https://youtu.be/9DGMO99me7w People often ask why I am a Chiropractor, or what got me into Chiropractic. The answer is quite simple - I wasn't fulfilling my potential. I loved sport as a kid, and still 'til this day do. I however also got injured. So much so that it...
https://youtu.be/GgsrNPSfHtY A lack of flexibility or strength in your core can contribute to low back pain. Strengthening your core muscles can help your endurance, improve your posture, and take the pressure off your low back. Having strong core muscles makes it...
https://youtu.be/eAeMehmTvjc Restrictions and limited mobility of your lower back may be causing your pain. If your low back doesn't have a full range of motion, then you are setting it up for future injuries. Bending forward and back (flexion/extension), side bending...
https://youtu.be/DHsiXdYHqFI It's been estimated that over 90% of us will deal with low back pain at some point in our life. So, you may be wondering why. What causes most of us to deal with lower back pain? How we move our body, previous injuries, and the habits we...
One of the biggest killers in todays society is stress, and stress related lifestyle illnesses. Illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. These stress related lifestyle diseases that people also live with day in day out also include anxiety, depression,...
https://youtu.be/yHMQc7-5mOY About 90% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their life, and this can start in your teens. With sciatica, you'll know something is different right away. Pain that begins in your back travels down to your...
https://youtu.be/wbW117PH0JY I am sure that you have heard from many sources that exercise is good for you. Well there must be something to that statement. We have gone from a hunter gatherer society, always in motion to a modernised society of sedentary, poorly...
https://youtu.be/7Ybx_3kLmtk I had a client ask a question. "I have an inversion board/ table at home that I have been using. Will it help me?" What a great question. I know it is not the first time I have heard the question, and I know it will not be the last… An...
We spend most of our lives sitting. Our joints start to get tight, like a rusty door hinge; our muscles shorted up and lose flexibility like a dried out rubber band. Movement is the key. Not just any movement, but regular movement. The days of 'static stretching' is...
Last night during our ‘Better Results Faster’ workshop, I was asked one of the most common questions that I get asked in the practice. “What is the best exercise that I should do?” Before I dive into this, the best exercise for you and for me can be two completely...
https://youtu.be/RiIIEAGYrmE Here are the simple facts: 67% of our current population is either overweight or obese. 25% of our children are either overweight or obese The sad fact is that these figures are on the rise. This is despite the amount of money that both...
One of the most common questions I get asked by parents is “Can you help my child's posture?” Conversely, one of the most common phrases kids will hear from their parents is "Sit up straight!" Whether you are a parent or a child, we’ve all heard it (or said it) a...
Have you checked the weight of your child's school backpack? It could be the cause of back problems. Even though an iPad can store an entire library worth of books, most kids still trudge to and from school each day carrying an oversized and overweight backpack filled...
Smartphones and tablets have quickly become a part of our everyday life. Many kids spend hours per day messaging with friends and playing the latest games. Often, it’s done with their neck bent forward, shoulders rounded, and arms holding the phone up in front of...
Daily headaches aren’t something you “have to live with.” Top research publications indicate that Chiropractic care provides 50% more relief from headaches without the risky side effects typically associated with drugs and medications.