When it comes to mobile phones and devices, you either love them or hate them, but we all have to make use of them for everyday and work purposes. However, mobile devices are a direct cause of text neck. This results in severe strain on the upper neck and shoulder region of the back. WithRead more
Chiropractors pretoria play an important role in helping us maintain a healthy back and nervous system. The complex makeup of the spine and nerves all work together to help our bodies function properly. You may have heard of hot stone massages and chakras alignment, and that these are all important for us to maintain lowRead more
Welcome to the next part of our series about biomechanics and the role chiropractors in Pretoria play in ensuring that your body’s biomechanics are always optimal. Last week we concluded that movement occurs at a joint which basically consist of two bones, articular cartilage, a joint capsule and surrounding soft tissue components such as muscles,Read more
As it is a new year, I decided to do a series about how chiropractors in Centurion can help you and help to prevent pain and injury and improve your flexibility by starting right at the beginning. Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the biomechanics of the human body as wellRead more
Pathologic Headaches -Chiropractor in Centurion Pathologic headaches can also be known as the Dr. Google headaches. These are usually the headaches that come up if you search the internet for causes of your headache and you immediately freak out. 99.5% of headaches are usually benign. It is estimate that 1 out of 300 headaches areRead more
Understanding Migraines headaches are common headaches that affect quite a few people. There are two types of migraines: classic migraine and a common migraine. Classic migraines usually present with an aura which might affect your eyes or ears or a migraine and a common migraine usually doesn’t have an aura. We’ve all been there, sufferedRead more
Understanding Cervicogenic Headaches – Chiropractor in Centurion Cervicogenic headaches are more common than you might think. Cervicogenic simply means “originating from the upper cervical spine”, a.k.a. your upper neck. These headaches sometimes present as tension headaches, however with closer examination the diagnosis of cervicogenic headache is made. There are many theories about the exact causesRead more
Understanding Tension Headaches – Chiropractor in Centurion Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. It is estimated that 80% to 90% of the population suffers from tension headaches. The exact cause of these headaches are still under debate, however a few contributing factors have been identified. You can experience tension headaches either infrequentlyRead more
Five Types of Headaches Explained – Chiropractor in Centurion Headaches are common occurrences to all of us. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 50% of the population has experienced a symptomatic headache at least once a year. 50% to 75% of the adult population, people between the ages of 18 and 65, experience headachesRead more
Sciatica Lower Back Pain this is a term often used and that most people have experienced at one time or another. Sciatica is the term given to pain that starts in the lower back and buttock area and refers down the back of your leg. The pain could be due to compression of or injuryRead more