Most people go through having back pains at some point in their life, it is almost inevitable. It is a natural effect of wear and tear and aging. Back pain can be caused by sitting for long periods, heavy lifting, bending, sleeping, illness and flu, age related disease, pregnancy and some people even experience backRead more
Neck pains can be caused by many factors, including an injury or even a trapped nerve that is a result of a disc bulge. It can also be caused by a muscular or even mechanical problem in the neck and sometimes, although mostly with older people, it could be caused by arthritis. Depending on theRead more
Sports men such as cricketers suffer from many wrist and hand injuries. The impact of the cricket ball on the player’s hand can cause finger dislocations and fractures. Those out on the field who have to chase a ball and catch it out of the air are at risk as well as the bowler ifRead more
Chiropractic is an alternative form of medicine that has become very popular over the last few years. Many people with back and neck problems have been turning to it for treatment and permanent pain relief. Those that have tried traditional methods of treatment such as pain killers, but have failed to get any relief haveRead more
The vertebrae are the 24 bones in the spine which curve from the neck to pelvis, each one stacked upon the one below. The disks between the vertebrae act as a link between the vertebrae’s and they also keep them in the right position. The disks also protect and cushion the vertebrae when we jumpRead more
A professional chiropractor will spend a lot of (most of) his or her time in individual consultations as the job entails searching for solutions to very unique problems. During the consultation, the chiropractor will determine the diagnosis and ideal treatment by looking at various aspects. The chiropractor will take down the patient’s medical history (theyRead more
The spinal cord plays a very important role in the day to day activities of the human body. This is where the central nervous system is located and the way our bodies function is determined by it. It runs from the brain stem down to the lower back or lumbar region. Despite it being veryRead more
Chiropractic treatment is safe for most people. It is used effectively to treat babies, the elderly, pregnant women, sports people and the rest of us. Chiropractor’s use manual manipulation of the spine to bring about an alignment of the spine. Vertebrae can shift or even worse, they can fuse together as a result of injuries,Read more
Tennis elbow happens with a lot of repetitive use of an elbow such as hammering a nail, pruning roses or a hedge, or actually playing tennis. The overuse of the arm causes damage and this in turn causes pain and stiffness in the joint. Chiro adjustments can improve the working of the arm and setRead more
Chiropractor in Centurion Chiropractor in Centurion provides a patient with an answer to treating any pain or discomfort associated with a spinal condition or nerve related complaints. They are the ‘back doctors’ of the medical field and have very successful and effective ways of treating a dysfunction. There is nothing worse than experiencing back orRead more