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How chiropractors play a part in preventative healthcare for their patients

By Marc Sanders

In this article, BCA Member and Chiropractor, Marc Sanders, highlights the role of chiropractors in preventative healthcare. Chiropractors can help patients by identifying and addressing potential health issues early on, providing manual therapy, and offering advice on lifestyle and exercise. By taking a proactive approach, chiropractors can contribute to the overall wellbeing of their patients and help them prevent future problems…

Public Health and the Aging Population: The role of chiropractic care

By Faye Deane

As the population in the United Kingdom and globally continues to age, the need to address the multifaceted health challenges faced by older adults has become increasingly pressing. The Office for National Statistics projects that by 2041, one in four people in the UK will be aged 65 or over. This demographic shift brings to the forefront critical public health concerns, including multimorbidity, the prevention of falls, management of frailty, polypharmacy, social isolation…

How chiropractic care is integral to the Olympics

By Ulrik Sandstrøm

Chiropractic assessment and treatment is increasingly an essential part of elite athletes’ medical provisions. Chiropractors are now finding themselves working within the medical teams of many Premier League and Championship football clubs, Premiership rugby clubs and a host of other elite sports environments. It is evident to the physiotherapists, doctors and performance managers that we provide separate and distinct specialist knowledge and skills, which is hugely valued by athletes…

Building a career as a sports chiropractor

By BCA Board Member, Juliet Lock

There will always be someone you know that seemed to have fallen into their dream job in sport. But for the vast majority of chiropractors that have built a career in sports medicine, there is a shared origin story – an interest in some aspect of sport, a willingness to start at the bottom and an acknowledgement that pitch side can be a dark, cold and lonely place. If you are looking to expand your horizons and work in sport, keep reading this article, where I explain what you can expect and how you can join the club…

Patient Safety Within Chiropractic: The Role of CPiRLS

In this article, BCA Member and RCC CPiRLS Development Group Chair, Mark Thomas, talks to us about the importance of incident reporting for patient safety and the development of the profession, and how the Chiropractic Patient Incident Reporting and Learning System (CPiRLS) can help with this.

No one would disagree that patient safety is paramount within healthcare. All healthcare providers have a professional and ethical responsibility to reduce the risk of harm to patients. Of course, the risks associated with manual therapy are low, however, adverse events of various severity can occur. In addition, other types of safety incidents…

Chiropractic Care for Minority Groups: Bridging the gap

By BCA Board Member, Philippa Oakley

One could be forgiven for thinking that as we all have spines, chiropractic care shouldn’t need to vary based on a patient’s characteristics, or belonging to any minority groups. And yet, we’d be wrong. It’s well-established that individuals from minority groups have specific health needs and considerations, ranging from barriers to accessing healthcare to increased risk of developing specific conditions. 

Within the context of this article, we’ll think of key minority groups such as racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, and people with disabilities. It’s important to note that this isn’t an exhaustive list, and there are various other marginalised communities, both voluntary and involuntary, who each have their unique challenges and needs…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Moving more for our mental health

Jennifer Barr, BCA Communications Committee Member and Associate Chiropractor, explores this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme – “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.

Mental illness is prevalent in today’s society, with mental health services in England seeing 5 million referrals in 2023, a 33% increase from 2019. Mental illness can have a variety of effects that impact day-to-day life, such as physical activity levels…

Why we should sit less and move more

Our special guest contributor, Catherine McCabe, Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at Teesside University, shares her top tips on how to sit less and move more this National Walking Month.

Physical inactivity is now identified as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. However, it is one of the main modifiable risk factors. Approximately 31% of the global population does not engage in sufficient physical activity. This is known to contribute to…

Exploring Healthcare Integration: The role of chiropractic care within the NHS

BCA Communication Committee Member, Marc Sanders, who practices in Nottingham, talks about his journey so far as a Chiropractic Research Council-funded PhD student at the University of Southampton; his chosen research topic is on integration of chiropractic care in healthcare systems with a particular focus on UK integration…

Running and the musculoskeletal system

As the London Marathon approaches (21 April 2024), runners around the world are gearing up for the ultimate test of endurance, determination, and resilience. While the thrill of crossing the finish line is undoubtedly exhilarating, it’s essential to recognise the potential impact of running on your musculoskeletal (MSK) health. In this article, BCA Member and Chiropractor, Kathryn Deverson, explains the most common running injuries and how to prevent them…

Benefits of including animal products in your diet for tackling B12 deficiency

By BCA Member, Simon Billings

This Nutrition and Hydration Week, BCA Member and Founder of the Academy of Chiropractic Nutrition, Simon Billings, discusses the benefits of including animal products in your diet for tackling B12 and other deficiencies, and how this can impact the chiropractic care patients receive…

Sleep – The hub of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing

By Fiona Brennan, Author of ‘Sleep Well – Eight Habits to Help You Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep & Wake Up Refreshed’

There are six pillars of lifestyle medicine, and each one is vital to support a healthy body and mind and to prevent lifestyle diseases from developing. However, sleep is the foundation and the other five need it to function well. Each pillar is interconnected with the others; for example, if you are tired you will make unhealthy food choices and if you make unhealthy food choices it will impact your sleep…

Why should I care about regulatory reform?

by BCA Communications Committee Member, Kathryn Deverson

As a chiropractor, navigating the complexities of healthcare is not just about providing quality care to our patients; it is also about understanding and engaging with the regulatory standards that shape our profession. Crucially, placing patients at the centre. While regulatory reform might be a dry topic for most, it is an important area of our work as healthcare professionals that directly impacts our ability to practice effectively and treat our patients to the best of our abilities…

Why is a healthy workplace and getting involved in your community important?

by BCA Communications Committee Member, Jennifer Barr

In line with the BCA’s public affairs work and our current focus on chiropractors’ impact on their local communities, Jennifer Barr, BCA Communications Committee Member and Associate Chiropractor, explores why nurturing a happy and healthy working environment, as well as supporting the wellbeing of staff and patients, is essential for the wider community…

Chiropractic Excellence: Integrating WHO Guideline on Chronic Low Back Pain in Clinical Practice

by BCA Board Member, Faye Deane

In December 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched its new Guideline for the Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings, which provides evidence-informed recommendations on non-surgical interventions for chronic primary LBP (CPLBP), to improve CPLBP-related health and wellbeing outcomes. The Guideline Development Group included chiropractors and received evidence commissioned by WHO, from sources including the World Federation of Chiropractic’s Research Committee Chair, Dr Sidney Rubinstein, who led three of the systematic reviews informing the guideline recommendations.

In this article, BCA Board Member, Faye Deane, takes us through the importance of the new WHO Guideline in clinical practice, including the chiropractic involvement in its development…

Digital treatment versus traditional care – what’s the solution for treating chronic pain?

by BCA Member, Marc Sanders

With the latest guidance from NICE advising a range of effective treatments for people with chronic primary pain, and additionally calling on healthcare professionals to recognise and treat a person’s pain as unique to them, healthcare professionals across all industries, including the chiropractic industry, are reviewing how they treat their patients.

As commercial developments, technological advancements and a new policy landscape encourage a surge in digital health interventions to address a wider range of health conditions, this begs the question: Should health professionals be seeking to either introduce or rely more on digital therapies to treat patients with chronic pain?…

The Role of Chiropractors as Public Health Advocates

by BCA Board Member, Faye Deane

Over the last year, a specific focus on physical activity, or more importantly, physical inactivity has been adopted by various national and international chiropractic organisations. The World Federation of Chiropractic’s (WFC) Public Health Committee launched a 2022/23 Physical Activity Campaign and the Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) released a Physical Activity Toolkit this autumn. In this article we delve into the role of chiropractors in promoting physical activity…

Hip osteoarthritis: clinical advice and treatment options from a musculoskeletal and chiropractic perspective

with BCA Member, Matthew Barks

Musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints can cause a significant burden on a person’s life, and chronic pain arising from the hip can be a prime example of this. It is no secret that this burden has been made ever heavier due to COVID19 and the significant pressures put on MSK services, leading to longer waiting times and difficulties accessing services. Hip osteoarthritis specifically is most common in…

Q&A: Why Preventative Healthcare Matters

with BCA Member, Marc Sanders

Preventative healthcare is a key pillar in both chiropractic care, and the British Chiropractic Association’s (BCA) person-centred approach to treatment. It is vital for managing a patient’s health and identifying conditions in their early stages. To unpack this further and understand what preventative healthcare really means, we sat down with Chiropractor and BCA Member, Marc Sanders, to discuss the topic in more depth and how chiropractic is playing a fundamental role in putting this into practice…

Patient centred approach to treating chronic pain

Marc Sanders works in clinical practice as a chiropractor in London, as well as a postgraduate researcher at the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Medicine, where he is researching the integration of chiropractic care into healthcare systems, including the NHS. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led several studies investigating the use of telehealth within chiropractic, exploring the efficacy of these ‘remote consultations’ from the patients’ and clinicians’ perspective…

Paws for Thought: Sitting Down with an Animal Chiropractor

International Dog Day took place on Saturday 26 August and we sat down with animal chiropractor, Bronwen Henley, to find out more about the discipline, its many complexities and how animal chiropractic care can differ from human chiropractic care.

To start with, what exactly is Veterinary chiropractic?

“Animal or Veterinary chiropractic is a hands-on treatment that helps to…

How private practice can help support the Government’s Healthy Life Expectancy 2035 plan

Catherine Quinn, Immediate Past President of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), discusses the Government’s priorities for healthcare patients with Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

The Government’s ambitious goal of gaining five extra years of healthy life expectancy for the UK population by 2035 is highly welcomed by the professional healthcare community. However, there are key components of this plan that should be considered, with a specific focus on…  

BCA Chiropractor shares her insight on how to look after your back health whilst breastfeeding

This World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August 2023), Jennifer Hudson, chiropractor, member of the British Chiropractic Association and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, shares her insight on how to look after your back health whilst breastfeeding…  

BCA women’s health expert unpacks backpain management for women

Member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), Kathryn Deverson, sat down with us to discuss back pain in women, what causes it, and how to manage it…  

Stepping into your final year with confidence

Kyla Koçak is a final-year chiropractic student at the University of South Wales. Alongside this, she is also a student representative and proud member of the BCA’s Student and New Graduate Committee. As a student who has gained valuable clinic experience in her final year, Kyla spoke to the BCA about why she chose to study Chiropractic and shared her top tips on how to make the most out of your final year in clinic…  

Men’s Health: How BCA chiropractors are transforming the men’s health scene

With the Men’s Health Forum reporting that prostate cancer diagnoses were down 29% between 2019 and 2020 because men are not seeing their GPs to start their diagnosis process, Marc Sanders, chiropractor and member of the British Chiropractic Association discusses the role chiropractors can play in recognising signs of potential ill health in male patients, this Men’s Health Week (12 – 18 June)…  

Low Carb Diet as Treatment for Diabetes

By Simon Billings, BCA Chiropractor and Founder of the Academy of Chiropractic Nutrition

The NHS currently spends £1.5 million an hour or 10% of its total budget on diabetes. This totals an estimated 11.7 billion a year for treatment of diabetes type 2 itself and critically, the complications of diabetes, with the latter representing a more significant amount. Over 8 billion of the total figures is for inpatient care arising from complications.

These figures do not take into consideration the cost of work absenteeism, early retirement, or social benefits, which total 15.4 billion a year.

Every year these figures are going up and up. However, NHS GP, Dr David Unwin, founder of the Low Carb Program has been utilising a low carbohydrate diet (LCD) as treatment for diabetes in his clinic for many years and has recently published his results…  

Successfully achieving equitable healthcare for all

by Rhiannon and Philippa Oakley, Oakley Coaching

Inclusion in healthcare is essential, and manual therapists must make efforts to ensure that all patients feel welcome and safe in their clinic. As a manual therapist, you have a unique opportunity to create a space that is inclusive to all people.

If you’re reading this thinking “I provide all my patients with the same great standard of care regardless of their background”, you’d be absolutely right – we’ve never yet met a chiropractor who doesn’t… however, equitable healthcare and equal healthcare are two very different things.

So where do we start?…  

Everything you need to know about a career in chiropractic

BCA Vice President, Tim Button, writes about his passion for chiropractic and building his business.

Suppose you are looking for a career in healthcare and wellbeing with varied job prospects, great pay, an independent working environment, a flexible lifestyle and many satisfied patients. Then chiropractic may be for you!

My name is Tim Button, and I am the founder and owner of Cleve Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic in Mangotsfield, Bristol. My motivations for training to be a chiropractor stemmed from the high-level skills I could use. Chiropractors can take and read a wide array of imaging, including X-rays and MRIs, and are trained to a Master’s level at the point of graduation. As the smallest regulated healthcare profession, there is a huge demand for what we do!

Chiropractic is so much more than painful backs and stiff necks. Chiropractors are…  

Is your retirement income robust enough to keep you afloat?

Your retirement can be exactly how you’d like it to be. Perhaps it’s sailing around the world or indulging in your favourite pastimes (the ones you didn’t have time for when you worked), spending time with family and friends, or pottering in the garden? 

Do you have plans for helping your children buy a home, supporting their business, or putting your grandchildren through school or university? 

Either way, your hard-earned income and savings need to work for you.  

That is why the BCA’s insurance partners, Lloyd & Whyte, have put together this helpful article, breaking down the elements of financial planning and how…  

How to add Corporate Wellbeing to your Chiropractic Business

Employee wellbeing is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ initiative. Businesses are navigating their way through a complex post-pandemic storm, attempting to address poor mental health, a cost-of-living crisis, hybrid working and burnout.

To do so, they are investing time and money into effective employee wellbeing programmes that create healthy workplace cultures. This means there are literally hundreds of businesses on your doorstep looking for a solution. Could your Chiropractic business support this growing need? Following the huge success of our recent BCA Session, How to engage and enrol patients in optimal wellbeing, our speakers, The Wellbeing People, are sharing their best practise approach and how you can expand your services to meet the wellbeing needs of SME and corporate organisations in your area…

The importance of the BCA Patient Charter for building a strong, confident, and proud chiropractic community within the modern healthcare system

Part 3

How does the BCA Patient Charter make you feel? This is a question we have been asking members since we launched the Charter in November 2022, and we’re excited to share with you some of their thoughts and perspectives on how it makes them feel empowered, confident and proud to represent the BCA and its values.

We undertook a number of interviews with members at different stages of their careers, which we will share with you throughout March. Third in line is Kyla Koçak, a fourth year Chiropractic student at WIOC who told us about…

How to identify and help prevent fraud in your business

For all business owners, becoming a victim of fraud can have immediate and long-term financial and security impacts. The good news is that with the right information, you can spot the most common types of fraud and help prevent your business from falling prey to them. The BCA Plus Partner, Clover, has shared some useful tips on how to prevent and protect yourself from fraud….

The importance of the BCA Patient Charter for building a strong, confident, and proud chiropractic community within the modern healthcare system

Part 2

How does the BCA Patient Charter make you feel? This is a question we have been asking members since we launched the Charter in November 2022, and we’re excited to share with you some of their thoughts and perspectives on how it makes them feel empowered, confident and proud to represent the BCA and its values.

We undertook a number of interviews with members at different stages of their careers, which we will share with you throughout March. Next in line is James West, a newly graduated Chiropractor from London South Bank University, who told us about…

BCA rugby health expert reveals top injures ahead of the Six Nations Final

Ulrik Sandstrøm, Chiropractor and Board Member of the British Chiropractic Association, has been involved in elite level sports chiropractic for over two decades and is passionate about delivering the highest quality care to athletes by working within integrated medical teams. As chiropractor to Leicester Tigers Rugby and chiropractic consultant to England Rugby, he has worked closely with many rugby stars, developing an evidence, patient-centred approach to their care…

Healthy Sleep – A vital building block for wellness and optimal performance

This World Sleep Day (17 March 2023), the Sleep Wellness Team at Kaymed, who are the BCA’s Sleep Health Partners, share their expert advice for improving wellness and optimal performance through sleep. Scroll down to read more about what is the best sleep position, how to choose the right mattress and some top tips for achieving good quality sleep…

The importance of the BCA Patient Charter for building a strong, confident, and proud chiropractic community within the modern healthcare system

Part 1

How does the BCA Patient Charter make you feel? This is a question we have been asking members since we launched the Charter in November 2022, and we’re excited to share with you some of their thoughts and perspectives on how it makes them feel empowered, confident and proud to represent the BCA and its values.

We undertook a number of interviews with members at different stages of their careers, which we will share with you throughout March. First in line is BCA Vice President, Tim Button, who told us about…

New Year Exercise Prescriptions

An increase in exercise has been proven to not only improve our overall health and wellbeing, but also our mental health. The NHS states that adults should do some type of physical activity every day, because even the smallest amount of physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. As we look to start 2023 and think about ways to improve our wellbeing…

Evolving Perceptions and Building Credibility and Authority within the Healthcare Industry

To support our new Vision, Mission and Aims, in 2022 we aligned our media engagement with bold new key messaging, with a focus on targeting healthcare industry publications, to allow us to position both the British Chiropractic Association and the Chiropractic profession as an integral part of the UK healthcare system. So far this year our media engagement has provided over 7.1 million opportunities to see and read about the British Chiropractic Association, with one or more key messages…

Find out more about the BCA’s Patient Charter

In November, the British Chiropractic Association launched its new Patient Charter to its members and the general public, as part of the second phase of its ‘Repositioning Project’ which aims to continue the BCA’s Mission to be ‘the home of chiropractors who put patients first’. The Patient Charter is a pledge, from BCA chiropractors to their patients, to remind them of the quality care they’ll receive which is laid out in such a way…

Who are Lloyd & Whyte and The Benefact Group?

Lloyd & Whyte are the providers behind BCA Insurance Services, and they have some positive news to share…

Working in multi-disciplinary teams at Ultramarathons around the world

By Jodi Crawford

My name is Jodi Crawford, I graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC), University of South Wales (UWS), in 2011 and I currently live and work close to Portsmouth, on the sunny South Coast. Before Chiropractic, I did a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and have always had a love for sports. In recent years, I have got into Triathlon and endurance sports. I am fascinated by our ability to push ourselves beyond what we think our limits are, both physically and mentally. This is part of the reason why I have ended up combining my chiropractic skills with…

Digital transformation in healthcare

Reflecting on a healthcare sector still very much in recovery following the unprecedented events of the COVID pandemic, Robert Beaven, Chiropractor, and member of the British Chiropractic Association, discusses the current state of the healthcare landscape, and how rapid advancements in technology are set to reshape the sector as we move into 2023. This year has seen a significant rise in telehealth – this being the distribution…

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Explained

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common spinal condition of the lower back that causes pain in the legs. It is caused by age-related arthritic narrowing (stenosis) in the spinal canal which presses on and irritates the nerve roots in the lower back. As well as pain, this can lead to…

Prescribed exercises and digital healthcare: Two ways to improve your back health this Back Care Awareness Week

This Back Care Awareness Week, Catherine Quinn, President of the British Chiropractic Association, shines a light on the easy steps people can take to improve their back health and mobility, whatever your age. It’s not about drastically changing your routine or running a marathon – it’s about incorporating simple steps into your day to day routine to break up the periods of sitting or being still. Back pain is something almost everyone can experience at some point in their lives – it can affect anyone at any age, and it is increasing; disability due to back pain has risen by more than…

Using technology to get a happy and healthy spine with the BCA this Back Care Awareness Week

Back pain is very common. Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. No one is immune and it can creep up on us when we least expect it. BCA President, Catherine Quinn, shares simple tricks, used by leading athletes, that you can implement at home to take control of your own care with the help of technology. Catherine also highlights the importance of healthcare professionals enabling their patients, stating…

Welcoming LSBU graduates to the profession

Mark Thomas joined London South Bank University (LSBU) in 2018 as a full-time academic and is currently the Professional Lead and Course Director. At LSBU, Mark has been involved in the development and implementation of the MChiro programme, which saw its first cohort of students graduate this summer. We caught up with Mark to talk about what welcoming this new cohort of practising chiropractors means for the profession, the importance of interprofessional working, considerations on working with new graduates and establishing strong employment relationships, as well as the latest developments around LSBU, including their brand-new Croydon campus…

Chiropractors make Commonwealth Games history as part of integrated healthcare team – but what does this really mean for the profession?

For the first time in Commonwealth Games history, Chiropractors play an integral role as part of the healthcare team at Birmingham 2022. Catherine Quinn, President of the British Chiropractic Association and Kathryn Deverson, Chiropractor, and part of the newly formed Chiropractor, Osteopath, Physiotherapist and Sports Massage (COPS) team for Birmingham 2022 discuss what this significant step means for Chiropractors, athletes, and the wider healthcare industry…

Celebrating Women in Leadership at Parker Seminars Las Vegas

BCA President, Catherine Quinn, recalls her experience receiving a ‘Women in Leadership 2022’ Award at the world’s largest chiropractic event in Las Vegas and discusses the importance of vision and ambition in great leadership

As we start to build hope that our community can begin to get together in-person again, I had the great pleasure to travel to Las Vegas in February to attend…

Giving yourself a head start in your first year at university

Clea Reid is a first-year chiropractic student at Teesside University and a proud member of Teesside’s Chiropractic Society and the BCA Student and New Graduate Committee. As a student who has recently entered the world of chiropractic and has experienced a foundation year of study in the heart of a global pandemic, Clea shares her views on the chiropractic profession, the post-pandemic way of teaching and her top tips on how to make the most of your first year at university…

Vitamin B12: An epidemic of misdiagnoses and missed diagnosis

By Simon Billings

The BCA’s new strategic position has made it clear that as an Association we are to do the very best for our patients, to treat them well, in all senses, and to help them heal and be healthy. Understanding the role that Vitamin B12 deficiency plays in chronic pain, mood/behavioural issues and energy/fatigue, and how these are reflected in key parts of the guidance that the NHS provides, is, in my opinion, one true step forward to becoming integral to UK healthcare. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a non-toxic, water-soluble nutrient which is the rate limiting factor in two critical enzymes…

Chiropractic Awareness Week 2022: Rigour, Evidence, Relevance

Charting the future of UK chiropractic care with the British Chiropractic Association

Chiropractic treatment often prompts questions and some debate. What treatments fit under chiropractic care? Is the profession evidence based and how is it regulated? Where does it sit amongst other health professions like physiotherapy? This Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW), we want to address these questions, tackle some of the common misconceptions, and share our ambition for the future of the profession…

A whirlwind of opportunities for professional development

Dan Sullivan graduated from AECC University College in June 2020 and has now completed his first CPD submission to the General Chiropractic Council as well as the full Postregistration Training (PRT) Programme with the Royal College of Chiropractors. Following from his participation in BCA Conference 2020 and, in line with the additional CPD requirements introduced by the GCC in September this year, we caught up with Dan to talk about his first CPD experience, the PRT programme and how to make the most out of these opportunities…

Noticed something different about the BCA…?

Members know that we have been working on a major strategic project which gets to the heart of member and patients needs in the modern healthcare world. In the history of chiropractic in this country, the BCA has always led the way. Now, we bring you the results of the most far-reaching piece of work in our history. We asked a lot of people a lot of questions. Here is what we found…

The importance of communication for improved patient outcomes and patient satisfaction

By Philippa Oakley

As children, we probably all played ‘Broken Telephone’- whispering into a friend’s ear a message that was then passed on and on, before finally the message at the end was shouted aloud and, to hoots of laughter from the original sender, was revealed to be completely different to the message that started the game.

Since childhood then, we have been learning how easy it is to misinterpret or misunderstand even the simplest of communications. It’s said that clear communication only exists when the message received is the same as what the sender intended. For medical practitioners, clear communication is at the heart of delivering good practice, so it comes as no surprise to see that…

Olympic Games and Chiropractic in 2020

By Tom Greenway

In Japan, although chiropractic is recognised as a profession, it is not regulated and the number of internationally recognised chiropractors is very limited. This meant that under Japanese law having chiropractors formally involved at the Olympics was not really an option. Despite the difficulties, three international volunteers were asked by TOCOG (Tokyo Organising Committee Olympic Games) to attend the Games: myself, Simeon Milton (an osteopath who was also the lead at London 2012 Olympics) and…

Integration of chiropractic care in healthcare systems

BCA member, Marc Sanders who practices in Ealing, West London, talks about his journey so far as a CRC-funded PhD student at the University of Southampton; his chosen research topic is on integration of chiropractic care in healthcare systems with a particular focus on UK integration…

Creating, sharing and valuing our communities

Sam Tiley is a final year student at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of South Wales and a soon-to-be graduate. As a student about to enter the chiropractic profession, Sam shares his views on the importance of inter-university networks, creating mentorship opportunities for students and life after university…

Teeing off: Chiropractic and its role in professional golf

The Open Golf Championship 2021, at the Royal St George’s Golf Club took place in July. Nick Metcalfe, BCA Member and Chair of the Royal College of Chiropractors Sports Faculty, discusses his experience working at The Open in 2015 as well as some quick tips for the next golfer in your clinic…

The fascinating world of animal chiropractic

By Bronwen Henley

I began my training as an animal/veterinary chiropractor in 2019 and qualified a few months before we were hit by the pandemic. I trained with the International Academy of Animal Chiropractic (IAVC) and completed the Basic Course in Bournemouth. I now practice in my home city of Bristol and the surrounding areas. I chose to study with the IAVC as I wasn’t aware of other courses and their requirements at the time; I now know that there are similar courses with Options for Animals and McTimoney College of Chiropractic in the UK.

Learning to think about how chiropractic can help animals was fascinating; the course content refreshed a lot of topics covered in university, such as…

Facing up to Professional Networking: How to get started on LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a social network like many others, but what makes it different is that it is a professional networking site, designed to help people develop industry connections, share their expertise, find jobs, and take part in meaningful professional conversations. If you are new to LinkedIn and not sure how to get started, this quick guide will help you navigate the platform and make the first steps into your professional networking journey online…

Cyber Security

William King, Commercial Development Manager at Lloyd & Whyte Ltd., looks at issues around cyber security and how to protect your practice.

It’s a sad fact of life that unscrupulous criminals will use difficult or challenging situations, such as the pandemic, to their own advantage and prey upon the vulnerable or pressurised amongst us. The healthcare sector is under threat of increasingly sophisticated cybercrimes now more than ever. Data from Interpol revealed that…

Resilience in the face of a pandemic

Amy-Louise Faulkner is a final year chiropractic student at AECC University College. As a Year Representative for the 2020-2021 student cohort, we caught up with her to talk about the student life amidst a pandemic and the vision students have for the future of the chiropractic profession.

Resilience and enthusiasm are the words you are left with after speaking with the chiropractic class of 2021. Amy-Louise Faulkner shares her take on clinical training during a pandemic. As a Year Representative, Amy attends various meetings with different stakeholders at the university and puts the concerns of the students she is representing forward for discussion. She believes that…

The three stages of crisis management

An expert advice from BCA’s insurance partners, Lloyd & White

The coronavirus pandemic has taught us that we can’t predict what life will throw at us. We hope we’ll never face anything quite as devastating as a global crisis again, but the sad reality is that people suffer personal or familial crisis much more frequently. Serious health conditions, grief and job losses can all put us in unexpected financial turmoil. So how do we hope for the best but plan for the worst?…

“Non, je ne regrette rien…” A chiropractor looks back

By Alain Michelotti

Having recently retired I’ve been reflecting on my career, starting with the early days when I was living in my native France and when I would have never believed I’d end up a chiropractor in the UK. I consider myself to have been very lucky in the people I have met along the way.

I started as a physiotherapist. In France 50 years ago physiotherapists had to follow, to the letter, the treatment plan established by a medical doctor allowing for few possibilities to take initiative. Gradually, my frustration at the limits imposed on me started to grow…

Committees: The way ahead

We are excited to announce that, in addition to our Disciplinary Committee, the BCA is establishing three new standing committees in the first quarter of 2021. Our president, Catherine Quinn talks more about this.

Over the past few months, the BCA Board has been working hard on developing the way in which members can best contribute to their Association. This has involved the restructuring and development of our committees. The committees are groups of members who…