Upper-crossed syndrome (UCS) is a prevalent postural imbalance caused by the demands of modern living. With more people spending extended hours at desks or staring at screens, UCS has become a common issue affecting individuals of all ages. It manifests as a combination of muscle tightness and weakness in the upper body, leading to discomfort,... Read more »
Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is a condition that involves the thickening of the ligamentum flavum, a key ligament located in the spine. This thickening can lead to a narrowing of the spinal canal, a condition known as lumbar spinal canal stenosis, potentially compressing the spinal nerves and causing significant discomfort. Understanding this condition is important because... Read more »
Eagle Syndrome, also known as styloid syndrome, is a rare medical condition caused by the elongation of the styloid process or the calcification of the stylohyoid ligament. Affecting only a small portion of the population, this condition can lead to a variety of symptoms, including nerve pain, neck pain, and cervical pain. Many of these... Read more »
Car accidents can have devastating consequences, often leading to a range of injuries. While traditional medical treatment can be effective, many individuals are turning to chiropractic care for a holistic approach to recovery. Chiropractors specialize in treating the musculoskeletal system and can significantly relieve common auto accident injuries. Common Car Accident Injuries Treated by Chiropractors... Read more »
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints seen globally, affecting people from all ages and walks of life. Approximately 80% of the population sustains an episode once in their lifetime, and out of the many people experiencing lower back pain due to a slipped disc, approximately 95% of disc herniations in the... Read more »
That is a question often heard in the clinics of orthopaedic doctors. Will my meniscus injury recover? How long will it take? Will I require surgery? Are there any meniscus tear therapies or treatments which can be done instead of surgery? To answer those questions, we should first understand how a meniscus tear happens. ... Read more »
A C5-C6 herniated disc is the second most common slipped disc condition that occurs in the general population, after the C7 nerve root (C6-C7 disc herniation), which is the most commonly affected level. What is commonly known as a ‘cervical disc herniation’ usually leads to something called ‘cervical radiculopathy’, which are a series of symptoms... Read more »
Growing up, I’m sure most of us have heard, “Stand up straight!” from our parents, or maybe we’re the ones saying that to our own kids. Poor posture is becoming more and more common with the rise in gadget use and work conditions that require long hours at the computer. We all know that we... Read more »
We always start with an initial consultation session for anyone who comes to our clinic for the first time, regardless of whether they have been involved in chiropractic or physiotherapy sessions before in a different place. Why You Need An Initial Consultation? Initial consultations are crucial for our clinic, and we always set aside... Read more »
What are the benefits of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) for post-surgical recovery? When we hear words like ‘cellular level’, ‘mitochondria’, or ‘electromagnetic field’ we might feel confused or even skeptical. Don’t let those fancy sounding words confuse you – pulsed electromagnetic therapy has been around for decades, with years of research behind it on... Read more »