The neck is an important part of our body. Also known as the “cervical spine”, it begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. The cervical spine supports the full weight of our head, an average 12-14 pounds and allows you to move your head in every direction. The high level…
Everyone gets stressed once in a while. People display this natural feeling as a warning sign of too much work or a reaction to a shocking event. Whether you feel it emotionally or even physically, your body copes with stress in different ways. The physical manifestations of stress, though, is something to watch out for.…
No one likes to be in pain – it is easy to reach for the quickest thing to get rid of that pain, usually pain relief medication. Unfortunately, all this does is mask the pain and gives temporary relief. Even interventions that may relieve pain for longer – massage and other kinds of manual therapy,…
Many office-based workers will be aware of their posture when they work. In an office environment, it is easier to have access to the equipment to help, with a proper desk and chair set up that lends itself to better posture. But with many of us working from home, possibly for the foreseeable future, it…
Desktop computers and laptops have provided us with more work flexibility but they have been attributed to the rise of neck, shoulder and back problems as well. Many advantages of the laptop are also the reasons why it is troublesome for us to maintain a correct sitting or standing Some of the most common poor…
Currently, our lives are changing and we’re having to rethink, reevaluate and make do with how things currently are. One of those things is working – many of us are not able to work as we normally would, and have had to bring our work to our home. It’s no surprise that most of us…
While many of us are stuck indoors, we’re having to maintain a healthy lifestyle as best we can – and this can be difficult! Having to only go outside for necessities and sitting indoors working on the computer all day can do damage to our bodies. Eyestrain It’s easy to strain your eyes from staring…
If you’ve been suffering from pain in the body, it’s only natural you might reach for the painkillers. But, the beauty of chiropractic adjustments, is that it can heal many painful problems, in as natural a way as possible. Here’s how. Adjusting body alignment Chiropractic adjustment involves manipulating parts of the body, most notably the…
We live busy and distracted lives. We might prepare a meal with one ear on the radio news and an eye on what our children are up to. We might then eat that meal in front of the television, watching something while we eat. Perhaps we no longer sit and read without checking up on…
Simple steps to a healthy body Staying healthy involves taking a multi-pronged approach. Here are the key elements of a healthy body. Eat well What you feed your body has a profound impact on your overall health, so it makes sense to eat a balanced and nutritious diet if you want to keep illnesses at…
