Healthy Workplace Habits
Often times we can get so caught up in what we are doing we can spend hours at the computer without taking a break. Extended periods in the same posture…
Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD)
Whiplash associated disorder refers to injury sustained to the neck from an acceleration/ deceleration accident. Commonly seen in motor vehicle accidents, this can result in injury to the boney and…
Acute Torticollis/Wry neck
Torticollis, or wry neck is a painful condition where the muscles in the front side of the neck go into spasm, resulting in pain and an alteration in normal, resting…
Shoulder SLAP Tear
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in our body. This extra mobility comes at a cost, with decreased stability. Many structures play a role in stabilizing the shoulder, with…
Hip Labral Tears & Injuries
Much like the shoulder the hip is a ball and socket joint, designed for mobility. Fortunately, it is inherently more stable than the shoulder joint, as the socket of our…
Is My Headache Coming From My Neck?
There are various causes to headaches, but there is a specific type of headache called 'cervicogenic headache' that is caused by a problem in the upper cervical spine (neck). Pain…
Is My Sleep Position Aggravating My Shoulder Pain?
I see a lot of patients in the clinic for treatment and rehabilitation of shoulder pain and this is a question I am often asked. In a lot of people,…
I’ve Been Told I Need Back Surgery – Can Chiro Help?
This is a question often asked by patients, and your chiropractor will need to do a full assessment on you to answer it accurately. If your specialist has told you…
5 things you want to know about chiro, but are too afraid to ask!
1. What is the 'cracking' noise with joint manipulation? Although as chiropractors we provide a variety of different treatments, perhaps the one technique we are most identified by is spinal…
What is Sciatica?
I often see patients at the clinic complaining of sciatica, which is commonly described as a shooting pain originating in the lower back or buttock and traveling down the leg…