Gentle Chiropractic Care in Penrith | Helping You Move Better and Feel More Confident
We help people with persistent back or neck pain move more freely, regain confidence, and get back to doing the things they love — gently, safely, and without forceful “cracking.”
About Your Penrith Chiropractor
At Your Spinal Health in Penrith, we specialise in gentle, low-force chiropractic care.
Our aim is simple: reduce pain, improve movement, and support your body’s natural healing.
Most people follow a short, structured plan over around 12 weeks and notice steady progress.
Everyone’s different, and results always vary — that’s why your care starts with a personalised Spinal Health Assessment.
Peter Bennett – Chiropractor
Registered with the General Chiropractic Council (Reg No: 01124)
Member of the United Chiropractic Association
Your Spinal Health
Registered chiropractic care in Penrith, Cumbria
5 Poets Walk, Penrith CA11 7HJ · 01768 899 036
Your Trusted Spinal Health Experts
At Your Spinal Health, we are passionate about helping you achieve your best health and well-being. We have been serving our community for over 20 years with a commitment to providing the highest quality care.
Combining natural hands-on treatment with our week-on-week progressive system to help symptoms like back pain, neck pain and headaches.
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We help people feel safer and more confident moving again.
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Our clients tell us they can do more of what they enjoy once their pain is under control. Everyone’s different, and results vary.
Peter Bennett, Chiropractor – Registered with the General Chiropractic Council (Reg. No: 01124)
I'm Peter Bennett!
Hello, I’m Peter Bennett, a chiropractor based in Penrith, Cumbria.
I’ve spent more than 25 years helping people reduce pain, move better, and get more life back into their years.
My approach is gentle — no cracking, no heavy-handed adjustments — just safe, effective techniques that work with your body instead of against it.
Over the years, I’ve learned that the human body is incredibly good at trying to heal itself. My job is simply to understand what it’s trying to do and give it the right support.
People come to see me for all sorts of reasons — stiff backs after gardening, neck pain from long hours at a desk, or just feeling less steady than they used to.
Whatever brings you in, my goal is the same: to help you move more easily and feel more confident doing the things you love.
I believe great healthcare starts with kindness, clear explanations, and respect for each person’s pace. You’ll never be rushed or pressured here — just guided gently toward better movement and lasting results.
When I’m not in clinic, I’m usually outdoors walking in the fells, writing about longevity science, or creating online programs that help people stay active and independent later in life.
Why I Do This
When I first started in chiropractic, I thought the job was all about fixing spines.
But over the years, I’ve realised it’s really about helping people trust their bodies again.
I’ve seen how back pain can slowly chip away at someone’s confidence — the way they move, work, even how they laugh. One day it’s just a niggle, and before long it’s changed how they live. Helping someone turn that around, gently and safely, is still the best part of my week.
I’ve always believed the body isn’t broken — it’s doing its best to protect you. My role is to understand what it’s trying to do and guide it back toward balance. That might mean easing tension in the spine, retraining movement, or simply helping you breathe a little easier.
What keeps me going is seeing people realise they can do more than they thought — walking the fells again, picking up grandchildren, or just waking up without that constant stiffness.
It’s those moments that remind me why I chose this path all those years ago.
My aim has never been just to treat backs — it’s to help people move freely, live fully, and enjoy their years with confidence.
FAQS
What conditions can we help with?
Spinal health care can help a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, headaches, sciatica, joint pain, and even issues related to posture. It's not just about addressing the symptoms; it's about improving your overall health and well-being by improving the health of your spine and nervous system. If you have specific concerns or questions about your condition, please don't hesitate to ask for a consultation to discuss how spinal health care can benefit you.
Is spinal health care safe, and are the adjustments painful?
Spinal health care is generally considered safe when performed by trained professionals. The adjustments are typically not painful; in fact, many clients report feeling relief and improved mobility after an adjustment. Our therapists are highly skilled and will use gentle techniques tailored to your individual needs. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities, and we will explain every step of the process to ensure you feel at ease during your sessions.
How many visits will I need to see results?
The number of sessions you'll need depends on various factors, including the nature and severity of your condition, your overall health, and your treatment goals. Some clients experience relief after just a few sessions, while others may require more ongoing care. During your initial Spinal Health Assessment, we will assess your specific situation and provide a personalised treatment plan. Our goal is to provide efficient and effective care, so you can return to a pain-free and healthy lifestyle as soon as possible.
When should I see my doctor instead of a chiropractor?
Most back or neck problems are mechanical and respond well to gentle chiropractic care.
See your GP or call NHS 111 if you have fever, weight loss, cancer history, night sweats, recent trauma, numbness in the saddle area, bladder or bowel changes, severe unrelenting pain, or sudden weakness.
Call 999 immediately if you notice stroke signs —
Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech changes, Time to call 999 (FAST) — or sudden dizziness, vision loss, or a severe new headache.
If you’re unsure, call us — we’ll help you decide the safest next step.
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Polyvagal Theory for Executives: How Your Nervous System Shapes Leadership and Stress Response
Why your nervous system may be the hidden driver of your performance, clarity, and resilience.
Leadership has always required a steady hand and a clear mind. But in today’s world — constant change, relentless demands, and pressure to perform — many executives are operating in a state their nervous system was never designed to handle long-term.
This is where Polyvagal Theory becomes a game-changer.
It explains why you react the way you do under stress, why your focus sometimes collapses, and why your energy can vanish even when you’re doing everything “right.” And when executives understand their own physiological responses, they lead with more clarity, empathy, and impact.
This post breaks down Polyvagal Theory in simple terms and shows how it applies directly to modern leadership.
What Is Polyvagal Theory — in Executive Terms?
Polyvagal Theory, developed by neuroscientist Dr Stephen Porges, explains how your nervous system evaluates safety and threat every second of the day. This constant scan is called neuroception — and it happens before your conscious mind has time to think.
For executives, this means your body often decides how you respond before your brain does.
Your nervous system switches between three key states:
1. Safe & Engaged (Ventral Vagal State)
You feel grounded, connected, creative, able to strategise, and capable of complex decision-making. This is the state of your best leadership.
2. Fight-or-Flight (Sympathetic Activation)
Stress hits and your system becomes mobilised. You’re sharper — but also more reactive, impatient, and less collaborative. Good for emergencies. Not great as a daily operating mode.
3. Shutdown or Freeze (Dorsal Vagal State)
Overwhelm pushes your system into conservation mode. You feel drained, detached, foggy, or emotionally flat. Many executives mistake this for “fatigue” when it’s actually a protective survival response.
The crucial insight?
Your nervous system drives your leadership state long before your mindset does.
Why Polyvagal Theory Matters for Executives
Because stress isn’t a mental issue — it’s a physiological one.
Executives often try to “think” their way out of stress:
pushing harder
organising more
trying to stay positive
ignoring their limits
But if your nervous system is in a threat state, no amount of mindset work overcomes biology.
Polyvagal Theory shows that leadership performance, behaviour, and emotional tone are determined by your neurological state, not your willpower.
Here’s how it plays out:
1. Decision-Making Depends on Nervous System State
In a safe state, your prefrontal cortex (your CEO brain) works beautifully.
Under chronic stress, it goes offline.
This is why small problems feel big.
Why you second-guess yourself.
Why brilliant leaders can suddenly feel overwhelmed.
2. Communication Changes Under Stress
When your system feels safe:
You listen better, think more clearly, and stay curious.
When you’re in sympathetic activation:
You interrupt more, get impatient, and miss nuance.
When you’re in dorsal shutdown:
You withdraw, disengage, or default to autopilot.
This explains 90% of “leadership communication issues.”
3. Burnout Is a Polyvagal Problem
Burnout isn’t caused by workload alone.
It’s caused by staying in the wrong state for too long.
Executives oscillate between:
fight-or-flight during the day
collapse at night and weekends
This constant swing weakens resilience and eventually leads to full nervous system depletion.
4. Your Team Reacts to Your State — Not Your Words
Humans co-regulate.
If your nervous system is tense, rushed, or overloaded, people feel it instantly — even if you’re saying all the right things.
Executive presence isn’t a skill.
It’s a state.
How Executives Can Use Polyvagal Principles to Lead Better
1. Notice your patterns
Do you mobilise into action?
Or collapse into exhaustion?
Most leaders have a dominant stress response.
2. Build micro-regulation into your day
A few seconds of slow exhalation, a posture shift, or grounding through your feet sends your system back toward safety faster than you think.
3. Create safety cues in your environment
Calm body language, thoughtful tone, and predictable routines bring your team into their best cognitive state.
4. Recover like an athlete, not a machine
Executives are high-performance organisms.
Your recovery has to match your output.
Polyvagal leadership isn’t soft — it’s smart physiology.
The Bottom Line: You Lead From the State You’re In
When you understand your nervous system, you stop fighting your biology and start working with it. You make better decisions, stay more resilient, and become a more grounded, trusted leader.
The most effective executives today aren’t the toughest.
They’re the most regulated.
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Your Spinal Health – Chiropractic Care in Penrith, Cumbria
Peter Bennett – Chiropractor (Reg. No: 01124)
Registered with the General Chiropractic Council and Member of the United Chiropractic Association.
This website provides general information only and is not a substitute for personal professional advice. Results vary between individuals.
If you experience severe or worsening symptoms — especially weakness, numbness, or bladder/bowel changes — seek urgent medical attention.