You are halfway through a set of lunges when you notice it. Your right leg feels solid. Your left leg feels like it is working twice as hard. Or perhaps you are doing a dumbbell press and one arm seems to move more easily than the other. It can be surprisingly obvious once you notice […]
Not necessarily. Many people associate chiropractic care with back pain, neck pain or an injury. That is certainly one reason someone may seek an assessment. But you do not have to be lying on the couch with a sore back to make an appointment. You might be completely pain-free but notice that your movement has […]
You exercise regularly. You walk most days. You play sport on the weekend. You might even have better fitness than most people you know. So when your back starts aching or your knee begins hurting, it can be confusing. You might think, “I’m active. Surely I shouldn’t be having this problem.” But being active does […]
You get out of bed feeling pretty good. By 7 am, you’re on site. You’re carrying gear, climbing ladders, kneeling, reaching, bending and getting on and off the floor. Maybe there is a bit of driving between jobs too. Then, sometime around knock-off, your lower back starts complaining. Your shoulders feel heavy. Your neck is […]
You make it through the entire workday without much trouble. Then you get home. You sit down on the couch, take your shoes off and finally relax. That’s when your lower back starts aching. Or perhaps you notice it while cooking dinner, picking up the kids, getting out of the car or simply standing after […]
It was only meant to be a quick drive. You got in the car, drove to the shops and expected to be home within 10 minutes. Instead, traffic slowed everything down. By the time you arrived, your lower back felt stiff, your hips were uncomfortable and getting out of the car took more effort than […]
You take a day off from exercise because you think your body needs a break. You spend more time on the couch, sleep in, catch up on television and avoid your usual workout. Yet the following morning, you feel worse. Your back is stiff. Your hips feel tight. Your shoulders are uncomfortable and your legs […]
Back, neck and joint pain can happen at almost any stage of life. You might wake up with a stiff neck, develop lower back pain after gardening or notice that your knee has started hurting during your regular walk. Sometimes these symptoms settle within a few days. Other times, they keep returning or gradually start […]
Pregnancy brings some remarkable changes to the body. As your baby grows, your weight distribution changes, your abdomen expands and your centre of gravity gradually shifts. These changes can influence the way you stand, walk, sit and move. For many women, this can contribute to back or pelvic discomfort during pregnancy. That doesn’t mean back […]
After a long day, few things are more appealing than sinking into the couch. You put your feet up, turn on the television and finally relax. But if you regularly get up feeling stiff, sore or uncomfortable, your couch habits could be contributing to how your back feels. This doesn’t mean your couch is damaging […]
