Morningside Chiropractic

Good luck to all our patients, friends, and runners taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this weekend! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Whether you’re taking on the Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay, 10K, or 5K — enjoy the atmosphere, trust your training, and be proud of getting to the start line.

Remember:
✔ Pace yourself
✔ Stay hydrated
✔ Keep fuelled
✔ And most importantly — enjoy the experience!

A special mention to all the first-time runners stepping up to the challenge this weekend. The nerves are normal, but so is the incredible feeling of crossing that finish line.

From all of us at Morningside Chiropractic, best of luck — we’ll be cheering you on all the way!

Pregnancy brings huge changes to the body and for many women, that can come with aches, pelvic discomfort, or back pain along the way.

While symptoms like pelvic girdle pain (PGP), lower back pain, or discomfort turning in bed are very common during pregnancy, understanding why they happen can often make the experience feel less worrying and easier to manage.

We’ve put together a new guide explaining some of the physical changes that happen during pregnancy, why they can sometimes lead to discomfort, and what supportive treatment options are available.

At Morningside Chiropractic, our Pregnancy Trained Chiropractors, (Katie & Vicky) regularly support women across Edinburgh with gentle, pregnancy-specific care designed to help them stay comfortable and confident throughout pregnancy.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.morningsidechiropractic.co.uk/why-does-everything-hurt-in-pregnancy/

If you’re currently pregnant — or know someone who is — feel free to save or share this with them 🤍

Why Does Everything Hurt in Pregnancy? Back & Pelvic Pain Explained Back and pelvic pain are common during pregnancy — but they don’t have to be ignored. Learn why pregnancy causes pain and how safe, gentle care can help.

We’re incredibly proud of our Massage Therapist Rosie 👏

Last week, Rosie was down in England refereeing at the Under-18 Women’s Six Nations Championship 🏉 — an amazing achievement and a testament to her dedication, professionalism, and passion for sport.

From the clinic to the international stage 💪

Not only does Rosie work with athletes every day here in Edinburgh, she’s right at the heart of high-performance sport herself — giving her a real understanding of what the body goes through at every level of competition.

👉 The good news? Rosie is now back in the clinic and available for sports massage treatments.

Whether you're:
• Dealing with an injury
• Tight from training
• Preparing for an event
• Or just need to recover properly

Rosie’s got you covered.

📅 Book your appointment today and get back to performing at your best.

🐣🎉 We have a winner! 🎉🐣

A huge congratulations to one of our younger patients who guessed the exact number of treats in the egg — very impressive! 👏🍫

We hope you enjoy all the goodies 😄

Thank you to everyone who took part — it was great to see so many of you getting involved!

Happy Easter from Morningside Chiropractic 🐣🌼

We’ve had a little spring refresh in the clinic this week — keep an eye out for some of our Easter decorations when you pop in!

And of course… we’ll have some sweet treats available to take away, as always 🍫😊

👉 We’re OPEN over the Easter weekend:
• Good Friday
• Easter Saturday
• Easter Monday

So if you need us, we’re here for you as usual.

Whether you’re staying active, travelling, or just enjoying some well-earned rest — take care of yourself and your spine 😊

🌱 Gardening causing back pain?

As the weather improves, we often see an increase in back pain and sciatica linked to gardening.

While it’s a great way to stay active, long periods of bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks can quickly lead to strain — especially after a quieter winter.

We’ve put together a practical guide covering:
✔ Common gardening mistakes that lead to back pain
✔ Simple ways to protect your back
✔ Safe lifting and posture tips
✔ What to do if your back hurts after gardening

👉 Read the full guide here:
https://www.morningsidechiropractic.co.uk/healthy-gardening-tips/

💡 A few small changes can make a big difference to how your back feels.

Gardening and Back Pain: How to Prevent It — A Chiropractor's Guide Gardening causing back pain? Chiropractor Alan Cavanagh explains why it happens and how to prevent it — with practical tips on posture, lifting, pacing, and what to do if your back hurts after a session.

✨ Meet the Team – Carly Edition! ✨

It’s time for another round of Fun Facts and this month we’re shining the spotlight on Carly Moncrieff 💙

From marrying her childhood sweetheart later this year 💍 to living next door to her best friend (how ideal is that?! 🏡), Carly brings great vibes both inside and outside the clinic.

She’s all about the simple joys in life – family, friends, good food… and a bit of fashion (plus fake tan 😉). Oh, and did we mention she has two degrees?! 🎓👏

And if you ever want to win her over… just mention Harry Styles or ABBA 🎶

Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hello to Carly!