by back4life | May 15, 2022 | chiropractic, Health Tips, Uncategorized
A chiropractor diagnoses, treats and prevents a range of common conditions like back pain, neck pain and headaches. So you’ve heard about the benefits of chiropractic treatment and made your first appointment, but are unsure what happens next. We’ve got you! Here are...
by back4life | Mar 31, 2022 | Health Tips, Injury
Is your child or teen experiencing lower back pain that worsens when they play sports? A condition called spondylolysis may be the cause. Spondylolysis is a defect or stress fracture in the vertebra. It is a common cause of lower back pain in athletic children and...
by back4life | Mar 14, 2022 | Health Tips
As chiros, we love looking after spines. A happy spine is key to living a healthy and active life, so we want you to love looking after yours too! This means incorporating some core exercises into your weekly routine to help protect your lower back, improve posture...
by back4life | Feb 28, 2022 | Health Tips, Injury
Have you ever woken up with a stiff neck? There may be more to it than just a dodgy pillow or mattress. You could have experienced a cervical spine facet joint lock. Now, its formal name is a ‘zygapophyseal joint’ — but who on earth thought that was a good idea?!...
by back4life | Feb 14, 2022 | chiropractic, Health Tips, Injury
Ever felt a sudden burst of upper back pain? Does it hurt to sneeze or cough? You may have suffered a rib sprain. Here is a quick rundown of what you should know and more importantly, how we can help! What is a rib sprain? Your ribs are connected to the spine by...
by back4life | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, chiropractic, Health Tips
Are you experiencing frequent headaches, neck or back pain? You may need an adjustment! Adjustments have amazing benefits for not only your spine but your whole well-being. It may seem a bit daunting at first but don’t worry, we’ve got your back — pun intended! What...