4 SURPRISING WAYS YOUR POSTURE CAN AFFECT YOU

You’ve probably been told to ‘stand up straight’ many times, without giving any thought to consider why this is important. There are many reasons why it is important to maintain good posture, some of which may surprise you… Headaches It is well-known that headaches can be triggered by many different factors but being aware of poor […]

HOW YOUR SYMPTOMS CAN BE THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

The human body is complex and mysterious in many ways, but one thing about it is for sure – when something’s wrong with it, it will let you know. Usually, we don’t pay attention to some of the signals our body sends us. If the symptoms are subtle, we tend to disregard them, thinking they […]

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CHIROPRACTIC CARE

A beginner’s guide to chiropractic care? Before undertaking any form of care, it makes sense to fully understand what the benefits are and what the results will be. Such medical situations have the potential to be stressful, so if you get to grips with everything from the outset, you’re far more likely to be able […]

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SCIATICA?

Since almost half of the world’s adult population has experienced a headache at one point in their lives, we tend to think it isn’t a big deal. We pop a painkiller, take a nap, massage our temples and keep moving. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to live like that.  The sciatic nerve functions to […]

THE RETRACING ENIGMA: WHY AM I SORE AFTER AN ADJUSTMENT?

So, you started going to the chiropractor, that’s great, we’re so excited for you! These first few steps of your journey on the road to optimal health and wellness are crucial. But let’s say, maybe after a few adjustments where symptoms were initially improving, an old, possibly familiar soreness starts flaring up again. Or maybe […]

SHOULDER PAIN: THE SPINAL CONNECTION

Not surprisingly, shoulder pain can result from a bump, bruise or torn rotator cuff — separation within the group of muscles encasing the shoulder joint.  What may surprise you, however, is that misaligned cervical vertebrae (bones in the spine of the neck) can also spark shoulder pain. There are seven cervical(neck) vertebrae, numbered C1 through […]

WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER CHIROPRACTIC CARE DURING PREGNANCY?

Everyone knows regular prenatal visits and great nutrition are a big part of a healthy pregnancy—but many may not realize that chiropractic treatment is a great addition to prenatal care. Gentle and non-invasive, chiropractic is a safe and effective form of prenatal care that can provide the mother with relief from pain during pregnancy, may help position […]

ARE YOU SUFFERING WITH A COLD?

Chiropractic Care Can Help Your Immune System Work Better The nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system are inextricably linked, like a three-legged stool. Numerous research studies have shown that chiropractic care positively impacts immune system function. The nervous, immune, and endocrine systems share tiny messenger molecules that mediate communication between them.  One of […]

ARE MY HEADACHES NORMAL?

Are My Headaches Normal? Since almost half of the world’s adult population has experienced a headache at one point in their lives, we tend to think it isn’t a big deal. We pop a painkiller, take a nap, massage our temples and keep moving. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to live like that. There […]