Presenter Pete Egerton returns to Station parade in Harrogate for a final time to chat to doctor Jason O’Connor for the latest episode of the O’Connor Chiropractic podcast. Did you know that chiropractic dates all the way back to 19th Century? The very first adjustment cured one man’s deafness and so of course, many thought it was the magic cure to ALL deafness… it wasn’t and still isn’t to this day. However, as time went by, those practising chiropractic quickly discovered that it could help individuals with their overall health, even though at one stage, it was made illegal! Jason is also ge ..read more

Presenter Pete Egerton returns to Station parade in Harrogate to chat to doctor Jason O'Connor for the latest episode of the O'Connor Chiropractic podcast. Jason is keen to stress that it's not one versus the other when it comes to natural health and medical health. Both need to be used at different times, but natural health, such as chiropractic care, can, in many cases, prevent a person from getting to the point that they require medical health. Natural health is "a vitalistic type care and medicine is more mechanistic." Jason thinks where people are going wrong is that they try to use chiro ..read more

In this episode of the O'Connor Chiropractic podcast, Dr Jason details the difference between Chiropractic care, physiotherapy and osteopathy. In some cases, there are similarities, but how O’Connor Chiropractic is set up, a patient could go for their initial consultation and Jason and the team would then advise what course of action is best, or which specialist is best to see. Dr Jason also warns of the pitfalls of self-diagnosing and in some cases, people have attempted to adjust their own necks or spine by simply watching a YouTube video ..read more

Why do we tend to get sick at this time of year? Believe it or not, it's not the climate... Dr Jason O'Connor from O'Connor Chiropractic tells us all about how a change of habits as we get towards the festive season are causing illnesses, and how this ties in with physical, emotional and chemical stresses. A lack of sunlight and exercise at this time of the year plays a massive part in our immunity and we find out how chiropractic care can help ..read more

Dr Jason O’Connor is back with another episode of the O’Connor Chiropractic Podcast – and today we’re stripping it back and talking about how your chiropractic journey would look should you become a patient. O’Connor Chiropractic is a family wellness centre in Harrogate and their initial exam is unique in that it’s a comprehensive and detailed assessment that will determine both your health history and your goals moving forward. So how could chiropractic care help you – and what would it involve ..read more

In this episode of the O’Connor Chiropractic Podcast, our focus shifts to the elderly and how chiropractic care can help with common issues experienced during old age. Dr Jason O’Connor talks adjusting patients who are suffering with osteoarthritis or osteoporosis and discusses slowing down the process. We also talk about lifestyle changes that can be more taxing on the brain than puzzles and crosswords for elderly people, potentially fending off brain issues ..read more

In this episode of the O’Connor Chiropractic Podcast, we’re back with Dr Jason talking about all things back pain. We’re finding out about the root cause of lower back pain and why it might occur - oftentimes because of underlying issues rather than just one incident when gardening or getting out of the shower! Dr Jason talks about the common tendency to ignore symptoms and treat issues with painkillers and temporary fixes, rather than find out about what is the true cause. We draw comparisons with self-treatment when it comes to back pain - something we wouldn’t dare do with our teeth or even ..read more

In the first episode of the O'Connor Chiropractic Podcast, we're chatting to Dr Jason O'Connor about 'back to school' and chiropractic care in children. What size and weight of backpacks should children be carrying to school? Is technology causing 'tech neck' and will issues arise in later life for this current generation of technology-savvy children? Dr Jason is busting myths and exploring the word of children's chiropractic with Your Harrogate presenter Pete Egerton.  ..read more

In this episode of the O'Connor Chiropractic Podcast, we're catching up with Dr Jason O'Connor to discuss working from home and how stress and headaches can arise from unhealthy habits. In a world where more and more people are hunched over a laptop when working from home, Dr Jason delves into how this can negatively impact your health. We're also looking at a case study on Thomas - a man in his 20's who is paying the price for a history of gaming ..read more

Welcome to the O'Connor Chiropractic Podcast! In this series, Harrogate chiropractor Dr Jason O'Connor will reveal all about the ins and outs of chiropractic care and how it can contribute to your overall health. We'll be debunking myths and talking about the safety of chiropractic, as well as delving into Jason's history to find out why his family wellness centre in Harrogate has been a leading clinic in the area since 2004. So what is chiropractic? And why start a podcast? In this preview, Your Harrogate radio presenter Pete Egerton chats to Dr Jason O'Connor to find out more ..read more