Tellem Family Chiropractic

19/08/2026

Why is your neck ALWAYS tight? 🤔

It’s rarely just one thing. Usually it’s a combo of:

📱 Forward head posture from screens (your neck muscles are working overtime just to hold your head up)

😰 Stress you’re unconsciously holding in your shoulders

💪 Weak deep neck muscles, forcing the bigger ones to overwork and fatigue

😴 A pillow/sleep setup keeping you twisted all night

🔄 Tight upper back or chest pulling your shoulders forward

🫁 Shallow breathing that overuses muscles in your neck with every breath.

That’s why stretching alone doesn’t fix it — you’re treating the symptom, not the cause.

The fix isn’t complicated, but it does need to go beyond the neck: soft tissue work, postural retraining, strengthening the right muscles, improving thoracic mobility, and better breathing mechanics.

Chronic tightness is a pattern — which means it can be changed.

17/08/2026

Gorsaf Dân Ac Achub Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr / Bridgend Fire and Rescue Station Gorsaf Dân ac Achub Mynydd Cynffig / Kenfig Hill Fire and Rescue Station Gorsaf Dân Ac Achub Pencoed / Pencoed Fire and Rescue Station Gorsaf Dân ac Achub Maesteg / Maesteg Fire and Rescue Station Gorsaf Dân ac Achub Porthcawl / Porthcawl Fire and Rescue Station

🔥 A THANK YOU TO OUR FIREFIGHTERS ❤️

As wildfires continue to put communities, wildlife and our beautiful Welsh countryside at risk, we want to take a moment to recognise the incredible people working tirelessly on the frontline.

To every firefighter who has spent hours — and often days — battling the fires, working through exhausting conditions and putting the safety of others before their own:

Thank you. ❤️

As a small gesture of our appreciation, Tellem Family Chiropractic is offering firefighters involved in the wildfire response 50% off a chiropractic treatment.

Whether you’re feeling the effects of long hours, physical exertion, heavy equipment or simply need some time to look after yourself, we’d love to support you in the small way that we can.

📍 Tellem Family Chiropractic, Bridgend
🔥 50% off treatment for firefighters involved in the wildfire response

This is our way of saying thank you for everything you are doing for our communities.

Stay safe out there. ❤️

Offer applies to firefighters involved in the current wildfire response. Please mention this offer when booking.

17/08/2026

🔥 A THANK YOU TO OUR FIREFIGHTERS ❤️

As wildfires continue to put communities, wildlife and our beautiful Welsh countryside at risk, we want to take a moment to recognise the incredible people working tirelessly on the frontline.

To every firefighter who has spent hours — and often days — battling the fires, working through exhausting conditions and putting the safety of others before their own:

Thank you. ❤️

As a small gesture of our appreciation, Tellem Family Chiropractic is offering firefighters involved in the wildfire response 50% off a chiropractic treatment.

Whether you’re feeling the effects of long hours, physical exertion, heavy equipment or simply need some time to look after yourself, we’d love to support you in the small way that we can.

📍 Tellem Family Chiropractic, Bridgend
🔥 50% off treatment for firefighters involved in the wildfire response

This is our way of saying thank you for everything you are doing for our communities.

Stay safe out there. ❤️

Offer applies to firefighters involved in the current wildfire response. Please mention this offer when booking.

15/08/2026

Does Sports Massage Actually Work?

And do you actually need to be sporty to have one?

Absolutely not.

Despite the name, sports massage isn’t just for athletes. It can be useful for anyone who puts physical stress on their body - whether that’s from training, work, sitting at a desk or simply everyday life.

If you:
🏋️ Lift weights
🏃 Run or cycle
🏊 Swim
🚶 Walk or hike
💻 Spend hours at a desk
👷 Have a physically demanding job
-or just regularly feel tight, stiff or uncomfortable…

Sports massage could be useful for you.

So, what does it actually do?

Research suggests massage can help reduce the perception of muscle soreness following exercise and may temporarily improve flexibility and range of movement.

It can also simply help you feel more comfortable and relaxed in your body.

But there are a few myths worth clearing up.

❌ It doesn’t “flush out toxins”
❌ It doesn’t magically remove lactic acid
❌ It doesn’t have to hurt to work
❌ More pressure doesn’t automatically mean a better treatment

Good sports massage isn’t about making you suffer.

It’s about using appropriate techniques and pressure based on you, your body and what you’re asking it to do.

You also don’t have to wait until you’re really sore. Massage can be part of your regular recovery routine, particularly if you’re training regularly or your body is under a lot of physical demand.

📍 Sports massage now available at Tellem Family Chiropractic, Bridgend.

Whether you’re training for an event, going to the gym a few times a week, spending 8 hours at a desk or simply feel like your body needs some attention - you don’t need to be an athlete to benefit.

You just need a body that occasionally needs a bit of looking after. 😌

Want to know whether sports massage might be useful for you? Get in touch to book or ask any questions.

30/07/2026

🦴🤝💆‍♀️ Chiropractic or Sports Massage... why choose when they work so well together? 💆‍♀️🤝🦴

Although they have different roles, chiropractic care and sports massage make the perfect team when it comes to helping you move and feel your best.

🦴 Chiropractic focuses on improving joint movement, spinal function and supporting your nervous system.

💆‍♀️ Sports massage focuses on relieving muscle tension, improving flexibility, reducing tightness and aiding recovery.

Together, they complement each other beautifully. Releasing tight muscles can help your body move more freely, while improving joint function can help you get the most from your massage. Whether you're recovering from an injury, training in the gym, working long hours or simply dealing with everyday aches and pains, combining the two can help you feel the difference. ✨

Why settle for one when you can benefit from both? 🤍

📅 Book in with Jess, Sioned, or experience the benefits of both together!

✨ "Where Family Health Comes First" ✨

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📞 Jess: 07312942868
Sioned: 07398175567
📍 Bridgend
🔗 Booking link in bio & Facebook

27/07/2026

✨ Now welcoming clients in Bridgend! ✨

Sports Massage based at Tellem Family Chiropractic.

Whether you’re dealing with aches and pains, recovering from training, or simply want to move and feel better, every treatment is tailored to your individual needs.

📍 Based at Tellem Family Chiropractic, Bridgend

📩 Message us to book an appointment or if you’d like to find out more.

📞 Call 07398175567

If you’re looking for a friendly, professional sports massage therapist, look no further. We’d also really appreciate any shares to help spread the word.