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 22, 2022 | Health Tips
Love it or hate it, stretching is essential for improving running performance. WHY DO RUNNERS NEED TO STRETCH? Steadily increases heart rate By stretching before a long or short run you can steadily, and controllably, increase your heart rate before you hit the ground...
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...
by back4life | Jan 16, 2022 | Health Tips
Looking back on the past year (or more like years), it’s safe to say we are all due a fresh start for 2022. Prioritising yourself and setting achievable goals can offer the biggest rewards. Whether that is learning how to scuba dive, becoming a baking queen or going...