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 haven’t fallen on it. You haven’t knocked it against anything. You cannot remember doing anything unusual. Yet your elbow has started to ache. Maybe it hurts when you pick up a coffee cup. Perhaps gripping something at work makes it worse. Or you notice a nagging discomfort whenever you straighten your arm. So what […]
You are driving normally. Then you need to check your blind spot. You turn your head and suddenly feel a sharp pull, pinch or ache through your neck. You turn back and think, “That shouldn’t hurt.” If you experience neck pain when checking your blind spot, the problem may not be the movement itself. Turning […]
If you have ever had a chiropractic adjustment, you may have heard a small pop, click or cracking sound during the movement. For some people, it is completely unexpected. For others, it can be the first thing they notice during an appointment. So what actually causes the sound? In many cases, the sound comes from […]
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 […]
If you have sciatica, sitting for an extended period can sometimes make your symptoms more noticeable. You might feel relatively comfortable when you first sit down, only to develop an ache in your lower back, buttock or leg after 20, 30 or 60 minutes. Standing up and walking around may then provide some relief. So […]
You lower yourself into a squat and hear it: click. You stand back up and it happens again. If your knee clicks every time you squat, it is understandable to wonder whether something is wrong. The good news is that knee clicking when squatting is not necessarily a sign of damage or injury. Knees can […]
Toddlers rarely stay still for long. One minute you’re carrying them upstairs. The next, you’re holding them at the shops, lifting them into the car or carrying them because their little legs have suddenly decided they’re finished for the day. It’s part of parenting. But if you’re regularly carrying a toddler, you may also start […]
