“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....
Neck pain treatment in Newbury: Can Chiropractic help? Neck pain is the 3rd leading cause for pain and disability in the UK1. Neck pain is also one of the most common reasons people seek help at our clinic in Newbury. What causes neck pain? How can it be treated?...
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 is Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH). Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis or DISH, also known as Forestier’s disease, is a condition characterised by the gradual stiffening and hardening of ligaments and tendons in the spine and other areas of the body. The process of ligament hardening is called calcification and...
Leg length inequality, scoliosis, and back pain… what a title, and where shall we begin? It is common for chiropractors and other manual therapists to tell their patients that they have one leg shorter than the other, but what is the impact of a shorter leg on the spine?...
June is scoliosis awareness month, so there is no better time to get some information out about how we here at Spriggs Chiropractic work with our scoliosis patients and how we are now working in partnership with DM Orthotics®. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is derived from the Greek word...
Wolff’s law is a physiological property of bone tissue. In its most technical terms, it is the principle of bone adaptation from stress generated potentials. In more simple terms, it is the change in bone structure as a result of the stresses placed on them. So for example, it...
Posture in health and disease is a huge topic of discussion and very important for everyone to understand (in my opinion). Your posture, the shape and function of your spine is more than just about back pain, it has an impact on your health and quality of life. Poor...
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...
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