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...
Hands up if you've ever been yelled at to “Stop slouching!” or to “Stand up Straight!”. What if I told you that a slouchy posture is not a result of laziness but a body that is dysfunctional? What if I told you that it wasn't your job to hold your body up but that it...
Who has the time to get to the gym 5 times a week, prepare all your food from scratch, meditate every day, pay attention your relationships AND earn a living. Never mind finding an enduring purpose in life!? With all the busyness we are lured in by, wouldn’t it be...
As a Chiropractic Assistant and Practice Manager in the UK and owning a Chiropractic practice in Cape Town, South Africa, I have seen many families achieve greater health and well-being through Chiropractic care. I have a deep desire to work with families to...
If you’ve been experiencing ongoing neck pain and back pain, it might be time to call a chiropractor. But did you know that Chiropractic care can assist with much more than just pain? Chiropractic care has been known to help alleviate headaches, improve flexibility...
Chiropractic and Whiplash Whiplash is defined as rapid movement of the head backward, forward or side to side. The spine is unnaturally stretched or compressed and the tissues around the neck are compromised. A big danger with whiplash injuries is that you may not...
After years of trial and error, many mistakes and a lot of pain I have discovered something powerful. One of the best ways for me to feel better about myself is to move with freedom. Mobility, strength, power, speed, agility, balance and co-ordination: When I feel...
Everything has structure, without structure things can fall apart. Your body is an entire structure including all your cells, tissues, organs and glands. These are all co-ordinated and regulated by your nervous system which ensures homeostasis and vitality. The skull,...
2016 was a busy year for us here at Peak Chiropractic Centre. Here's a review of what we did and a look into what 2017 will hold for you. January Yvonne started with us as the new front desk angel. It’s hard to believe that she has only been with us for a year, she’s...
We've created our own version of The 12 Days of Christmas - The 12 Facts of Chiropractic, in celebration of the festive season and to help you get to know your body better. When you read this, have that famous tune playing in your head ("fiiiive gold rings") and...