The Spine Guy

Yes, that time has come!
Children thrive when they have better posture. Their postural presentation during the developmental stages of life, predicts their ability to grow and develop with less pain, have more bodily confidence and to perform better at school.

1️⃣. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮)
Children remain seated for approx. 6 hours a day at school. As children experience most changes with their growth and development during school years, proper posture whilst seated is critically important.

𝐃𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. Pull the chin back and avoid looking down for long periods of time (when reading, pick up the book to eye level and avoid bending over or resting arms or shoulders on the desk), have both feet placed on the floor.

Child with backpack
2️⃣ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤
Did you know that your child's backpack should not exceed 10% of their body weight, When the backpack exceeds this weight, this affects the child's posture and biomechanical development making physical compensations such as the child will naturally lean forward.
𝐃𝐨 – 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, pack the heavy books and items in the bag closest to the body or buy a smaller backpack to prevent carrying too many items

3️⃣ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
Many of my patients bring their kids in for a yearly posture evaluation with posture imaging. Monitoring your child’s posture throughout their development stages allows postural distortion patterns to be identified early and corrected before they become chronic and cause spinal degeneration.
𝐃𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬.

🇦🇺 We sadly say goodbye to this amazing guy who has been coming to see Jeff for over 5 years!😔 Dan will be returning to Australia in September and will be sadly missed. As you can imagine when these two Ozzies get together, they don't stop talking! 🐨
Dan literally towers over Jeff these days! 💪
We wish him the best of luck in Australia and he is always welcome at The Spine Guy!

Are headaches limiting you? 😖
Don't miss out on important insights that could transform the way you handle Headaches and/or neck pain! Come along to the talk to discuss and learn about the causes, how to manage them, and how to get relief.
We are inviting you to come along to learn more about Headaches & Neck pain. Why not bring a friend too?
Tuesday 11th Sept at 5.30pm
Click the link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/headaches-neck-pain-causes-management-relief-tickets-993682981547?aff=Facebook

👉ATTENTION LEEDS RESIDENTS
FREE Spine & Posture Checks - Limited Availability 😱
Come along to our FREE Spine & Posture Checks. This event is perfect for people who battle with back pain, neck pain, headaches, stiffness, inability to relax or simply want to check their spinal health and improve their posture 💚
Sound good? Here are the details you need to know:

📆27th Aug 2024
⏰ 1.30am - 3.30pm
🎯The Spine Guy, 331 Harrogate Road (upstairs rear office) Leeds LS17 6QD
💰Free Entry!

We only have limited places available and we WILL sell out, so book your place fast (and one for a friend) to avoid disappointment.
We will contact you once you have registered to allocate you a time slot.
Click the link below to reserve your spot. Our friendly team will be in touch to book a time slot convenient to you.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spinal-screens-get-your-spine-checked-tickets-995072016187?aff=FacebookAd

Are headaches limiting you? 😖
Don't miss out on important insights that could transform the way you handle Headaches and/or neck pain! Come along to the talk to discuss and learn about the causes, how to manage them, and how to get relief.

We are inviting you to come along to learn more about Headaches & Neck pain. Why not bring a friend too?
Tuesday 3rd Sept at 5.30pm
Click the link below
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/headaches-neck-pain-causes-management-relief-tickets-993682981547?aff=Facebook

Discover the benefits of chiropractic care with The Spine Guy! 🌟 From pain relief to improved mobility, chiropractic adjustments can help you look better, feel better and move better!. Book your appointment today and take the first step towards a healthier spine.
📞0113 473 3990 [email protected]

Some for you!
👉Early Practices: Manipulative therapy has roots in ancient civilizations - including China and Greece - where practitioners used spinal adjustments to treat various ailments.
📜Hippocrates: The father of medicine, Hippocrates, believed in the importance of spinal health and wrote, “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.”

📢 PLEASE NOTE: We will be closed from Monday 12th to 18th August 2024. 📢
A Quick reminder - Our clinic will be closed from August 12th to 18th.
You can still reach us via phone and email during this period, but our responses may be limited. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Some lovely comments on this from Dee!
So glad we could get her moving again 🏋️‍♀️

📢 PLEASE NOTE: We will be closed from Monday 12th to 18th August 2024. 📢
Our clinic will be closed from August 12th to 18th. You can still reach us via phone and email during this period, but please note that our responses may be limited. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

What a great patient Phillip is! 🫶He has been coming to see Jeff since COVID! He is such a character and always makes us smile. We wanted to share our appreciation for our long-standing patient! See you soon Phillip!

🌳🪵🐾 Fri Jul 26th to Sun Aug 4th, 2024 - Love Parks Week! 🌳🪵🐾
People, families, and communities all benefit from parks and green spaces that are abundant with nature, including trees, grasses, flowers, and wildlife. On this week, people are invited to leave their homes and gardens behind and venture into nearby parks and green areas!
𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 in Leeds is a blessing. Which offers a variety of landscapes and well-kept gardens for exploration. The 700-acre (2.8-square-kilometer) park features a variety of formal gardens, two beautiful lakes, a sports stadium, a Greek-revival home, and a number of greenhouses that simulate various climates from across the globe. So get on board because it’s time to celebrate Love Parks Week!

Adrian had never been to see a Chiropractor before coming to see Jeff! And what a transformation we have seen with him! Adrian comes for his monthly maintenance and is actively doing the postural correction program and can see and feel the results with much better mobility than he has ever had!

We are lucky enough to be featured in the NXT45 Journal this week!
What is NXT45?
NXT45 are 'calling time on the 'man-up' culture.'
This is what they say "Too many men are struggling to navigate midlife with catastrophic consequences to family, relationships, communities and society. Our mission is to change the conversation about men's health. Empowering and educating men to become the best versions of themselves in the second half of life."

With that in mind, we are thrilled to feature in their journal as well as attending their next event in September.
They are a great organisation, so feel free to find out more below!
https://www.nxt45.com/
NXT45

As its NATIONAL TREE DAY, Why not think of your body as a tree. 🌳The spine is like the trunk of the tree, providing support and structure. Just as a tree needs a strong, healthy trunk to stand tall and allow nutrients to flow to its branches and leaves, 🌿 your body needs a healthy spine to ensure proper communication between your brain and the rest of your body.

When the trunk of a tree is damaged or misaligned, it can affect the entire tree, causing branches to weaken and leaves to wither. Similarly, when your spine is misaligned, it can lead to various health issues, such as pain, reduced mobility, and other dysfunctions.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆, helping to realign and maintain the spine, ensuring that your body functions optimally. Just as a gardener would prune and care for a tree to keep it healthy and strong, a chiropractor adjusts your spine to promote overall wellness and prevent future problems.

🇬🇧✨ Good luck to Team GB! We're thrilled to have our talented local Olympians from Leeds competing in Paris this year! Let's show our support and cheer them on to victory! 🏅🙌 🇬🇧✨

Happy Friday!
Some happy news for Many thanks Sarah for a lovely recommendation!

There’s no denying that summer festivals are a fantastic way to enjoy music, art, and good company, they can also be physically demanding. 🎉🎆🎶

After all, standing, walking, and dancing for hours can lead to back pain and discomfort - and that’s before you factor in sleeping on a wafer-thin camping bed.

But you’re in luck, because today I bring you 6 top tips for staying active and pain-free while making the most of your festival experience 🙌.

1️⃣ Warm-Up Before You Go: 🏋️‍♀️ Ok, so nobody wants to be seen doing ‘downward dog’ in the car park, but before heading to the festival, do some gentle stretches to prepare your muscles and joints.
Focus on your legs, back, and shoulders, as they’ll be the ones more likely to stiffen up.

2️⃣. Wear Comfortable Footwear: 👟Obviously, you don’t want to compromise on your fashion too much, but it’s important to choose shoes that provide good arch support and cushioning. Where possible, avoid high heels or flat sandals that lack support - no matter how good they look!!

3️⃣ Pack Light and Smart: 🎒Carry only what you need, and use a backpack with padded straps to distribute weight evenly across your shoulders and back.

4️⃣ Take Breaks: 😪 Take regular breaks to sit down and rest where you can.
And, as a bonus, use these opportunities to do some quick stretches to keep your muscles loose! 🙌

5️⃣ Stay Hydrated: 💧Keep a (big) water bottle with you and drink regularly to stay hydrated. Not only can dehydration exacerbate muscle cramps and fatigue, it can have a massive impact on your spinal health, and cause discomfort all around your body.

6️⃣ Use Good Posture: 💪 When standing, distribute your weight evenly on both feet, and keep your shoulders back and avoid slouching to prevent back strain.

👉MOST importantly: Have Fun! 🤪

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that we could help Jo! Life changing...wow!! 🤩

Recognition to this guy, Dr Frank Vaught who gave such an uplifting and motivational speech at the Ryan Rieder Mastermind Team Building talk we attended in London this weekend. Such an amazing guy who came all the way from Chicago for the event! It was great to meet such an amazing character!
Ryan Rieder - Business School for Chiropractors

✨ WE ARE FULLY BOOKED! 🙌
We are so thrilled that our Spinal Screen event is now fully booked! BUT don't worry, we've added an extra date on 23rd July between 2pm-3pm! Whoohoo! 🤩
Book your spot now and take the first step towards a healthier spine. https://thespineguy.co.uk/get-in-touch/ or email [email protected] or call us on 0113 473 3990
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with another great Google review we had to share! Thank you, Diane. Knowing that our treatment has significantly improved her back, dizziness, and posture is incredibly rewarding. 🙌