With only two weeks until the children go back to school, many families are turning their attention to school bags, and as a McTimoney chiropractor, and yoga teacher, I see how much of an impact the wrong bag can have on a child’s posture, biomechanics, and long‑term spinal health. In our house, one child doesn’t care what the bag looks like as long as it has footballs on it. The other… well, let’s just say the decision is more complicated. And that’s exactly why choosing the right school...

Summer looks dreamy on paper, holidays, sunshine, BBQs, long evenings, social plans. But in reality, it can be one of the most stressful seasons of the year, especially for parents balancing work, childcare, travel, and constant social expectations. As a McTimoney chiropractor, and yoga teacher here in Hucclecote, Gloucester, I see the same pattern every September: a wave of mums arriving in clinic with headaches, neck pain, tight shoulders, and upper‑back tension, often with no clear...

Summer is the perfect time for early morning or late evening runs, enjoying those magical moments where it feels like you’re the only person alive. Walking at sunrise or jogging at dusk can be grounding, calming, and brilliant for your mental health. But as a McTimoney chiropractor and a yoga teacher, I also know how easily running and long walks can trigger back pain. The good news is that most of these issues come from predictable patterns — and they’re easy to fix with a little awareness....