Have you ever paid attention to how you walk? Most of us don’t think twice about it – until we start experiencing back pain, stiffness or discomfort. But your gait (the way you walk) can reveal a lot about your spinal health. In fact, small changes in your walking pattern could be early signs of…
Spine injections have long been used as a treatment for chronic back pain. Yet a new set of international guidelines, published by the British Medical Journal, strongly advises against their use. The question now is: should we continue spending money around the world on a treatment that, according to the latest evidence, doesn’t seem to…
A sports massage isn’t just relaxing—it’s a proven way to enhance how your body feels and functions. Whether you’re desk-bound, recovering from an injury, or just managing daily tension, here’s what happens when you get a massage—along with a few facts you may not have heard! Boosting Blood Flow: Better Recovery Massage gets your blood…
The Christmas holidays are a time for joy, indulgence and catching up with loved ones but they can also play havoc with your joints and muscles. Between long hours spent slumped on the sofa, marathon cooking sessions and the stress of ticking off that endless Christmas to-do list, it’s no wonder so many people end…
Did you know that your glasses could be the secret culprit behind your nagging neck pain? Varifocals can cause discomfort, especially when you’re working on a computer. These lenses are meant to provide clear vision at varying distances, but the layout requires you to look through different parts of the lens for close-up tasks, like…
We’ve all heard the importance of good posture, but what does this mean exactly? Read on to find out the truth about the most common posture-related myths out there. Myth: Most People Have Bad Posture You might have heard that bad posture is a common problem, or even that sitting in a hunched position can…
In a world dominated by technology and desk-bound jobs, our bodies often bear the brunt of repetitive strain injuries, also known as RSI. The term RSI encompasses a wide spectrum of conditions that affect soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves due to repeated exertions of a body part resulting in pain, weakness,…
You might notice you’re developing a bit of a hump – also called Dowager’s or Buffalo Hump – and think it’s entirely caused by poor posture. It’s true that heads are heavy. They weigh on average about 5 kg (11lb) – more than most newborn babies. This weight is balanced on seven vertebrae, stabilised by…
Walking is a simple and effective way to maintain your spinal health. However, for many people, what should be an enjoyable experience can become a painful one due to lower back discomfort. If you’ve ever experienced this, you know how frustrating it can be. Lower back discomfort while walking can manifest in a variety of…
A pain in the neck is the last thing you want these days. Working on screens and phones means everyone’s in danger of stressing the neck muscles and cervical spine. Chiropractors can perform manual adjustments in this area but did you know there’s a simple exercise you can do to stabilise your neck and relieve…
