How Takeley Chiropractic Helps Stortford Move Better - Scott Benham
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Scott Benham is the founder of Takeley Chiropractic, a practice he started in 2017 with the aim of helping people deal with muscle and joint pain by looking beyond the obvious symptom. Rather than focusing only on where something hurts, his approach is built around understanding what is actually driving the problem and how to help the body function better over time.
In this conversation, Scott talks about why that way of thinking matters. He reflects on the difference between short-term pain relief and properly addressing the cause of an issue, whether that is poor posture, long hours sitting down, repetitive strain, weak core strength, or the cumulative pressures of work, parenting and modern life.
The episode also explores how common these problems are, especially for people juggling desk-based jobs, family life and not enough movement. Scott shares practical thoughts on prevention, posture and simple day-to-day habits, while also explaining how his clinic has grown from a room in a dental surgery into a team of six. It is a grounded conversation about pain, movement and the things many people quietly put up with for too long.
Links
Website
https://www.takeleychiropractic.co.uk
Select MSK Analysis Pro Assessment and then Saturday 25th April and select a time that suits.
Stortford Spotlight
Billboard in Jackson Square
“Pain is a symptom, let us find the cause”
Scott’s message is aimed especially at parents and people who have spent years sitting at desks or dealing with recurring niggles. His point is that pain often keeps coming back because the real cause has never been properly addressed.
Secret Spot
Belmont Barbers - https://www.fresha.com/lvp/belmonts-barber-south-street-a20kb3
Scott gives a shoutout to Belmont Barbers on South Street, where he has been getting his haircut for around 20 years. For him, it is one of those long-standing local relationships that says a lot about the town.
Local Legends
Adam and Jack at Willmott & Lake - https://www.willmottandlake.co.uk/
Scott highlights Adam and Jack for the work they do in the community, alongside the way they support local causes and continue building something positive in Bishop’s Stortford.
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