What is a Chiropractor?

“A science of healing without drugs.” (DD Palmer – Founder of Chiropractic 1895). A bold statement but a true one. A more modern definition could define a Chiropractor as ‘a neuro-musculoskeletal specialist whose interest and intent is to optimise the function of the nervous system via spinal manipulation”.  What does it take to become a […]

How can I heal lower back pain?

Healing lower back pain Unfortunately, there is no ‘one size fits all’ answer to this question but, this blog will help you begin to understand and kickstart the process to improving your spinal health. What Causes Low Back Pain? The spine, like any part of the body, can get injured and this is typically through […]

I’m Pregnant and have back pain – should I be worried?!

Pregnancy and back pain Back pain in pregnancy is very common especially in the early and later stages. It can be ‘normal’, but it should not be ignored and put down to “it’s just a part of being pregnant”. During pregnancy, the ligaments in your body become a lot softer and stretch to allow your […]

Fireworks pop, your spine doesn’t have to!

Why do Chiropractors adjust the spine? When most people think of Chiropractic they think about the back and cracking bones. However, Chiropractic is about so much more than just your spine. Chiropractic is study of the nervous system which compromises of your brain, spinal cord and all of the nerves that exit and control everything […]