
What Is Chiropractic Care? Chiropractic care is grounded in the understanding that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, particularly when the musculoskeletal system is properly aligned. Chiropractors utilise hands-on spinal manipulation and other manual techniques to address misalignments in the spine and other joints, promoting optimal function and alleviating pain. This holistic…
Happy World Spine Day! October 16th is the day we celebrate a vital yet often overlooked aspect of our health—our spine! Every year, World Spine Day serves as a powerful reminder of the incredible role our spine plays in our overall well-being. It’s not just a column of bones; it’s the backbone of our daily…
RELIEVE ARTHRITIS WITH CHIROPRACTIC CARE WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is a condition that affects the musculoskeletal system, and in particular the joints where two or more bones meet. Over 100 different forms of arthritis have been identified and classified. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. This is considered a degenerative condition related to…
CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND REHAB FOR LOW BACK Over the past 5 – 10 years, an increased understanding of spinal anatomy and muscle function has led to a recognition of the important concept of core stability, in the prevention of lower back pain. There is now a general consensus that the deep trunk muscles (particularly transversus…
FROM SHOE TO SPINE How wearing the correct footwear can impact your spine health and reduce back pain. Shoes are a crucial part of our daily attire, but their significance goes far beyond just being a fashionable accessory. Many people are unaware of the impact that their footwear choices can have on their overall health,…
WHAT’S CAUSING YOUR MUSCLE SPASMS? And how does chiropractic care help you? You reach for an item on the top shelf of the pantry and your back wrenches in pain as a muscle goes into spasm. The pain is excruciating and you can barely move. How could something as simple as reaching for a packet…
CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS IMPORTANT IN WINTER Both physically and mentally! During winter many of us tend to hibernate with hot, nourishing meals and quiet nights wrapped up in front of the TV. While this can be very comforting, it doesn’t do much for our fitness, circulation or energy levels and is often why we feel…
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME And how chiropractic care can help The wrist may be a small area of the body, but with such complex movements at this joint, structurally there is quite a lot happening. Did you know your wrist and hand together comprise of 27 bones! UNDERSTANDING YOUR WRIST Your wrist is made up of…
OPTIMISING LIVER HEALTH WITH CHIROPRACTIC CARE Your organs like the liver are just as important as your spine when it comes to chiropractic care. Learn how chiropractic care can optimise liver health. Do you have a water filter at home? A water filter helps pull toxins, bacteria and all sorts of nasties out of our…
UNDERSTANDING KNEE PAIN And the effects of chiropractic care The knee is a very complex joint, but this article attempts to break it down in a simple way for you to understand your knee pain or how to prevent it. WHAT IS THE KNEE? Understanding your knee helps you to better understand the cause of…