What to do with a sprained ankle
Ankle sprains are one of the most common forms of injury that occur while playing sports. A study has shown that people who return to activity within a few days after spraining their ankle get back on their feet faster compared to people who stop activity completely for a long period of time. It is important to start rehabiliation as soon as possible.
Osteoporosis
A condition that weakens bones, making them more fragile and increasing the risk of fractures. Osteoporosis develops over several years and is often only picked up after a minor fall causes a fracture.
3 Phases of Chiropractic Care
There are generally 3 phases of chiropractic care. Each phase builds on the last to make sure the patient is pain free and as robust as possible.
Common Running Faults
Here are some common running tips to work on over the coming months.
The Basics of Foam Rolling
We’ve been teaching patients how to use foam rollers in the clinic for a while now. We thought we’d just share our thoughts and tips with you so that you can start trying it at home too.
4 Benefits Plantarfasciitis Sufferers Gain By Using Chiropractic
Plantarfasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.
What Chiropractic Patients Need to Know About Sitting While Working
Is that five mile run or spin class is really enough? Is our work environment undoing any positive effort we put into staying healthy? The short answer is yes!
The Prevalence of Back Pain in School Kids Who Use Backpacks
While back pain is a known and widely-studied issue in adults, its prevalence in school-aged children has received comparatively little scientific attention. School students must often carry backpacks that weigh enough to cause chronic back pain and poor posture.
5 Tips Chiropractic Patients Can Use When Choosing The Perfect Pillow
Is neck pain robbing you of a good nights' sleep? A good pillow may help you.
How Chiropractic Relieves Neck Pain
If you have pain in any part of your body, it can range from uncomfortable to downright debilitating. In the case of your neck, any degree of irritation can impede your ability to function.
How Losing Weight Can Help Reduce Back Pain for Chiropractic Patients
Back pain is one of the most common and most troublesome problems that people experience. There are many contributing factors but is your weight one of them?
What Chiropractic Patients Need To Know About Low Back Pain
Although chiropractic is dedicated to finding and correcting vertebral subluxations (also known as spinal misalignments), many patients seek chiropractic care to alleviate pain and other health-related symptoms. One condition that chiropractic patients seek relief from is consistent low back pain.
What Chiropractic Patients Should Know About Stretching
When you suffer from joint or muscle pain, it is important to work on maintaining as much flexibility as possible.
5 Exercise Tips For Chiropractic Patients To Speed Healing And Maintain Health
Chiropractic care is designed to alleviate pain and restore the body to it's natural balance.
How Chiropractic Care Eases the Three Most Common Types of Back Pain
Do you suffer with back pain? Well you're not alone.
3 Key Ways Runners Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care
Running is a popular form of exercise. The reasons for it's popularity are simple - it can be done almost anywhere, takes no special equipment and burns lots of calories.
A typical back pain story
Some types of back pain will start after an event or some kind of trauma. We realise we’ve done something and tend to seek help more quickly.
Why use ice packs?
When ice packs are used after an injury, the brain becomes more aware of the sensation of the cold than the injury. This is called “the counter-irritant effect”.
5 Benefits of Chiropractic Care
There are still many people who do not understand all the benefits that a chiropractor can provide or how they can actually help you to improve your overall health.