The holidays are supposed to be a chance to slow down, catch up with family and enjoy a break from everyday responsibilities. But sometimes, after a few days away from your usual routine, your body starts feeling a little different. Your lower back feels stiff after a long drive. Your neck aches after sleeping in […]
There is nothing quite like getting into bed after a long day and realising your back has other plans. You lie on your back. Nope. You roll onto your side. Still uncomfortable. You move the pillow, change positions, pull your knees up, stretch your legs out and eventually wonder whether you are going to get […]
When most people hear the word “chiropractor“, they immediately think of back pain. And while back pain is certainly one reason people seek chiropractic care, it is not the only musculoskeletal concern that may be assessed by a chiropractor. People may also seek care for problems involving the neck, shoulders, hips, knees, joints and muscles, […]
You turn your head to one side, apply a little pressure and hear a satisfying pop. Or perhaps you twist your torso while sitting on the couch until your back clicks. For many people, cracking their own neck or back becomes a regular habit, particularly when they feel stiff after sitting at a desk or […]
You are nowhere near retirement age, but your back seems to disagree. You roll out of bed feeling stiff. You stand up after sitting for an hour and need a few seconds to straighten up. You bend down to pick something up and think, “Surely I shouldn’t feel this old yet.” If this sounds familiar, […]
You take a deep breath and a pinpoint spot in the ribcage catches. A cough can do it. So can twisting to grab a bag off the back seat, or turning to reverse-park. It can feel alarmingly sharp, like something is stuck or about to crack. That can be a rib joint irritation or a […]
You went to bed at a reasonable time. You got your eight hours. You expected to wake up feeling refreshed. Instead, you roll out of bed feeling like you’ve spent the night doing manual labour. Your lower back is stiff. Your neck feels tight. Your hips or shoulders are sore. It can be confusing, particularly […]
You are doing an exercise that is supposed to target your glutes, legs or core. But instead of feeling the muscles you expected, your lower back seems to be doing all the work. You finish the set and your back feels tight or fatigued. Sound familiar? It can be tempting to assume you are doing […]
There is something appealing about working from the couch. Laptop balanced on your knees. Feet tucked underneath you. Coffee within reach. No commute. No office chair. It feels comfortable at first. Then a couple of hours pass and you realise your lower back is aching, your shoulders are rounded and your neck feels like it […]
You spend Monday to Friday mostly at work. Maybe you sit at a desk. Maybe you drive. Maybe your job involves some movement, but nothing too demanding. Then Saturday arrives. You go for a long walk. You play sport. You hit the gym. You mow the lawn. You catch up with friends and spend the […]
