Why Work at a Standing Desk? As sitting has been dubbed “the new smoking,” it’s increasingly important to incorporate more movement into your everyday life. One of the best ways to do that is to swap sitting for working at a standing desk. Spending more of your workday standing could reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. A variety of standing desks are on the … [Read more...]
Is Your Wardrobe Hurting Your Back?
Is Your Wardrobe Hurting Your Back? Women may be used to hearing that high heels can be a source of back problems, but did you know that other articles of clothing may be doing your body more harm than good? If you’re dealing with back aches, examine your weekly wardrobe to see if you’re wearing any of these items frequently. 1. Skinny jeans. This popular fashion trend may be cute and … [Read more...]
Constant Stress? Take A Look At Your Diet
Constant Stress? Take A Look At Your Diet When you’re stressed, skip the comfort food and head for something nutritious. This state of emotional tension can be rooted in anything from work-related pressures to frayed family relationships. At one point or another, everyone has experienced stress in his or her life. And while it comes and goes, stress is a completely natural feeling, but it … [Read more...]
Chiropractic and Migraines
How effective is the treatment? Proof chiropractic works Seventy-two per cent of migraine sufferers in a clinical trial experienced either 'substantial' or 'noticeable' improvement after a period of chiropractic treatment, defying historical skepticism of chiropractics by some medical practitioners. The randomised clinical trial was undertaken by Dr Peter Tuchin, a chiropractor for the past 20 … [Read more...]
What can I do to get better quicker?
We are often asked, "What can I do to get better quicker?" by patients as they begin care at our clinic So we thought we would share with you the Top 5 things that you can do today to help you either get out of pain, improve your recovery from injury, or pass on to a friend or family member: remember though, if in any doubt about your suitability (diabetics and those with severe osteoporosis or … [Read more...]
Sacroiliac, hip and sciatic pain
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common cause of low back and leg pain. Pain and dysfunction can be caused by too little or too much movement in the sacroiliac joint. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction will often present with pain in the buttock – either one on side or both – that pain can also radiate lower down the leg. A chiropractor can diagnose and treat sacroiliac joint dysfunction to restore … [Read more...]
BACKPACK SAFETY AND SPINAL HEALTH
It is that time of year again where proud parents are watching their kids head off to their first day of a new school year. They are well prepared for the day with notebooks and crayons packed up safely in the backpack. But are you buying the right backpack to keep you child’s spine healthy? Many of today’s backpacks are suited more for fashion than function. However it is important that … [Read more...]
How should I sleep?
Back To Bed You might not think you can accomplish much while you are asleep, but when it comes to the health of your spine, sleeping in the correct posture is like earning extra credit without putting in the work. Assuming you are getting 8 hours of sleep per night, then you are averaging one-third of your day in bed, so it can have an astounding impact on your health. It might seem strange to … [Read more...]
How to reduce neck pain due to mobile devices.
Do you look down when you use your phone, tablet, laptop? If so do these exercises to help combat neck pain and upper back pain. wall angel and shoulder push up handout oct 2014 … [Read more...]
Can you spot the pressure on the Spinal cord?
This person could be suffering from Headaches, Migraines, Neck Pain, Upper back pain, Shoulder pain, pain in the arm, tingling/numbness down the arm or even Sciatica. How long do you think you should live your life without pressure/ squeezing on the spinal cord? … [Read more...]