The History of Chiropractic Care Introduction Chiropractic, a discipline rooted in the belief that spinal health is fundamental to overall well-being, has a rich and fascinating history. Developed in the late 19th century, chiropractic practices have evolved, faced challenges, and gained widespread acceptance over the years. This blog aims...
What’s the crack? Recently, I have seen a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about the “popping” or “cracking” sound that can be heard during spinal manipulation or when you crack your knuckles. The cause of the popping sound is also a question I get a lot from my students...
Obesity and back pain, are they related? The simplest answer is yes, excessive body mass increases loads on the spine leading to excessive stress and strain on the tissues and joints of the low back. The effects of mechanical loads and forces on the spine is something that has...
What are Custom Orthotics? Custom orthotics are prescribed medical insoles or inserts for your shoes that improve foot function (biomechanics) and alignment for specific foot conditions. It has been shown that incorrect alignment, balance and function of your feet can lead to foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain and...
Patient referrals for diagnostic imaging and further testing can be difficult of private practice healthcare professionals. Who do you trust with your patients? Who has what equipment/facilities for diagnostics? What are the costs involved? And who pays for this service? Are you a healthcare provider in Newbury or West...
Is Cracking your knuckles good or bad? This seems like one of the oldest questions of human kind almost on par with: “Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We have all had a friend, or family member tell you that cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis....
Discussing the sacroiliac joint and low back pain is a deep and complex topic. The sacroiliac joint is an amazing structure and is possibly the most intriguing joints of the human body and is the next in our series of how your spine works. The structure of this joint...
Arthritis, specifically Spinal Arthritis and Disc Disease (S.A.D.D) are common conditions that present to us in the clinic. During an audit of the x-rays taken in our clinic last year found that 17% had S.A.D.D present. Whilst it is often said in the that arthritis (also known as degenerative...
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