Saskia Wickenden Chiro

29th June!!

How heavy is your head? 🤔

“Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you” 🌿

Although my chiropractic sessions are just 1-to-1, what you don’t see is the extensive support network I am lucky enough to have behind me. I landed on my feet when I was offered the position at Southcote am so grateful and humbled to be part of this wonderful team 🍀

“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art” Leonardo Da Vinci 🦶

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Vivobarefoot
Merrell
Xero Shoes
Feelgrounds Barefoot Shoes

What is dry needling and how does it work?

You ask, we answer.

DM me with your questions!

It was great to see in the clinic last week for a check up! Michaela is a top sports massage therapist and we switch treatments every month to keep each other in tune and ready for work

Never forget!

Good quality sleep is so important. Make sure you’re setting yourself up properly for the day!

So, your horse isn’t being his usual self when you’re riding him. Maybe he’s playing up, is being unresponsive to your aids, is leaning on one rein, or is harder to bend one way than the other. Maybe you feel like he’s throwing you off balance, like you’re leaning to one side, or maybe one of your stirrups constantly feels longer than the other even after you’ve checked that your stirrup leathers are both on the same hole for the hundredth time. Naturally as the rider we focus on our horse first; his soundness, teeth, saddle fitting, shoeing – you name it, we check it. We often jump to the conclusion that the problem is stemming from our noble steed, but how often do we consider the influence of our own body and biomechanics on our horse’s behaviour and way of going?

Balance, flexibility and strength are among the core pillars required of a horse rider. If one of these is lost, the connection between the horse and rider is lost. From rider to rider, there is usually a similar pattern of muscle imbalances which lead to joint dysfunction. However, dysfunction doesn’t necessarily mean you experience any pain. Just like if a tree came down on a railway line and stopped the train getting from A to B, any muscle imbalance or joint dysfunction stemming from the rider will prevent effective communication being transmitted to the horse through our aids, whether that be through the seat, rein or leg. Without clear aids and support from the rider, the horse will become confused about what he is being asked to do and as a result may appear unresponsive or not behave in his usual manner.

From a chiropractic point of view, we are trained to pick up on these imbalances – often before they become apparent to you or cause any discomfort. We use a rage of Chiropractic and soft-tissue techniques during our treatment sessions, including; adjustments, myofascial release techniques, instrument-assisted tools and dry needling. We then look into the rehabilitation side of things for stretching and strengthening exercises to help maintain this correction long-term.

Horses and riders are a team. Just as you would check your horse out if he didn’t feel 100%, remember how much of an influence you have as the rider over his way of going too.

Chiropractor Tonbridge - Vitae Chiropractic for Wellness Providing expert Chiropratic Services to Tonbridge residents and surrounding Kent towns. Book today and let Vitae Chiropractic check your wellbeing. Our location is Moat Farm, Whetsted Rd, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge TN12 6RR, FREE PARKING available.

So, your horse isn’t being his usual self when you’re riding him. Maybe he’s playing up, is being unresponsive to your aids, is leaning on one rein, or is harder to bend one way than the other. Maybe you feel like he’s throwing you off balance, like you’re leaning to one side, or maybe one of your stirrups constantly feels longer than the other even after you’ve checked that your stirrup leathers are both on the same hole for the hundredth time. Naturally as the rider we focus on our horse first; his soundness, teeth, saddle fitting, shoeing – you name it, we check it. We often jump to the conclusion that the problem is stemming from our noble steed, but how often do we consider the influence of our own body and biomechanics on our horse’s behaviour and way of going?

Balance, flexibility and strength are among the core pillars required of a horse rider. If one of these is lost, the connection between the horse and rider is lost. From rider to rider, there is usually a similar pattern of muscle imbalances which lead to joint dysfunction. However, dysfunction doesn’t necessarily mean you experience any pain. Just like if a tree came down on a railway line and stopped the train getting from A to B, any muscle imbalance or joint dysfunction stemming from the rider will prevent effective communication being transmitted to the horse through our aids, whether that be through the seat, rein or leg. Without clear aids and support from the rider, the horse will become confused about what he is being asked to do and as a result may appear unresponsive or not behave in his usual manner.

From a chiropractic point of view, we are trained to pick up on these imbalances – often before they become apparent to you or cause any discomfort. We use a rage of Chiropractic and soft-tissue techniques during our treatment sessions, including; adjustments, myofascial release techniques, instrument-assisted tools and dry needling. We then look into the rehabilitation side of things for stretching and strengthening exercises to help maintain this correction long-term.

Horses and riders are a team. Just as you would check your horse out if he didn’t feel 100%, remember how much of an influence you have as the rider over his way of going too.

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Chiropractor Tonbridge - Vitae Chiropractic for Wellness Providing expert Chiropratic Services to Tonbridge residents and surrounding Kent towns. Book today and let Vitae Chiropractic check your wellbeing. Our location is Moat Farm, Whetsted Rd, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge TN12 6RR, FREE PARKING available.

Smoking and back pain - what’s the link?

Saskia Wickenden Chiro updated their business hours.

So excited to join the team at Vitae Spine and Wellness Centre!

Do we just crack backs? 🤔

Welcome to my chiro page! The aim of this account is to help educate people about chiropractic and offer healthcare advice and tips.

As a chiropractor my goal is to provide a high standard of individualised, patient-centred care to help clients function to the best of their abilities. I treat patients with a wide range of conditions, from newborns to the elderly.

Please DM for any questions or enquires!