HOW DO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES RECOVER FROM A MAJOR INJURY SETBACK: LEARNINGS AND TAKEAWAYS FOR YOUR REHAB
Whether you’re an athlete or not, nearly everyone will experience an injury or setback that causes them to stop training or being active for a while. As well as having a direct effect on your ability to complete daily tasks, the mental health effects can be just as damaging. Professional athletes know that injuries are […]
SPINAL MANIPULATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Spinal manipulation sounds scary, we know. Videos of neck cracking, back cracking, and more can be intimidating and downright frightening. But these loud cracking sounds aren’t an indication of damage or bone breakage! In reality, following spinal manipulation, our clients report a decrease in chronic pain, better posture, and overall better quality of life. There are […]
CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
You might have seen a plethora of spine cracking, neck-snapping, and satisfying sounds of relief on the internet. And although it seems tempting to do yourself or with a friend, trying to imitate chiropractic professionals isn’t the best idea for your body. Chiropractic care has recently sparked curiosity – with good reason, as regulars report […]
NECK PAIN AND CHIROPRACTIC. HOW CAN OUR TREATMENT HELP YOU?
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 […]
STRESS AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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. […]
PAIN RELIEF AND CHIROPRACTIC
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, […]
TIPS FOR POSTURE WHEN HOME WORKING
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 […]
HOW TO MAINTAIN GOOD POSTURE WHEN WORKING FROM HOME?
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 posture […]
WHY CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS ACT AS A NATURAL PAIN RELIEF
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 spine […]
KEEPING HEALTHY AT HOME
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 […]