The average human head weighs about 8 pounds. Each day we all walk around with a bowling ball (our head) balancing on a toothpick (our neck). We are designed this way to allow for the full range of motion we all know and love. Even under the best circumstances, this...
A lot of us suffer from back pain due to sitting all day in an office chair. If you spend Monday to Friday working in front of a computer, you could be causing some lasting damage to your back. Luckily there are loads of ways to make sure you are...
When you’re pregnant, your body goes through a transformation. The various hormonal and physical changes taking place in your body can lead to lower back, pelvic, and hip pain. Hip pain can be particularly bothersome during pregnancy, as it can interfere with your ability to sit and move comfortably, sleep...
Bottom Line: If you’ve had neck or back pain that you could pinpoint with your finger, or experienced sharp pains when you move, it may be related to the facet joints of your spine. It’s easy to think of your facet joints like the “knuckles” of your spine. They are...
Bottom Line: Disc herniations, bulges, protrusions and extrusions are some of the most common reasons people visit a Chiropractic practice. Come to think of it, most people visit a Chiropractor not just because they have a disc issue, but because the disc issue has caused a significant impact on their...
Bottom Line: Every thought and movement in your life occurs through your brain and spinal cord, which is collectively known as the central nervous system. Your spinal column acts as the armor and pathway for your spinal cord to travel down and split into the nerves that reach every cell...
Bottom Line: Your body is built to move. Every spinal disc and joint is designed to help you sit, stand, run and well…move! Your discs are soft enough to flex as you bend forward and back. The spinal facet joints slide as your turn and twist. The ligament-connected spinal bones...
As anyone that has been in a car accident will know, it can be difficult to focus on one’s personal needs following a collision. Indeed, the combination of emotional stress and administrative obligations can be disorientating, and those involved in the accident may be tempted to ignore lingering physical symptoms...
Regardless of whether you’re visiting a chiropractor for lower back pain, neck stiffness, migraines, or a similar condition, it is always worth asking a few general questions to get an idea of how chiropractic treatment could contribute to your overall health and well-being. Developing a good working relationship with your...
Many Australians know the struggle of daily joint stiffness, pain and swelling. Stiffness can affect any joint in the body and may be caused by injury, overuse, or illness. Some types of joint pain may be caused by an underlying condition such as arthritis. Because arthritis can affect people of any...
