Move Free Pontypool

Apparently I’ve got a new interviewer 😂

Kai asked me three questions people often have before seeing a chiropractor:

🦴 Do you crack everyone?
😬 Does an adjustment hurt?
👀 What actually happens at your first appointment?

Short answer: chiropractic is a lot more than just “cracking backs”.

Treatment should always be based on the person in front of you and what they actually need.

What should Kai ask me next? 👇

Does a bigger adjustment actually work better? 🤔

New research compared cervical manipulation with gentler joint mobilisation in people with chronic mechanical neck pain.

Both approaches improved neck movement. Manipulation showed a slightly greater immediate reduction in pain, but the difference wasn’t large enough to be considered clinically meaningful.

The takeaway? A bigger crack doesn’t automatically mean a better treatment.

Good care is about assessing the person in front of you and choosing the right approach for them, whether that’s manipulation, mobilisation, exercise, or a combination.

📚 Bouqartacha et al. (2026), Chiropractic & Manual Therapies

Read the full research paper⁠

Your feet take a serious amount of load every single day, but they’re often completely ignored until something starts hurting.

In this session I’m using a mix of soft tissue work, joint mobilisation and manipulation to help improve movement and reduce stiffness through the foot and ankle.

And no, treatment isn’t just about getting a “crack”. The aim is better movement, better function and helping you get back to doing what you enjoy.

Treatment is always based on assessment and what is appropriate for the individual.

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📲 Got foot or ankle pain? Book an assessment through the link in my bio.

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That crack everyone waits for 😮‍💨😂

But the sound isn’t the goal.

A cervical manipulation is about improving movement, reducing stiffness and helping you feel more comfortable moving your neck.

The crack? Just a bonus 😂

This patient was fully assessed and screened beforehand, and treatment was only carried out where clinically appropriate and with consent.

Neck feeling stiff or restricted? Book in and let’s see what’s actually going on.

October challenge: learn something new 🪢

I’ve decided to spend this month getting better at jump rope.

Nothing fancy. Just practice, consistency and hopefully looking a little less uncoordinated by the end of October 😂

A good reminder that you don’t need to be good at something to start. You just need to start.

Day by day. Rep by rep.

Who else is learning something new this month? 👇

Nobody really talks about this before your first chiropractic appointment…

You’ll usually still get some form of treatment on that first visit.

It might be an adjustment, but it could also be mobilisation, soft tissue work, stretching or simple exercises depending on what we find.

The goal isn’t just to “crack” something. It’s to understand what’s going on, help you move better and give you a clear plan forward.

And if chiropractic isn’t the right option for you, a good chiropractor should tell you that too.

Good luck to all my clients running the Cardiff Half Marathon today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

I know how much training, early mornings and hard work goes into getting to that start line.

Enjoy the atmosphere, trust the training and most importantly, enjoy the run! 💪

I’ll be cheering you all on from Move Free Chiropractic Pontypool! 🙌

And remember… recovery starts after the finish line 😅