Florie is turning 5 in February so we celebrated with an epic birthday party at the Pirate Ship in Farnham, (a little early we know) which was an absolute blast. She had the best time.
Moreover, today it’s Charlotte’s birthday! So we’re making sure she has a proper celebration and most importantly, a bit of a break. Top of her wishlist? A bath in peace. So while that might not sound luxurious to some, any parent knows it’s basically spa level stuff. Don’t worry, we’ve got a bit more lined up for her too she deserves it all.
Now that we’re into February, we’re officially launching our Fall Back in Love with Movement campaign. This month is all about reconnecting with your body, enjoying how it moves and making time for movement that feels good whatever that looks like for you.
Keep an eye on our socials for tips, challenges, inspiration and maybe even a few surprises to help you shake off the winter slump and get moving again in a way that’s fun and sustainable.
When people think of chiropractic care, they usually picture adjustments, posture advice, and maybe a gentle reminder to stop slouching. What they don’t expect?
A conversation about fruits.
Here’s the thing though: what you eat plays a quiet yet powerful role in how your spine, joints and nervous system feel and fruits are absolute unsung heroes when it comes to supporting chiropractic results. Our typical diet isn’t exactly built around spinal health. We’re great at tea, toast, biscuits and the occasional “I’ll just grab something quick.” However, when it comes to supporting your spine, discs and sciatic nerve, fruit choices matter more than most people realise.
Fruits Fight Inflammation (Your Spine’s Worst Enemy)
Many spinal issues from stiffness and back pain to sciatica are closely linked to inflammation. Fruits like berries, oranges, cherries and grapes are rich in antioxidants that help calm inflammatory processes in the body.
Less inflammation means:
- Happier spinal joints
- Less nerve irritation
- Better recovery after chiropractic adjustments
Think of fruit as the behind the scenes support crew for your spine.
Muscles, Nerves & Movement Need Fruit Too
Chiropractic care focuses on restoring movement and nervous system function and fruits help keep that system running smoothly.
- Bananas provide potassium for muscle function and nerve signaling
- Citrus fruits supply vitamin C to support connective tissue and discs
- Avocados (yes, fruit!) offer healthy fats that nourish joints and nerves
A well fed nervous system responds better, adapts faster and holds adjustments more comfortably.
Hydration Starts with What You Eat
Spinal discs are largely made of water and while drinking fluids is vital, water-rich fruits (like apples, melons, oranges and pears) help maintain hydration at a cellular level.
Well hydrated tissues =
✔ better disc health
✔ improved flexibility
✔ reduced stiffness
Your spine loves juicy snacks more than dry biscuits, sorry biscuits!
Fruits & Bone Support
While fruits don’t replace calcium rich foods, they support bone health by:
- Improving mineral absorption
- Reducing oxidative stress on bone tissue
- Supporting collagen formation (essential for spinal structures)
This matters at every age from growing spines to ageing ones.
Chiropractic + Nutrition = Better Results
At chiropractic clinics, we often see that patients who:
- Eat more whole foods
- Include fruit daily
- Stay hydrated
tend to recover faster, feel looser between visits and maintain improvements longer.
Chiropractic adjusts the structure.
Nutrition supports the healing.
They’re a team!
The Takeaway (A Juicy One)
You don’t need complicated diets or extreme rules.
Start simple:
- Add colour to your plate
- Snack on fruit instead of ultra processed foods
- Hydrate smarter
Your spine, joints and nervous system will quietly thank you often with less pain and better movement.
References
- Slavin, J. L., & Lloyd, B. (2012). Health benefits of fruits and vegetables. Advances in Nutrition, 3(4), 506–516.
- Aune, D., et al. (2017). Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality. International Journal of Epidemiology, 46(3), 1029–1056.
- Calder, P. C., et al. (2020). Dietary factors and low-grade inflammation in relation to musculoskeletal health. Nutrients, 12(1), 236.
- Schwingshackl, L., et al. (2018). Food groups and risk of musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review. BMJ Open, 8(9), e020722.
- Heaney, R. P., et al. (2019). Nutritional factors in bone health. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 38(2), 127–136.
- Hartvigsen, J., et al. (2018). What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention. The Lancet, 391(10137), 2356–2367.
