Posture is a window into the spine! Many of us are aware of poor postural patterns we can develop, like a head forward posture and slumping through upper back, which can result form: We are also often aware of the abnormal stress these postures places on our spines! Over time, these patters of poor posture… Continue reading Posture Tips: Don’t get stuck in a slump.
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Tights hips leading to lower back pain?
Your tights hips and lower back pain may be connected… Your lower back and hips share a close relationship. They are right next to each other, sharing a number different muscles and movements, so they don’t often work in isolation! When both parties are in balance, things tend to work better.On the flip side, if… Continue reading Tights hips leading to lower back pain?
PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK?
PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK? Lifting or bending injuries can often result in a “pulled” muscle in your lower back.A recent review highlight that lifting and bending are risk factors for developing lower back pain.As Chiropractors, a “pulled lower back muscle” and lower back pain is something we see all the time.Lower back pain is… Continue reading PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK?
SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
Treating a scoliosis and the accompanying symptoms often requires combining a few difference, yet complementary approaches.Each person is difference and each curve is unique, so a personalised program of care provides a solution for better results!There are a few things that will shape a scoliosis treatment program, such as how big the curve is, how… Continue reading SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
Scoliosis check for children.
If you, or someone you know has children, it’s really important to know how to check them for scoliosis (perform a scoliosis screening). Early detection is key!Why is this?This is because juveniles (3-10 years of age) and adolescences (10-18) are at a higher risk of developing scoliosis and for it to develop at a rapid… Continue reading Scoliosis check for children.
FELLING TIGHT AND STIFF?
When the winter months roll in we often hear… “I’ve noticed my body feels more tight and stiff when it gets cold!” You may have noticed in the colder months your body doesn’t quite feel as sharp as it normally does… Maybe you have noticed more stiffness through your lower back, tightness in your neck,… Continue reading FELLING TIGHT AND STIFF?
WHAT IS A SCOLIOSIS
June is scoliosis awareness month! At Level Spine Chiropractic we love helping people with with scoliosis. Chiropractic care can be a great means to help manage symptoms and in combination with specific Chiropractic adjustments, Corrective Chiropractic care can help to get a level of structural stabilisation and even improvement, meaning better long term results! So… Continue reading WHAT IS A SCOLIOSIS
LUMBAR LORDOSIS – STRUCTURE EFFECTS FUNCTION
When it comes to the long term health of your spinal, structural alignment matters – including your lumbar lordosis!That is, the shape of your spine is important. This includes how well your spine is positioned from a front-on view – your spine should be straight from top to bottom like a ruler.When looking at the… Continue reading LUMBAR LORDOSIS – STRUCTURE EFFECTS FUNCTION
Healing requires these 3 things.
Healing is a journey.The symptoms and dis-ease you may be experiencing can be a result of a dysfunctional system gathering momentum over time. This is the result of a process.There may have been a particular event which has cause trauma and resulted in an injury.Either way, the process of healing is a journey. It can… Continue reading Healing requires these 3 things.
Low Back Pain, a cause often missed.
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Pain is our bodies way of telling us something isn’t right. That means that low back pain is a symptom rather than a a disease. The most common form of low back pain is known as “non-specific” For almost all cases there is no one… Continue reading Low Back Pain, a cause often missed.