Chiropractic and Tech Neck Tech neck is the term used to describe the damage sustained by looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or another electronic device too frequently or for too long. This is becoming a growing concern in society today. Common Symptoms of Tech...
Have you ever experienced pain at the bottom of your heel or bottom of the mid-foot area? It may have been plantar fasciitis. What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia is a long thick band of tissue that lies beneath the skin on the bottom of your foot. It...
Understanding Why Your Shoulder Hurts If you’ve ever had shoulder pain, put your hand up. Chances are, it didn’t go very high - and if it did, it probably didn’t feel great. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. It allows you to lift your arm overhead,...
Back Pain in Women Common Causes and Supportive Approaches Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care - and women often experience it for a variety of unique reasons. While back pain can affect anyone, certain life stages and physiological changes...
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...
How to Regain Focus Understanding Your Brain and What Really Drives Attention We’ve all had moments where focus feels impossible. Reading the same line over and over.Trying to work but getting distracted.Replaying conversations in your head instead of getting things...
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...
Can Cracking My Own Neck Cause Harm? “Can cracking my own neck cause harm?” This is a question I hear all too often in practice. The short answer is yes, it can. While the immediate sensation might feel like relief, the long-term odds of compounding the underlying...
Chiropractor’s Diagnostic Toolkit: Spinal X-Ray Spinal X-rays are a well-established diagnostic tool that allows your Chiropractor to fully understand what is going on with your body’s alignment and structure and help you get the best results. As your healthcare...
Research confirms that heavy backpacks can be a burden on children’s posture. Wearing backpacks that are too heavy can cause serious strain on the body, compromising structural stability. According to the National Safety Council (2018), over loaded backpacks can cause...
