Category " Common Conditions"

Chiropractic care is safe and beneficial throughout your pregnancy. There are many physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for the developing baby. Pregnant women have to adapt to postural changes, pelvic changes and a protruding abdomen which increase the curvature of the low back. These changes can result in misalignments of the joints of the spine and extremities. Chiropractic...


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Sleep is essential for good health, proper mental and emotional functioning. Often people do not feel well rested after a night of sleep. It is common for individuals to feel tired and fatigued throughout the day. Certain populations are particularly vulnerable to a poor night of sleep including: students, shift workers, travellers, people who are stress and those experiencing chronic pain. Most healthy...


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The disc is a small cartilage pad that is situated between the bones of the spine. The soft jelly like centre is contained by layers of fibrous tissues. Each disc serves as a shock absorber for the spine. Spinal discs have a poor blood supply, they depend upon the circulation of joint fluid to bring in nutrients and expel waste. If a spinal joint loses its normal motion, and this pumping action is impaired,...


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Headaches or migraines are frequently associated with disorders of the cervical (neck) spine. In many cases tight knots in the muscles of the neck, called trigger points, can refer pain the in the head region. A chiropractor will always examine the alignment of the neck and tissues of the neck when considering the cause of headaches and migraines. When cervical vertebrae are misaligned or not moving...


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Your neck has the job of balancing your head which is equivalent to a 10-13 lb bowling ball. Neck (cervical) problems can occur by a cumulative effect of improper sitting posture, poor work habits, lack of exercise, other lifestyle issues, as well as traumatic events such as a whiplash accident, a fall, or a sports injury. More and more people are now making their living at a desk. Many of us spend...


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Low back pain is a common health problem affecting 80% of the population at some point in their lives. The cause of most back pain is the cumulative effect of improper sitting posture, poor work habits, incorrect lifting, lack of proper exercise and other lifestyle related factors. Involvement in a motor vehicle or workplace accident could also result in low back pain. All of these factors cause stress...


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Did you know that 80% of us have some kind of foot problem! The average person takes between 8,000 and 10,000 steps per day. In addition many of us engage in activities such as running and aerobic exercise. Prolonged standing and poor posture can also put increased stress on our feet and cause them to be overworked. The foot and ankle must provide support and shock absorption while at the same time...


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Knee pain and disability is one of the most common ailments of the musculoskeletal system. Problems with the knee can include: overuse of the knee joint leading to poor mechanics, traumatic injury from sports or a fall, and arthritic changes in the joint. Pain can be experienced during activity, stair climbing, running, going from a seated to standing position and poor posture. Conservative care through...


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