When most people think about back pain, they generally imagine discomfort in the lower back, which is often a symptom of sitting in an office chair for too long or lifting a heavy object incorrectly. Upper back pain (1) is actually far more common than many realise and affects people...
If you feel pain in your lower back every time you get up from your chair, it could just be your sacroiliac joint. But don’t let it get the best of you because, with a proper treatment plan, you may be able to overcome it. Where is the joint located?...
As a child, you have probably been told to stand straight or sit properly by your parents or teachers. Don’t you wish you had listened and followed their advice? When you were younger, sitting slumped or standing lazily may have been alright for you. However, bad posture, when not corrected,...
Chiropractic care is often misunderstood, with many people wrongly believing that it’s limited to those who experience severe back pain. But in fact, chiropractic care is designed to relieve tension and pain in lots of different areas in the body. Let’s take a closer look at the different ways chiropractic...
It can feel, at times, as though headaches come out of nowhere. The truth is that headaches can be caused by a long list of factors. Some of these factors are easily ironed out; by drinking water or getting some fresh air for example. But there’s a culprit you may...
The search for the body beautiful is more prevalent today than ever. Hit any fitness website and you’ll be inundated with motivational slogans pushing you to go faster, stronger and harder. While there is nothing wrong with staying fit, pushing yourself to near breaking point at the gym can come...
Long periods in one position may feel uncomfortable, but posture alone does not explain back pain, neck pain or headaches. Symptoms have several possible contributors, and there is no single ideal posture for everyone. During desk work or study, a comfortable setup and regular changes of position may help. A...
Joint pain – a common ailment caused by a whole host of possible conditions – has the real potential to impact a person’s quality of life if left untreated. Activities such as playing your favourite sports, doing household chores or even walking to the shops can be ten times more...
What is sciatica? Sciatica nerve pain is a pain like no other. It can range from mild to severe and it’s generally characterised by a shooting pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve. This is the longest nerve in our bodies, extending from low in the back, into the hips and...
