Is Chiropractic safe?
Chiropractic is widely recognised as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some […]
Spinal Degeneration
Spinal Degeneration We are living in the age of modern technology, where tasks at hand can be completed within seconds. The usage of smart phones and laptops has been steadily increasing over the years – without these valuable tools it seems like one would be missing out. The dependency on mobile devices however has led […]
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It happens when the supraspinatus tendon is impinge in the shoulder joint. Repeated overhead activity of the shoulder is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome. Examples include: badminton, lifting, swimming, tennis and other overhead sports. Other risk factors include uncoordinated shoulder blade movements, […]
Is it a migraine or a headache?
Clients commonly mention to me that they suffer from migraines. In reality, however, many of these ‘migraines’ are actually unilateral (one-sided) headaches or even cervicogenic headaches – headaches that are caused from the neck. So, what are migraines and how do you know if you having one? How can chiropractic help in reducing them? Headaches, […]
Spotlight on Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder (sometime know as “wear and tear” arthritis) which occurs when the cartilage or cushion between the joints breaks down leading to pain, stiffness and swelling typically affecting the hand, shoulder, hip, spine and knee. What causes osteoarthritis? The common causes of osteoarthritis include being overweight, aging, injuries to a joint, […]
Dehydration – it affects golfers too!
We hear it all the time: Make sure you drink enough water! Stay hydrated! But does drinking enough water and staying hydrated really make a difference? A recent study was done to see if there was a relationship between mild dehydration and whether or not it affects the neurophysiological function negatively while playing golf. The […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a serious, painful nerve injury that affects up to 4% of the population. CTS occurs when the median nerve, which runs down a person’s forearm to his or her hand, gets compressed in the eight bones in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. This injury is frequently caused over time […]
The Hamstring strain
The basics: You have four hamstring muscles: the semimembranosus and semitendinosus (medially) and the biceps femoris – short and long heads (laterally). A hamstring strain is a common leg injury involving a tear in one or more of these muscles. A hamstring strain can range from mild to very severe involving a complete tear of the […]
Golfer’s elbow (Medial epicondylitis)
Medial epicondylitis or golfer’s elbow as its more commonly known, is not a disorder reserved for those who enjoy a game of golf. It is commonly caused by the swinging action used in golf, but it can also be caused by overuse and repetitive activities such as throwing a ball (it is also known as a baseball […]
Sit up straight!
Everyone has been nagged to sit up straight by a family member, now it’s our turn to say the same thing! Does it ever end? The answer is that no – proper posture will never be something you’re too old to be reminded of and in today’s world of sitting at a desk for hours […]