I see hundreds of people through my door that are in pain. Although a chiropractor and an osteopath has very little to do with pain and a lot to do with optimal health, function and vitality, very few people actually come to see me who aren’t in pain. Although pain is only a small part of what we do, the reason why so many people come to see us when in pain is that we are so good at getting rid of it. After seeing so many people who are in pain the question of why they’re in

Carrying on from the recent article talking through whether a blender or a juicer is better, James the Taunton Nutritionist has now created a video to explain things further. #neckpain #backpain #headache #taunton #chiropractic #chiropractor #osteopathy #osteopath

Imagine yourself at 80 years old. In the country side walking your dog with your grandchildren. Now imagine yourself 80 years old, unable to get out of bed. Strapped up to machines to keep you alive. This is a very real example of either looking after yourself and living a healthy life and doing the opposite. Staying young is something that everyone wants. People spend huge amounts of money on cosmetic surgery, creams and lotions to try and look younger. However there is an e

Fat loss is not only a very hot topic but also a very misunderstood topic. There is so much misinformation out there and it seems a shame someone would decide to lose weight, put in the effort to lose weight but end up with more fat than when they started with simply because they got the wrong information. So here we are going to run through some vital fat loss facts to ensure that you don't make the same mistake thousands of others have. You can’t out train a bad diet - Eati

A question I get asked almost weekly is 'what is the difference between a chiropractor and an osteopath?' The answer could be complex and go into the underlying philosophy and principles or it could be much more simple and meaningful to the person asking. This time we are going to take the simple route and give you the answer in as little as one paragraph. Both a chiropractor and an osteopath works mostly with their hands to try and get you out of pain and improve your functi

A blender or juicer is a great way to get additional vegetables and fruit in your diet but one question everyone has before they take the plunge and get one is which his better? A juicer or a blender? Well I've got both and have used both for many years and in my opinion one is not better than the other. It really depends on what you on as an individual. I'm going to lay out the pros and cons of each one so you can make the right decision for you. Juicer Pros - You can cram a

Most people would like to lose a few extra pounds. Here is a short video explaining a few things that you just have to be doing if you want to lose fat. #neckpain #backpain #headache #taunton #chiropractic #chiropractor #osteopathy #osteopath

What is the most important organ in the body? The heart? The lungs? True you can't live without either of these organs, however the brain controls both of these organs. When we talk about the nervous system we talk about the brain, the spinal cord and all the nerves that branch off it and go everywhere in the body. The nervous system controls every cell, tissue and organ. It controls pain, movement, organs, balance, sight, hearing, taste etc. So I think we can agree the nervo

Osteoarthritis (joint wear and tear) unfortunately isn't something that we can cure. However there is a good chance that your symptoms can be helped greatly through treatment. Another benefit of getting your joints checked by an osteopath or chiropractor is to see if there is something that can be done to slow down the progression of your condition. It's not worth letting things get worse than they already are so come and check in with us for a consultation now. By the way we

No it's not too late at all. If you've had back pain for that long then yes perhaps it might take a little longer to get you pain free. However is that a good reason to not get pain free? Clearly not, the best thing you can do is get yourself booked in to see us and see if there is something we can do to help you. It's not uncommon for someone suffering with years of back pain to come and get their first treatment and end up walking out of the clinic better than they've been