Testimonials

A few more testimonials from patients under the care and management of one of our Chiropractors working from the Chester Clinic, Stacy Clarke. 

I have been seeing Stacy since April - I've arthritis in my lower back and I was unable to walk.  I am now in September back on my feet and I am so grateful to Stacy, she has been wonderful to me.  Dorothy M.   

  

Have attended here to see Stacy with back, shoulder and knee problems for a number of weeks and have certainly noticed a marked improvement.  Am very happy with the treatment Stacy has given me, without a doubt I would still be suffering in pain without her. 

Chris F.

The latest testimonials

Here are a few of the recent testimonials for our Chiropractor Stacy who works from

The Chiropractic Clinic - Chester on Hough Green.  If you would like the opportunity to consult with Stacy then give our friendly receptionists a call on 01244 682500 and we can book you in for a 15 minute consultation for just £5.

A warm and friendly greeting meeted me when I was in a lot of pain, 3 weeks on and I'm feeling good.  A big thank you to Stacy. 

Phil F.

Thank you Stacy.  Now I can walk pain free and further and faster.  I know where to come if needed.  I will recommend you to everyone.

Irene Campbell

I DID IT!!!

So all the training and preparation paid off... 19.5 hours after starting, I crossed the finish line having walked 48.1 miles around the Island of Jersey!

When preparing for a sports event or challenge, good preparation and training is vital to success.   Training should be gradual and specific to the event that you are working towards completing.  Any injuries that occur during training should be assessed and managed to ensure symptoms and problems do not persist or re-occur.  Training approaches should be individual (based on your current fitness levels, experience and previous medical history) and sports specific, i.e. the demands of the event should be identified and transferred into your training plan so that your body does not have any surprises on the event day.

At The Chiropractic Clinic we have a number of patients that seek advice and treatment before and during their training period for musculoskeletal complaints.  During the initial appointment the Chiropractor will take a thorough medical history and complete a comprehensive examination of all the involved joints, soft tissue structures and nerves.  After this the Chiropractor will make a diagnosis and discuss this with you before proceeding with treatment where appropriate. 

Over the past 2 months Chiropractors from The Chiropractic Clinic have been providing support to a number of ladies training for the Cancer Research Race for Life events.  You may have seen the Chiropractors at the Cheshire events giving free massages to participants after the race, these have gone down extremely well and we are very impressed with the amount of preparation and training which most runners have completed.

If you are currently thinking of entering an event, are training for an event or are experiencing any symptoms during training call the clinic on 01244 682500 to book a consultation to discuss it further.

The Annual Jersey Itex Walk

This Saturday at 3 am I will be starting my attempt to walk the 48.1 miles around Jersey’s coastline (in less than 21 hours) to raise money for 3 local charities.  This year the Jersey Itex Walk is supporting Age Concern, The Abbeyfield Jersey Society (providing companionship and affordable homes for older people) and the Silkworth Charity (providing help and support to those that suffer from drug and alcohol addiction).

 If you could donate anything to support these great charities and to keep my legs going through the endless cliff paths I would be hugely grateful!!

You can donate online and gain more information about this annual walk at www.itexwalk.je/Sponsor/ Just enter ‘Clarke’ and walker number ‘33’ to donate.

Thank you! Stacy

  

Don't let your garden cause you an injury...

The sun is out and shining, the clocks have gone forward and British Summer Time has officially started! :0)

This is the time of year when people get out in the garden to start doing all those Spring jobs that have been building up over the Winter months. At The Chiropractic Clinic we commonly see patients who present with low back pain on a Monday morning following a heavy weekend gardening, so read these tips, follow them and if you have any irritations (be it low back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain – see the ‘What’ we treat tab on the homepage www.thechiroclinic.co.uk) come and talk to us about it. 

The Chiropractic Clinic is currently offering the opportunity to consult with a chiropractor for £5. If you have any questions about treatment please call us to book a consultation.

Happy gardening! :0)

Before you start

Warm Up – gardening is great exercise however like all forms of exercise it is important to warm up the muscles.  Start off with light jobs such as pruning before you start digging and lifting.

Make sure you have no pains – if you have any pain or stiffness before you start seek advice before you do any gardening as the challenging movements required of your body during gardening tasks may aggravate a current condition. 

Vary the jobs you do every 30 minutes and take regular breaks.

Lifting heavy garden furniture / objects

When lifting objects in the garden keep your spine in neutral, bend forwards from the hips and bend the knees to squat down.  When lifting use both hands to firmly grasp the object, keep the object close to your body and straighten your legs keeping the spine still in neutral. When putting down an object do the same but in reverse.  If the object is heavy or if you are lifting overhead seek assistance to distribute the load between 2 or more people.  When using a wheelbarrow place the object to the front over the wheel and lift the handles as described above.  Always push a wheelbarrow, never pull it. 

Digging

Correct posture when digging can avoid irritation of the low back joints and muscles.  If you have a large area to dig, do it in stages.  Only lift as much soil as you can comfortably manage and avoid sudden twisting actions.  Your shoulders, hips and feet should be facing the same direction at all times so remember to move your feet so that excessive strain is not placed on your low back.  

Pruning

When kneeling to weed and plant at ground level use a cushioned pad or kneeler to avoid prolonged squatting which can aggravate knees. 

Sit back and enjoy your hard work during the long summer evenings in the garden!

Another happy patient!

To Stacy

Just a little token to thank you for all the treatments you have given me.
My knee and I are very grateful!

Angela

The latest thank you card for Stacy

The most recent testimonial, thanking Dr Stacy Clarke at The Chiropractic Clinic, Chester, for treating some general aches and pains....

"Dear Stacy,

It seems incredible that it is a year since you took over the task of looking after me and curing all my aches and pains which arise through the 24 hr caring of my lovely wife and my stupid hobbies like playing golf, gardening etc. etc. and just refusing to grow old gracefully.

Each year (now it's the 4th), I worry when there is a change of staff, but each year the standard is always excellent. This year is no different- you have maintained an extremely high standard.

With all my good wishes

Jack (John Whitehead)"