Have you ever experienced pain in your arms or legs that can’t be explained by a direct injury? You may have been told you’ve ‘pinched a nerve’ which has resulted in those sharp, shooting pains you now associate with the term. In chiropractic, we refer to this moving, sharp pain as ‘radicular’ pain. As a definition, radicular pain refers to pain travelling along the affected spinal nerve root, away from the actual source of pain, resulting in symptoms that are inconsistent wi

At first, getting two weeks off work or school may seem like a fun holiday but those who have had to stay at home due to illness in the past will know that being forced to stay inside and away from others for more than a day or two can quickly become boring and even anxiety-inducing. Many people are finding this to be true as so many in our community have been given instruction to remain in the home. There are some actions that you can take while stuck at home to keep healthy

The weight of schoolbags used these days is having a huge impact on young spines, especially when combined with improper use. Paying attention to how your child is wearing their backpack can help to prevent back pain (including the neck and shoulders) and issues related to poor posture. It’s never too early or too late to start implementing changes to develop good backpack habits. Use the following tips to ensure appropriate positioning of your backpack the next time you wear

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you’ve ever been curious about chiropractic, what we do, or how we do it - this is the article for you! If you have any other questions, feel free to give our clinic a call and have a chat to one of our friendly chiropractors! Is chiropractic for me? Chiropractic care is not a ‘one size fits all’ healthcare option. Chiropractors carefully assess each patient individually and tailor their care accordingly. By using a variety of non-surgical techni

Anderson Family Chiropractic now offers Cold Laser Therapy! This article details how this type of therapy works and what types of conditions have been successfully treated in the past. If you’re interested or think that Cold Laser Therapy might be an option for you, give the clinic a call or have a chat to one of our friendly chiropractors. Low Level Laser Therapy is a low intensity light therapy that may also be referred to as Photobiomodulation (PBM) or Cold Laser Therapy.

Is Coffee Bad for You? The risks and benefits of consuming coffee are a constant topic of contention. In 2017, a study (1) was conducted to analyse the potential outcomes (positive and negative) associated with coffee and caffeine consumption. Based on the information gathered by this study, it was found that coffee consumption was linked to a probable decreased risk of a multitude of cancers, as well as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease (in hea

Did you know that your posture can affect so much more than just your appearance? Other side effects of poor posture can include: - Headaches Hunching over and looking down puts extra strain on the posterior muscles of the neck to keep your head from falling forward. This can put strain on the muscles, causing headaches. - Low Back Pain Most people think of upper back and neck pain from bad posture, however, when you slouch, not only do you roll your shoulders forward, but yo

Text neck is one way to refer to the posture we adopt when on our phone, tablet or even computer. What happens: · You look down · Your head moves forward and down · Your shoulders come forward · You slump forward This position puts a lot of extra weight on your neck and upper back – for approximately every 3cm your neck move forwards it doubles in weight. When your head is looking down at your phone it can be tripled in weight which can add an extra 10 kg of pressure to your

DID YOU KNOW? Multiple studies have shown that incorporation of core strengthening exercises can assist in the reduction of low back pain! Core exercises have the potential to reduce pain, improve spinal stability, and decrease the recurrence of pain episodes! What IS ‘core strength’? The ‘core’ is a group of muscles that stabilizes and controls the pelvis and assists in maintaining the body in ideal postures, unloading the joints and facilitating ease of movement. For the av