“Why is There an X-Ray Machine in My Chiropractor’s Office?” If you’ve never been to a chiropractor before, you probably picture a comfy treatment table, a friendly smile at reception, and maybe some relaxing music in the background. What you might not expect to see is… an X-ray machine....
When your hips don’t lie (but they do ache). In my clinical experience, a lot of people I have met over the years do not fully understand osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Well, many don’t understand osteoarthritis itself, often confusing it with rheumatoid arthritis. In this blog post, my...
Y-Strap Adjustment The Y-Strap Adjustment is a chiropractic/osteopathic technique of spinal manipulation that has grown in popularity on social media platforms, such YouTube and TikTok. The clinic regularly receives enquiries from people asking if we perform the Y-Strap adjustment on our patients at Spriggs Chiropractic. To answer this question,...
Cervicogenic Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Chiropractic Management I have been fascinated by the human body since I was a child. One of the processes I am still fascinated by is balance. Learning to balance, walk, run, play sports, throw and catch objects are the most complicated things your body...
What Are Trigger Points? In my daily clinical practice, the vast majority of patients have tight and achy muscles that cause pain and restrict the movement of their joints. Muscles are complex structures within the human body that play a fundamental role in movement, stability, and support. They work...
What is pain? On the surface, this seems like a strange question and one with a simple answer. Pain is the noxious and unpleasant sensation experienced as a result of trauma. Whilst this is true for acute pain, or an acute (recent) trauma, we must also consider the more...
What is a Chiropractor? The question “What is a chiropractor?” has come up several times recently in the clinic. I have been asked this question throughout my career by patients, friends, family and other healthcare professionals, and it is a good question to ask. I have addressed questions regarding...
Chiropractic and the hypermobile person, and by hypermobile person, I mean people with the amazing and beautifully complex Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD). As always, we are tackling a controversial topic, and for those of you who follow the blog, you will know that I love...
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...
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