Being a chiropractor I see a lot of people presenting for chiropractic care due to lower back pain. A lot of people don’t realise that chiropractic can be an effective way to manage and heal lower back injuries. Chiropractic is a natural and holistic health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Chiropractors maintain a focus on … Read More
Chiro Advice- 5 tips to protect your lower back
The lower back is susceptible to injury during lifting, twisting, sudden movements as well as prolonged poor posture. Any of these can cause injury to the soft tissue, joints or nerves of the lower back. Ask anyone who has had a major lower back injury and they will tell you that they would do anything to avoid injuring their back … Read More
Swiss Ball Exercises And Lower Back Pain Rehab
The swiss ball or fit ball is often used rehabilitation and prevention of lower back pain. It can be used in rehabilitation of back pain episodes by strengthening the core muscles that help stabilise the spine. The swiss ball adds an element of instability to the training programme which forces the body to recruit and develop strength in the core … Read More
Hip Flexors: Part 2
In the first part of this article I described some very common symptoms associated with hip flexor muscle imbalances and tightness. These symptoms are becoming the norm in this day and age where inactivity and sitting for hours on end is standard operating procedure. In this article I’m going to give you a couple of great tips that can help … Read More
