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HOME / CHIROPRACTIC REHAB / NECK PAIN / DEEP NECK FLEXOR REHAB When we talk about core stability, most people immediately picture six pack abs, planks, or the transverse abdominis. But your spine does not quite end there. On top of your thoracic spine sits a seven vertebra tower that supports five kilogram bowling ball: [...]

HOME / CHIROPRACTIC REHAB / NECK PAIN / IS YOUR NECK PAIN ACTUALLY A MID-BACK OR SHOULDER PROBLEM? Persistent neck pain is frustrating, particularly when constant stretching or targeted rubs fail to yield lasting relief. The reason behind this failure is simple: neck pain is frequently a symptom rather than the root cause of the [...]

HOME / CHIROPRACTIC REHAB / NECK PAIN / DECODING NECK PAIN REHAB If you have ever dealt with a stubborn, aching neck, you know how quickly it can drain your energy and derail your day. Whether it is a constant dull ache from staring at a monitor or a sharp pinch every time you check [...]

HOME / CHIROPRACTIC REHAB / LOWER BACK PAIN / BACK PAIN: MUSCLE OR DISC? When low back pain strikes, the internal debate usually starts straight away. Did I just strain a muscle, or have I damaged a disc? Because the symptoms can overlap, distinguishing between the two is not always straightforward. Here is what you [...]

HOME / PILATES / 3 TYPES OF CORE IN CHRONIC PAIN Picture this: you are running to catch a bus. If you try to hard brace your abs, lock down your lower belly, or consciously squeeze your deep core while sprinting, you will end up running like a cardboard box with legs. You burn double [...]

HOME / CHIROPRACTIC REHABILITATION / REHAB VS PERSONAL TRAINING When you are ready to start taking your physical health seriously, deciding who to work with can be surprisingly confusing. Should you hire a personal trainer, book an appointment with a clinical practitioner for rehabilitation exercise, or sign up for Pilates? While all these options involve [...]

HOME / PILATES / 4 TYPES OF PILATES STUDIOS Finding the right Pilates studio can feel overwhelming with so many styles, modalities, and studio names out there. While it is easy to think Pilates is Pilates, the actual experience, goals, and methodologies can vary wildly depending on which studio door you walk through. If you [...]

HOME / PILATES / PILATES VERSUS LOW BACK PAIN I was recently offered a membership at a local pilates studio. It was one of those trendier, Pilates inspired fitness studios. Looking around the studio, the demographic was clear: about 90% were office workers who looked either new to Pilates or completely new to exercise. Only [...]

HOME / CHIROPRACTIC / WHY SURGERY IS NOT THE ANSWER FOR DEGENERATIVE TEARS When joint pain strikes, the immediate instinct for many people is to demand a scan. You want clear answers, and traditionally, that means getting an MRI to find what is broken so an orthopaedic surgeon can fix it. However, a landmark ten [...]

HOME/CHIROPRACTIC/EXERCISING WITH PAIN Walking out of your first active recovery or rehab session, you probably expect to feel an immediate wave of relief. So, it can be incredibly jarring, and even a little frustrating, if you wake up the next day feeling more aches, soreness, or a slight uptick in your usual symptoms. If this [...]

HOME / CHIROPRACTIC / EXERCISING WITH PAIN It is the classic chicken and egg dilemma of physical recovery. You know you need to strengthen your body to protect your joints and prevent future injury. But right now, your back is throbbing, your shoulder is pinching, or your knee is giving way. So, you tell yourself [...]