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Pregnancy and the physical body.
At different stages in our lives our bodies can need a little extra care and attention. Pregnancy causes many changes to our body and these can in turn put extra stress on your body.When you come in for a chiropractic assessment we will assess your entire body with a special focus on your pelvis, pubic […]
What does Chiropractic “treat”?
The short answer is “nothing”! Read on for clarification….. Current advertising regulations state that any health practitioner can only advertise they can treat conditions where there is very high level scientific evidence of support. These conditions in the Chiropractic context are Low back pain. Acute neck pain Chronic neck pain Acute whiplash-associated disorders Migraine headache […]
Backpacks and Spinal Health
It’s that time of the year again and as you start your back to school preparations, OptiStart Chiropractic would like to encourage you to be mindful of your child’s spinal heath this new school year. The back to school period is a great time to check the fitting of your child’s backpack and by making […]
Stress and the Holiday Season
Part of your nervous system is your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). It has three parts Parasympathetic (rest and digest), sympathetic (fight and flight) and the Enteric (brain of the gut). These all need to be working in balance for optimum health and function. Often in our modern lives the balance is out and the Sympathetic […]
New Years Resolutions
Generally the top of the list is something to do with your health, weather it’s getting in shape, eating better or just living a healthier life. Did you know 90% of professional athletes use a chiropractor? At OptiStart we love helping you achieve your health goals and ensuring your nervous system and spine aren’t holding […]
High Heels and Your Body
With spring racing in full swing many of us will be thinking of dressing up and possibly popping on a pair of heels. Research shows that 72% of women wear heels for work or special occasions so it would be great to know what it is doing to out body. The effect of high heels […]