Northwood Chiropractic Blog

You’ve stretched it, iced it, maybe even taken painkillers—but your neck pain keeps coming back. 😣 That’s because many treatments only cover the symptom. At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we specialise in Gonstead chiropractic care—a method designed to locate and correct spinal misalignments 🧩 that may be keeping you stuck in a cycle of pain. Relief […]

Neck Pain: More Than Just Poor Posture Neck pain isn’t always caused by what you think. While poor posture and screen time play a role, there are often deeper issues at work—like spinal misalignments, nerve pressure, and muscle imbalances. At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we use the Gonstead system to uncover and correct the true sources […]

Is Neck Pain Taking Over Your Life? Neck pain is more than just a nuisance—it can interfere with your focus at work, keep you awake at night, and affect your overall quality of life. Whether it started from poor posture, an old injury, or stress, the discomfort can quickly spiral into chronic issues if left […]

By Northwood Chiropractic Oxford 🪑 Let’s face it—most of us weren’t built to sit all day. Yet, many professionals find themselves glued to a screen for 8+ hours, five days a week. The result? A rising tide of neck aches, lower back pain, and tight shoulders that no amount of stretching seems to fix. At […]

Struggling with lower back pain? You’re not alone. Nearly 80% of adults experience it at some point—and many turn to pain pills for relief. But are medications really the best answer? At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we believe there's a better way. Pain Pills: A Quick Fix with Hidden Costs Conventional treatments like NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) […]

Lower back pain might seem like an annoying inconvenience—but it’s also one of your body’s most powerful warning signals. At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we help patients understand that pain is rarely the beginning of a problem. In fact, it’s often the final alarm bell that something deeper has been going on for a while. Let’s […]

Waking up each morning with lower back pain isn't just frustrating—it’s a signal that something deeper might be going on with your spine, sleep habits, or both. At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we frequently hear from patients who feel fine going to bed, only to rise with stiff, aching backs. The good news? You’re not alone—and […]

Lower Back Pain Myths Busted: What Your Spine Really NeedsBy Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, Littlemore Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor or take time off work. But despite how widespread it is, there’s no shortage of misleading advice out there. At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we use the precise […]

Whether it strikes after a long day at work or sneaks in after a seemingly harmless movement, lower back pain is one of the most common and frustrating issues people face. It’s also one of the leading reasons people seek chiropractic care—and for good reason. At Northwood Chiropractic Oxford, we specialise in finding and correcting […]

If you’ve ever come across chiropractic videos online—or had an adjustment yourself—you’ve probably noticed a lot of variety in how they’re performed. Some techniques look gentle and specific, while others involve large twisting movements or dramatic “cracks.” It’s easy to assume they’re all doing the same thing, but in truth, not all adjustments are created […]