After an injury, it is important to control the buildup of scar tissue Scar tissue is an unavoidable side effect of injury- it is a natural part of the healing process that is important for a healthy recovery. However, too much of any good thing can become bad and this is especially the case with…

Feeling great after a chiropractic adjustment? Many people feel like their greatest selves after a chiropractic adjustment. But it is important that you have not acquired superpowers. While chiropractic helps people feel less pain and more range of motion, it is important to remember that the onus is now upon you to maintain this high.…

Define: spinal instability Spinal instability is a non-medical term that describes a particular condition involving the vertebrae: essentially abnormal movement between the vertebrae. As a disc loses strength over time, whether due to lack of attention, injury or even age, the disc can become compromised and begin to bulge. As the material in the middle…

The seated human body …is a sad sight for a chiropractor to see. As we see it, sitting only does harm to the body. Sitting puts more pressure on the spine than any other position you will adopt throughout the day. As you sit, here is what happens to the structures and musculature supporting your…

Chiropractic is about improving range of motion When your body is crying out in pain, an easy thing to forget is that pain compromises your range of motion. Because your body is seeking a fix for the pain, it is easy to ignore the restriction in mobility that is happening simultaneously. Following logic, our mission…

Stress is one of the main causes of infertility If, after a medical examination, you have been told that there is no discernable cause for your infertility, it is worth examining your lifestyle for signs of too much stress. Often, infertility is caused by hormonal imbalance and stress is a signal contributor to this occurence;…

Is it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? When you suffer from conditions such as fybromyalgia and arthritis, getting out of bed can feel like an insurmountable challenge first thing in the morning. No one really has time for this when trying to get on with their day, so we need to…

How is your butt contributing to your back pain When it comes to determining what is causing your back pain, it may be worth taking a look at your butt. The network of nerves in the lower back is complex, including the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down to the feet. What…

Back pain when bending over is called flexion-based intolerance Flexion is the position when you bend forward, but more appropriately, it is also the position of your spine when you are hunched over in a chair which is how more of us are spending our days. Your spine is given an allotment of times it…

Back spasms be gone The sudden and truly spasmodic tightening of a muscle in the back and you know you’ve done it- the dreaded back spasm. Often brought on by excessive strain or repetitive trauma that wears the back down over time, back spasms are noone’s friend. When a spinal condition or injury creates compression…