Morningside Chiropractic

⛳ What a day at the World Short Hole Golf Pairs Championship!

Yesterday, Morningside Chiropractic was very pleased to be part of the 25th Anniversary of the World Short Hole Golf Pairs Championship, held just down the road from us at Bruntsfield Links at The Meadows.

It was fantastic to see so many people and businesses coming together for a great afternoon of short-hole golf, plenty of laughs and, most importantly, to help raise money for three brilliant charities — PTSD UK, St Catharine’s Homeless Project and Euan’s Guide.

Our clinic owner Alan joined the organising committee for the first time this year, with Morningside Chiropractic also supporting the event alongside a host of other local and national businesses.

Edinburgh even played its part — plenty of wind, but thankfully plenty of sunshine too! ☀️💨⛳

We’re always pleased to get involved with things happening in our local community — although judging by Alan’s choice of golfing attire, we’re not entirely sure whether he was helping to raise the profile of the event or simply making sure he could be seen from the other side of The Meadows… 😂🏌️‍♂️

A fantastic day, a brilliant atmosphere and a very worthwhile way to celebrate 25 years of golf, friendships and fundraising. ⛳🎉

🎂 A slightly belated Happy Birthday to Johnny! 🥳

His first day back in the clinic since his birthday, so naturally we had to celebrate.

Judging by his face, the cake may not have been quite as impressive as he was hoping for… 😂🎂

Happy Birthday Johnny — hope you had a great one! 🎉

🎒 How heavy should a child’s school bag be?

A practical starting point is to aim for a fully loaded bag weighing approximately 10% of the child’s body weight or less—but this is a useful guide, not a proven medical cut-off.

Swipe through for practical advice on:

✅ School-bag weight✅ Backpack size and fit✅ Features worth looking for✅ How to pack heavier items✅ Signs that a bag may be uncomfortable or unsuitable

Fit, carrying time and how the child actually feels and moves are just as important as the number on the scales.

Read our complete evidence-informed guide:

https://www.morningsidechiropractic.co.uk/school-bag-weight-fit-guide/

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Read our complete school-bag guide:

https://www.morningsidechiropractic.co.uk/school-bag-weight-fit-guide/

🎒 Heading back to school?

With schools across Scotland returning over the coming days—and others following shortly—it is a good time to check what children are carrying each day.

A school bag can quickly fill up with books, stationery, a laptop, lunch, a water bottle and PE equipment.

Our practical guide covers:
✅ A sensible school-bag weight target�✅ How to check that a backpack fits properly�✅ What features to look for when choosing a bag�✅ How to distribute heavier items when packing�✅ Signs that a bag may be too heavy or uncomfortable

As a practical starting point, aim for a fully loaded bag weighing approximately 10% of the child’s body weight or less. However, this is a useful guide—not a proven medical cut-off.

Fit, carrying time and how the child feels and moves also matter.

How Heavy Should a Child’s School Bag Be? | UK Guide Learn how heavy a child’s school bag should be, how to check the fit, pack it properly and recognise signs that the load may be too much.

A rare Sports Massage appointment has become available with Jonathan Martin this Wednesday afternoon.

Jonathan’s diary is usually booked well in advance, so if you’ve been hoping to see him, this is a great opportunity to get an appointment.

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🌎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Team Member spotted slightly further afield than Morningside…

One of our Clinic Assistants, Carly, was lucky enough to be in Boston for Scotland’s opening match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. ⚽

We’re not saying we’re jealous… but we’re definitely saying we’re jealous! 😄

What an incredible experience and a fantastic atmosphere to be part of. Judging by the smile, we think she enjoyed it!

Safe travels, Carly — and come on Scotland! 💙