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By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham It's a question I'm asked surprisingly often. "What's the difference between a chiropractor, an osteopath and a physiotherapist?" And usually, the next question is: "Which one should I see?" It's understandable. If you've developed back pain, your neck has become stiff, or an old injury is starting to cause problems, knowing where to turn isn't always straightforward. All three professions work with people experiencing pain

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham There's a familiar story I hear in clinic. Someone starts the day feeling reasonably comfortable. They sit down at their desk, work through emails, take a few meetings, perhaps forget to move very much. And by late afternoon, their neck feels stiff, their shoulders are tight and turning their head isn't quite as easy as it was that morning. Sometimes a headache begins to develop too. It's tempting to blame the chair, the sc

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham One of the questions I often hear in clinic is: "Do you think it's sciatica?" Usually, someone is describing pain somewhere around their lower back, buttock or leg. And it's an understandable question. Sciatica is a term most people have heard, but it isn't always clear what it actually means. Not every pain travelling into the leg is sciatica. And not every episode of lower back pain involves a problem with a nerve. So how

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham There's a conversation I have surprisingly often in clinic. Someone comes in with lower back pain, and after we've talked about what's been happening, they'll say something like: "It's not the first time. My back seems to go every few months." Perhaps it started after gardening. Or lifting something awkwardly. Sometimes there's no obvious reason at all. The pain settles, life gets back to normal, and then a few weeks or mon

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham I've seen a few sprained ankles in clinic recently. Different people, different circumstances, but they've reminded me just how easily we can underestimate what seems like a simple injury. An awkward step off a kerb. A slippery path. A badly timed tackle on the football pitch. Most of us know the routine. The ankle hurts, it swells, we rest it for a few days and eventually things settle down. But here's the interesting ques

We often think about recovery after something has gone wrong. Something starts to ache, we feel stiff, training suddenly feels harder — and that’s when we start thinking about stretching, mobility or doing something to help our body recover. But recovery doesn’t have to begin with pain. For this guest article, we’ve handed things over to Sarah from URBAN OM here in Buckingham, whose approach to movement and recovery fits very closely with the way we think about keeping people

Most of us don’t give much thought to how we breathe. After all, it happens automatically. But how we breathe can be influenced by things such as posture, tension, stress and the way we use our bodies throughout the day. For this guest article, we’ve handed things over to Jane Tarrant, a highly respected breathing habits educator and trainer based locally in Bicester. Jane has spent years helping people understand the way breathing habits can influence how they feel and funct

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham Headaches are one of those things many people simply learn to live with. A busy week. A stressful day. Poor sleep. Too much screen time. Tension in the shoulders. Another headache… and on we go. And often, when someone first mentions headaches in clinic, they'll say something like: "I don't really know why they happen." Which is fair, because headaches can be complex, and they don't always come with an obvious explanation.

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham We live in a world that is constantly asking more of us. More notifications. More pressure. More sitting. More rushing. More information. For many people, it can begin to feel as though the body never truly gets a chance to slow down. Sometimes this shows up emotionally — feeling overwhelmed, wired, or unable to switch off. Other times, it shows up physically through tension, headaches, neck pain, back pain, fatigue, change

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham Most people think of the spine as something structural. The thing that keeps us upright, supports our body and helps us bend, twist and move through everyday life. And of course, it does all of those things. But your spine also plays another important role. It provides protection for one of the body's most remarkable communication pathways: the spinal cord. Your nervous system is constantly gathering information from the wo

By Chris Dunmall DC | Aceso Chiropractic, Buckingham When people first come into the clinic, they often ask a simple question: "What are those blocks for?" It's a great question. They're referring to the small, wedge-shaped cushions we sometimes place beneath the pelvis during a chiropractic adjustment. They don't look particularly impressive. In fact, compared with some of the equipment you might expect to find in a healthcare clinic, they're remarkably simple. But there's a

Last weekend, I spent time in Amsterdam training with a grouLast weekend, I spent time in Amsterdam training alongside a group of chiropractors. I went because I wanted to get better at what I do. Not just to learn another technique or add something new to my clinical toolbox, but to spend time with people who challenge the way I think, ask different questions and remind me why I chose this profession in the first place. It's easy, when you're busy running a clinic and lookin

When we think of vitamins, we often imagine them as simple energy boosters. But some, like vitamin B12, play a much deeper role in how our bodies function. Vitamin B12 is essential for the nervous system and the production of healthy red blood cells. When levels are too low, it can lead to a surprising range of symptoms — some of which overlap with common musculoskeletal and neurological complaints. At Aceso Chiropractic in Buckingham, we believe that understanding these wide

If you've never visited a chiropractor, you might be wondering what chiropractic care actually involves — and whether it could help you. Perhaps you've been experiencing recurring back pain, stiffness in your neck or headaches that seem to begin around the base of your skull. Or maybe somebody has recommended seeing a chiropractor, but you're not entirely sure what to expect. At Aceso Chiropractic in Buckingham, we believe the best place to start is with a clear understanding

The vagus nerve is important, but can chiropractic care reset it? We look at the evidence and explain what it means when seeking help for back or neck pain.

What if one of the secrets to better health is actually rather boring? We live in a world that loves a breakthrough. The latest exercise trend, a new diet, a supplement that promises to change everything. But when it comes to looking after ourselves, the most useful things are often the least exciting. At Aceso Chiropractic in Buckingham, we believe there's a lot to be said for doing the simple things well, and doing them consistently. Moving well. Eating well. Resting well.

There's something rather wonderful about racing old cars on a beach. No modern technology doing the hard work. No sophisticated electronics. Just the driver, the machine and a long stretch of sand. One of the highlights of my year has been heading to Pendine Sands in Wales, where vintage motorsport brings together some extraordinary cars and the people who love them. It's a world away from a normal day at Aceso Chiropractic in Buckingham. But in some ways, the two share an in

Practical advice after chiropractic treatment: comfortable movement, temporary soreness, and the symptoms that need medical attention.

Have you ever twisted in your chair and heard your back make a popping sound? Or perhaps you've found yourself regularly stretching or twisting your neck to relieve that familiar feeling of stiffness. It's one of the questions we're often asked at Aceso Chiropractic in Buckingham: "Is it bad to crack my own back?" The answer isn't necessarily yes or no. For most people, an occasional painless crack or pop from a joint isn't a reason to worry. But there's a difference between

It's often only when your shoulder starts hurting that you realise just how much you use it. Putting on a coat. Reaching into a cupboard. Brushing your hair. Even finding a comfortable position in bed can suddenly become difficult. Shoulder pain is a common complaint, but it doesn't always have an obvious explanation. At Aceso Chiropractic in Buckingham, we see people experiencing shoulder discomfort for a variety of reasons, from irritation of the muscles and tendons around