Neck strength, isnt about just your head and neck. It’s about the way your neck muscles, especially the deeper ones intergrate into whole body core control playing a role in not just stabilising the head on the neck but also:

• the upper rib cage

• the shoulder girdle

• assisting in exertional breath control aiding to fill the top of the lungs

• balance

• & visual performance

Foraminal stenosis, is a narrowing of the foraminal space (i.e. the space between the discs and joints of the spine that the nerves come out of) leading to nerve compression. While traditional medical interventions like medications, cortisone injections and surgery are often considered, chiropractic care offers a non-invasive and holistic approach to managing the symptoms of foraminal stenosis and helping to avoid a progression of degeneration in other segments of the spine.

The metabolic characteristics of intervertebral discs, including their limited blood supply, low metabolic rate, and challenges in nutrient diffusion, as well as factors such as inflammation, cellular senescence, and matrix remodelling, collectively contribute to the protracted healing timeline associated with disc injuries. Understanding these metabolic aspects is essential for developing strategies to promote and expedite the healing process while minimizing the risk of complications and recurrent injuries.

Nerve tension, also known as nerve entrapment or neural tension, can manifest in various ways and often affects the upper and lower limbs. This condition occurs when nerves become compressed or irritated, leading to a range of symptoms that can significantly impact daily activities. Understanding the signs of nerve tension and proper testing methods is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management.

Dysfunction of the Vagus nerve can lead to a range of symptoms. These may include irregular heartbeats, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, and trouble concentrating. Since the Vagus nerve is closely tied to the body's stress response, dysfunction can impact overall mental and physical health. Often a structural root cause to these varied problems can be overlooked!

Plantar Fasciitis and Postural Dysfunction are two common musculoskeletal issues that many people experience. While they may seem unrelated at first, there is a significant connection between these two conditions. In this post, we will explore the relationships between plantar fasciitis and postural dysfunction and how addressing one can often alleviate the other.

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Chiropractic care can be a valuable resource for individuals struggling with osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition that causes pain and stiffness. Chiropractors primarily focus on the neuro-musculoskeletal system and play a crucial role in treating the underlying cause as well as managing osteoarthritis and its symptoms.

Our children’s lives have changed and so too we must change what we do to compensate for this. Our children aren’t growing up the way we did so we need to consider that they need types of help and support that we did not. The best place to start is with a chiropractic check-up and regular maintenance, guidance and education to keep growing bodies in good alignment for the years to come.

We teach our kids to swim so they don’t drown, we now also need to teach our kids how to survive on dry land so their bodies don’t degenerate prematurely.