HEAD INJURY HEADACHES & NECK PAIN? CONCUSSION OR WHIPLASH?

Head injuries are a common concern and the throbbing headache you're experiencing might not be the only after-effect. Whiplash, a neck injury caused by forceful back-and-forth head movement, frequently accompanies concussions. At The Chiro, we understand the interconnectedness…Read More

LOWER BACK PAIN

If, like many people, you work at a computer or are sitting for long periods of your work day, you may be concerned about the possibility of developing back pain. A recent review of studies linking long periods of sitting to lower back pain sheds some light on...Read More

NECK PAIN

Quite often people attribute neck pain to stress and take drugs to mask the symptoms. While this response may relieve some of the pain, it does nothing for the underlying cause of the problem. For some people, their neck pain becomes more frequent until it is there all the time...Read More

HEADACHES

Headaches are one of the most common problems affecting workplace concentration and are one of the major reasons why people consume painkillers. Headaches are categorised as primary if there is no underlying medical condition to account for the headache, or…Read More

STIFFNESS

When people have an injury to their low back, it will usually sort itself out within the next day or two. However, if it is a major injury or an injury upon an injury or where prolonged positions or repetitive tasks are involved, sometimes the injury can lead to more permanent...Read More

SCIATICA

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed, irritated, or inflamed and is associated with pain, numbness, and muscle weakness in the hip, buttock, leg, calf, and foot. The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest of all the body’s nerves. It runs from the spinal column...Read More

World Spine day

“Move Your Spine” is the theme of this year’s World Spine Day. The 2023 campaign calls on people to care for their spines by staying active. Evidence has shown that immobility and a lack of physical activity are contributors to spinal pain and disability… Read more