In Chiropractic we see you as more than just physical chemistry and reactions – we see you as a complete being consisting of spirit, mind, and matter.“Each patient carries his own doctor inside him. They come to us not knowing that truth. We are at our best when we give the doctor who resides within […]
It’s the time of the year when many of us set new goals for our life – our family, our health, our fitness, work and so on. New years resolutions are great, but an even better is an ongoing approach to goal setting continually re-evaluating, tweaking, and refining that we are continually getting healthier all […]
Ankle sprains are a common presentation to our practice. It is common for us to be presented with either a recent ankle sprains or the effects of a previous ankle sprain. About 85% of ankle injuries are sprains, and 85% of those are inversion injuries. An inversion injury is with the foot twists outwards. Common […]
The thoracic spine is the part of the spine located between your neck and your low back. In our last post we discussed your low back and spinal discs. The thoracic spine has 12 bones, all connected to each other with discs in between. There are 12 ribs that attach to each of these bones […]
Feet or legs that turn out or in are a common concerns parents have and a common presentation to a children’s chiropractic practice. In-toeing is a presentation where a child feet or legs appear to turn inwards when they stand or walk. There are many cases where this presentation is normal for age, however assessment […]
The Intervertebral disc (IVD) and it’s function is important in Chiropractic, and is relevance to many cases of back pain, and conditions such as disc herniation. The disc lies between the vertebral bodies – the bones of the spinal columns. There are 5 lumbar bones, 12 thoracic, and 7 cervical vertebra, with disc underneath each […]
The pelvis is an important area of our body which is very important in Chiropractic, and very important for the function of your body. When we refer to the pelvis we are referring primarily to the joint at the base of the spine, which lies slightly off to the side. This joint is called the […]
What is posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. What is good posture? Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. […]
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, […]
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 […]