We often hear the phrase ‘movement is medicine’. Keeping your spine mobile while staying active helps to maintain flexibility and prevents back pain. With over 60 joints in your spine, it’s important that they function properly so the spine can keep you upright while protecting your spinal cord and nerves. As we get older, we all suffer from wear and tear changes to our bodies, and are subject to aches and pains from time to time. But this doesn’t mean you need to stop moving – quite the opposite! Daily movement or exercise will keep your spine functioning properly may […]
“I exercise almost daily, and I swear that going to the chiropractor has contributed to me being upright today. I hate to think if I hadn’t had chiropractic care where I would be right now.”
“I remember once he was treating athletes on the beach during the Queen of the Peak women’s surfing competition, and in between heats, I would get treatment. I have to tell you that my shoulder felt amazing after, and I was able to surf a lot better.”
“I would tell anyone that chiropractic care is worth trying because the potential of leading a pain-free life is there for you to take. And if it’s there for the taking, then why not?”
“The other day, I caught myself from falling! Now, I have more confidence from the knowledge of what’s happening with my body, so I don’t worry and just roll with the punches.”
“I’ve got three kids under six. I’m throwing them up in the air and giving them piggyback rides. I’m not worried about going to work, getting on flights and leaning over to pick up my wallet. It’s unbelievable!”
“Listen to people who have been under chiropractic care, but always remember to speak to the chiropractor before you book your first visit.”
Stacked up like a tower of lego, the spinal column is made of 33 bones called vertebrae and is divided into five sections or regions. Our spine allows us to stand upright, bend and twist. A healthy spine has strong muscles and bones, flexible joints, ligaments and tendons, and sensitive nerves. When injury or disease affects any of these parts, we may feel discomfort or pain. The spinal column functions mainly to: Protect the spinal cord and related essential nerves Provide structural support and balance to maintain an upright posture Serve as an attachment for the muscles and girdles that […]
How much time do we spend at work? Over the course of a lifetime, probably a lot more than you think. The average person spends approximately 13 years at work, according to one analysis from HuffPost Australia. While at work, many of the tasks we perform are repetitive. Typing, driving, lifting, hammering, moving, and countless other duties make up our day-to-day work life. Over a period of time, repeat movements, poor posture and sedentary work may contribute to workplace injuries. Workplace Injury Stats And as benign as these tasks may seem, patients with workplace injuries would tell you otherwise. In […]
Just because you hurt after laying in your bed all night, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to trade in your mattress. It’s important to look at all of the different variables in your life before jumping to any conclusions. If you’ve been sleeping on the same mattress for over a year and your pain developed suddenly, there is a good chance your bed hasn’t changed all that much and that some other factor is causing your discomfort. Consider this and ask yourself the following questions: Have you lifted or carried any boxes, luggage or groceries recently? Do you perform […]
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