "oh, look, another problem I'll need to see you for" malarkey. Tom has been honest and so helpful every time. The reception staff at Skelian are lovely, the atmosphere is nice, and whilst not cheap I have never felt swindled. Only understood, because back pain is a universal suffering we can all sympathise with. Couldn't recommend them and Tom more. And I'll soon be in maintenance, somewhere I never thought I'd get to when all this started in February.
Sarali Thomai
Sarali Thomai
Treatment here took all of my back pain in some appointments. Tom was excellent professional and now I feel safe that whenever I have the same problem I have someone to rely on .
Maria Smith
Maria Smith
Will has transformed me. Such knowledge, compassion and expertise! definitely recommend!!
Bethany Norris
Bethany Norris
Jamie at Skelian has really helped with back injuries and always has helpful suggestions to keep my back at its best.
Lisa Kent
Lisa Kent
I have been seeing Jamie for the last couple of months, and absolutely can’t recommend him enough. I love his holistic approach and looking at the bigger picture to try and piece together the reasons why my neck and hips are so painful. I always feel anxious when having to go to someone different when it comes to my health, but Jamie is so kind, friendly and understanding of people and how they are feeling. We have had some great results so far with my treatment and feel we are making some headway with all my aches and pains. If you are feeling nervous and not sure what to expect, Jamie is the guy for you.
Imogen Williams
Imogen Williams
I recently had a sports massage with Brad, due to extended periods of computer use, I suffer with neck and shoulder tension. Brad was able to work out all the knots in my back and shoulders. I have definitively felt the benefits ever since.
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Tips To Avoid Back Pain Over The Holidays

Jingle, Jingle, indulgence all the way?

December is filled with holidays bringing family and community together: from Hanukkah, Christmas to Kwanzaa. It’s all about family, friends, and a feast! As a result, it’s all too easy to consume vast quantities of sugar and alcohol and become a couch potato, speaking from my own experience.

Unfortunately, sitting still for long periods of time, watching back-to-back films, or playing endless Monopoly, can lead to joint stiffness and back pain or other musculoskeletal issues. In addition, the after-effects of our indulgent sugary diet over the festive period can add to inflammation and discomfort in the body. 

It is thought excessive sitting slows the metabolism – which affects our ability to regulate blood sugar and blood pressure, and metabolise fat – and may cause weaker muscles and bones.

NHS “Why we should sit less”

A little bit of movement can go a long way to preventing neck and back pain. If you are planning on some festive indulgence this year and would like to avoid getting stiff muscles and a sore back, try these quick, simple stretches to break up the day and keep you moving.

Tips to avoid neck and back pain

  • Avoid Text-Neck – Put the phone away. It will not only make your posture immediately better but you will be able to focus on your family and spend more quality time together.
  • Puppet On A String Posture – Imagine a string pulling you up from the top of your head, tuck your chin in and pull your shoulders down your back to create space between your ears and shoulders. Check your posture every 15 minutes and reset.
  • Balancing the Books – If you don’t feel like a family game of Monopoly, why not try a silly postural game? Try to balance a book (or something else lightweight) on your head and walk (or dance) around the room. Last one to drop the book wins.
  • If you are sitting down watching a film or listening to great-uncle Albert recount his glory days, make sure to get up every 20 minutes and do some gentle dynamic stretches to loosen any tight muscles. Try these quick, simple exercises to get started.

1.) Cat-Cow

2.) Various neck exercises and a chest stretch

3.) Thread the Needle

On all fours, bring one arm up to the sky and then thread it through below your armpit of the arm on the floor

4.) Marching on the spot or post-meal walk around the block – exactly what it says on the tin and a great way to help digest that feast.

Hopefully, those simple stretches will keep any stiffness or pain at bay. However, if you feel that the pain is not going away it is best to book an appointment with your health practitioner. At Skelian in Cheltenham, we have a team of chiropractors, a sports & massage therapist and a specialist physiotherapist to choose from who can help you get back on track.

Send us an email or call us on 01242 254 000 to enquire about Chiropractic, Sports & Massage Therapy and how we might be able to help you.

For more detailed information, we have a series of blog posts on Neck Pain, Acute Back Pain and many more.

We wish you a joyful festive period from all of us at Skelian!

 

 

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