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6 Benefits of Good Posture

… and how to get it! Ever tried to walk with a book on your head? Didn’t think so. Years ago this was how good posture was taught. It might seem old fashioned, but there are lots of benefits to ‘good posture’. What is good posture? If...

How to hit those headaches on the head

Unfortunately, headaches seem to be part of everyday life. Constantly popping headache tablets might help with the immediate pain, but does not address the root cause of the headache. So guess what? It will keep coming back. And nobody wants to be haunted by...

Turmeric – the spice of life…

Turmeric has been used by Indians in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to cure all sorts of ailments, from heartburn to bloating, fibromyalgia to depression. Not to mention its use in delicious curries! So, we thought we would take a look at this amazing spice and...

The secret life of coffee

In the past, we have talked about how stretching can be more beneficial in waking you up and giving you a boost than coffee. And we meant it. But let’s face it, most of us could not do without our coffee! The good news is there...

Simon Says…

touch your toes! Not everyone can touch their toes like Simon Says.  But is there a benefit to touching your toes? Touching your toes stretches a whole host of things.  The Hamstring muscle group at the back of your thighs, the Gastrocnemius in your calf, the erector-spinae...

Why we Love Laser…

and you will too! At Precision Health Spine & Sports Clinic we use a wide range of treatments in the care of our patients in order to provide optimal results.  One of the treatments we use is Laser Therapy.  But what is Laser Therapy?  How does...

Game, set and match on Tennis Elbow

Tennis Elbow – or lateral epicondylitis as it is more correctly known – is a repetitive strain injury. When the muscles and tendons of the forearm have been overused, microscopic tears appear in the extensor tendon, causing inflammation and pain. Despite the name, Tennis Elbow can...

‘Ello ‘Ello ‘Ello. What ‘ave we ‘ere?

Why Policeman’s Heel is no laughing matter Many health conditions have a technical name, and a more commonly used colloquial name. Plantar Fasciitis – or Policeman’s Heel – is no exception. As the colloquial name suggests, Policeman’s Heel is common in people who stand or walk...

Vertigo – chiropractic can help you regain your balance

Recently in the clinic we have seen a couple of cases of ‘vertigo’. So we thought it might be worth taking a closer look at what vertigo is and how Chiropractic treatment can help. Vertigo is the feeling that you are off-balance. The room might be...

Snow Bunnies

There may not be a lot of snow just yet, but the cold weather is here and our thoughts are turning to the ski season. Skiing is a great sport, but it certainly comes with it’s fair share of risks. Our Chiropractors can get you...