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WE ARE TAKING EVERY POSSIBLE PRECAUTION IN OUR PRACTICE TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO/AND SPREAD OF THE CORONA VIRUS. HERE ARE THE PREVENTATIVE STEPS WE ARE TAKING:

Corona virus has already become a serious factor in our daily lives and will remain so for months to come. We are taking every possible precaution in our practice to avoid exposure to/and spread of the virus. Here are the preventative steps we are taking: It is well documented by now that alcohol based disinfectants […]

JUST BECAUSE THERE IS A HISTORY OF BACK PAIN AND SURGERY IN YOUR FAMILY DOES IT MEAN YOUR CHILDREN WILL SUFFER THE SAME PROBLEMS?

Are back problems hereditary? Researching conditions on the internet often throws concerned parents into a panic-stricken frenzy. Very often they will focus on the heading and not necessarily the content of the entire article. Medical articles will repeatedly make use of catch phrases such as ‘research has shown’, ‘there is a correlation between’ or ‘evidence […]

THE INJURIES COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH CYCLING ARE EASY TO AVOID

Here are the pointers on how to achieve a painfree cycling lifestyle: The five golden rules of a good cycling posture are: 1)FOOT POSITION: •The ball of the foot should always be aligned over the middle of the pedal(cleat) and facing absolutely forwards. 2)SEAT HEIGHT: •with your pedals aligned vertically, and with your HEEL on […]

Do you experience pain or discomfort in the shoulder?

Is the pain aggravated when you lift your arm or reach for something? You could be suffering from a very treatable condition known as impingement syndrome-here is how Chiropractic can help you! WHAT IS IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME? Impingement syndrome of the shoulder is a very common cause of shoulder pain. It is friction or a pinching […]

Do you suffer pain under the feet while walking?

Is it worse in the mornings or after sitting for a long time? You could have plantar fasciitis and here’s how Chiropractic can help you! WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS? The plantar fascia is thick ligament connecting the heel to the front of the foot. It acts primarily as a shock absorber while walking,distributing pressure through […]

Patients are often confused whether to use ice or heat and at what stage of an injury to apply them-getting this wrong could have adverse effects!

As a general rule ice is most effective in acute injury situations- where the injury has just occurred and for up to 72 hours thereafter (sprained joints, muscle tears, bumps, bruises.) Ice will reduce pain by minimizing inflammation due to the constriction of blood vessels, resulting in less pressure on nerve fibers and less tissue […]

Is it safe to receive chiropractic treatment once you have already had a spinal surgery or fusion?

YES ! It is indicated!! Of course, there is always a time and place for spinal surgery,a threshold point where this becomes absolutely necessary- one would be ignorant to think not. This is usually in the presence of PROGRESSIVE neurological fallout(progressive weakness etc) not just for discomfort and pain. Unfortunately however, surgical procedures and fusions […]