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A-Z of Chiropractic
In September every year we celebrate Chiropractic’s Birthday (16 Sept 1895) which is closely followed by World Spine Day on 16 October. To celebrate these two milestone events in Chiropractic, just for fun, we thought we would put together an A-Z of Chiropractic....
Strong Foundations Create Certainty.
Foundations (noun): a basis (such as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported. When it comes to being certain about anything in life, foundations are incredibly important. When we don’t have the groundwork in place, any small challenge...
Women and back pain
Back pain in women has many potential causes. Several causes are more common (and can be exclusive) in women, while others can happen to anyone. Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world affecting movement, performance at work, engagement at home and...
What you need to know about sciatica and how to get relief from sciatic pain.
Have you ever experienced a pain that goes from your lower back or buttocks, through your hips and down one leg? If you answered yes, then you may have experienced sciatica. What is sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest (almost finger width) nerve in...
It’s Your Time to Flourish
What does it mean to flourish? How do we achieve it and apply it to every aspect of life? For one to flourish, there are a few key elements that need to be in place. But bear in mind that since we are all unique, the ways in which they are practically applied will...
Cape Town Winter Weather Tips
With the cold and wet Cape Town winter weather, we have all been wrapping up warm to protect us from the elements. When you come into the practice, you have heard us talking about your sitting habits (if you haven't already, check out the home care videos) especially...
What Can You Do To Regain Focus?
We’ve all had those moments where our minds wander. Perhaps it was as you sat in a maths lesson staring out of the window, daydreaming about surfing. Maybe it was reading the same line in your notes a hundred times as you study for your final exam because you can’t...
Chiropractic and Scoliosis
Odds are that you know someone who has been diagnosed with a scoliosis, or maybe you are someone who’s had a diagnosis of scoliosis. What does scoliosis actually mean? Is scoliosis something you can expect to improve as time goes on or should you seek treatment for...
What is FATIGUE?
What is fatigue? We all get tired. Very few people get the rest that they need to feel refreshed, energized and focused all of the time. Most of us get enough rest to function but not enough for us to be top of our game. Usually, a good night’s sleep will leave us...
“Can cracking my own neck cause harm?”
Can cracking my own neck cause harm? This is a question I hear all too often in the practice. The answer is Yes, it can and here is why. When dealing with this highly sensitive area, you really want a trained professional who can be very specific about what they are...
