Sciatica is the pain or numbness of a leg that starts from the lower back and travels down one or both legs. The pain or numbness usually worsens after long…
Exercises to help with Sciatica
Heat and Ice pain relief at home
Heat and ice can provide very effective pain relief at home. This is how to do this: For new injuries, the general rule is that you should apply ice to…
Neck Muscle Stretches
Tension can be very uncomfortable, however, you can do these simple neck stretches in order to try and relieve this tension. These exercises are to be done very carefully as…
What is Whiplash?
When you have a minor car accident, it is possible that you may have been injured, even if you feel fine. A minor dent or bump in the front of…
Prevent Back Pain & Injuries by Increasing Flexibility
All things being equal, a stiff back and spine is easier to injure than a flexible one, itās that simple. In athletes, this flexibility is even more important because of…
Pain Due to Muscular Trigger Points
My Job as a Chiropractor is to look at the musculoskeletal system and determine where your pain is coming from. In most cases it will either be coming from bone…
Strengthen your Core
It is common knowledge that a weak core will not benefit your spine health. The stronger your muscles are, the easier it is for your back to cope with the…
Can a School Bag Damage a Spine?
Many school children these days are carrying bags filled to the brim with books and stationery, and this is a growing concern amongst specialists. Of course, the ācool thingā to…
Foam Roller for Injury Prevention
You can target each one of the major muscle groups when using a foam roller for SMR (Self-Myofascial Release) and deep tissue massage. These foam roller techniques offer a quick…
Deadlifting to help prevent back pain
With the prevalance of back pain in adults today, how come more people arenāt deadlifting ? If you donāt have access to the equipment needed, then you are excused, but…