The Power of Turmeric
Turmeric a plant belonging to the ginger family is found mostly in India and Africa. The spice functions not only for the purpose of culinary, it has also been used extensively for health reasons. Chiropractors finds this spice complementary to their treatments, aiding their clients not only to manage pain but also to boost their overall […]
Ice or Heat?
A commonly asked question is whether one should ice their muscles or put a heat pack on. Cryotherapy (icing) and Thermotherapy (heating) are cheap and safe self-treatment options that patients can perform for themselves at home. The basics is that ice is for new and acute injuries while heat is for stiff, aching muscles. For […]
Scoliosis 101
What is scoliosis? Do I have a crooked spine? Scoliosis is a condition where an individual has a sideways curve (C-shaped or S-shaped curve) of the spine. It is often coupled with rotation of the curved spine. There is not much information on the causes of scoliosis. Research shows that it is often idiopathic (no […]
Popular Supplements’ Consumption Guide
1.43pm, as I’m writing this, I’m sipping on my 4th bottle of whey shake, “5 more to go for the day”. A constant, IV-drip like supply of protein, the best way to prevent muscles from withering away. Jokes aside, with absurd claims being the driving force behind many products, the world of supplementation is a tough […]
Quest for the Perfect Sleep
Sleeping well is so important yet we put so little importance on it… until now that is. With the rise in popularity of digital devices, come problems with poor posture and neck pain, which affect the quality of sleep. Bad sleep then further aggravates the poor posture and neck pain, causing a vicious cycle. The […]
Trigger Points and Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, also known as “Trigger Point Therapy “, refers to the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrP) or ‘trigger points’ (TrP) that are found in muscles or fascia. MTrPs are uncomfortable, tender, and tense regions that are found around the body. History of Trigger Points The study of muscular pain can be […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Swim
Swimming has been an exercise used for all ages and has an extensive history in sports. Most apartments or the neighbourhood clubs that I have come across have at least 1 swimming pool where the residents are able to utilize. However it is sad to see that swimming pools are underutilized which is common in today’s time where […]
What should I do in the gym?
With instructions to every exercise imaginable at our fingertips: You’d think that we’d be the healthiest generation in human history. Spoiler alert: We’re not. With abundance comes confusion. The most common question with exercise “Where do I begin?” I believe the answer comes from self-inquiry, here’s a few to get you started: “What would I […]
How to unlock a stiff neck?
Have you ever woken up from bed in the morning and suddenly you aren’t able to turn your neck? You have no idea how it happened, and the pain may be quite unbearable. It is very likely you have a condition known as ‘Acute Torticollis’. Acute Torticollis occurs when the muscles of neck region become […]
What is that popping sound?
We often joke that as chiropractors we give you “the crack” that you need. We also have patients constantly asking us why they did not hear a popping/cracking sound and if they do, is it okay or healthy to have such sounds come from their joints. Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers […]