31Jul
26Jul
You are only as old as your feet!
Our feet take a bit of a pounding over the course of our lifetime. Carrying all our weight, walking, running, jumping, wrapped up in socks and shoes, hopping over hot sand. We really ask a lot of them. And as we get older, some of...
24Jul
Chiropractic and Massage go together like movies and popcorn
People often call us and say “I don’t know if I need chiropractic treatment or a massage”. The answer is – you probably need both. Because Chiropractic treatment and massage go together like movies and popcorn. So why is that? And should you have the...
12Jul
Put lower back pain behind
Lower back pain is one of the most common causes of visits to a Chiropractor. But the term ‘lower back pain’ covers a multitude of causes, conditions and types of pain. So let’s have a look at what they might be. What is the Lower Back? The...
10Jul
Hallux Abducto Valgus
No, it’s not a spell from Harry Potter, but a very painful curse! Hallux Abducto Valgus – more commonly known as Bunions - not only look painful, they are painful. Why is it that some people get them, and others don’t? And what causes them anyway? ...
05Jul
Mind over matter – why mindfulness matters
‘bringing ones complete attention to the present experience on a moment to moment basis’ – Jon Kabat Zinn The term mindfulness is often linked with the idea of meditation. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but mindfulness is actually a worthwhile activity in and of itself. You...
03Jul
Rock, paper, scissors
Sometimes choosing between a chiropractor, physiotherapist and osteopath for treatment of your pain or injury can seem like a game of rock, paper, scissors. Who is best? What treatment is most appropriate? How do I choose? The truth is that there are more similarities between the...
01Jul
Is your hair standing on End?
Sympathetic Rush - Part 1 Some people, when they visit the chiropractor – or dentist or doctor for that matter – experience a strong physical response. Increased hear rate, sweating, heavy breathing. Sometimes, there is even an emotional response – feelings of panic, stress, even tearfulness. ...
28Jun
Is your hair standing on end?
Part 2 In our last post we talked about the delicate balance between the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems and their effect on the body. Now, let’s have a look at what it is that causes Sympathetic Rush, and what you can do about it. And...
21Jun
