Chiropractor

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7. Undertake regular maintenance therapy

Mechanical back problems are unfortunately not curable as they are related to lifestyle situations, e.g. stress, posture, lifting, carrying and driving, which are all things that are a part of life. Having a chiropractic adjustment every 4 to 8 weeks maintains proper spinal mobility and prevents tightening and ‘locking’ of the joints between the vertebrae. Like servicing a car, servicing your spine helps to prevent wear and tear. continue reading…

Exercise

The spinal joints rely on the muscles to support them, therefore regular back strengthening exercises provide great support for the vertebral joints and definitely help to prevent both the chronic, on going lower back pain, as well as the potential to strain the joints when lifting, carrying etc. continue reading…

Backache is an age-old phenomenon that has plagued mankind for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese, Egyptian, Greek and Roman history bears witness to this, with numerous references to the treatment of spinal problems using various ‘mechanical’ techniques. Fortunately techniques have progressed somewhat since those early times!

Why is back pain such a problem, costing individuals and companies billions in medical costs, lost man-hours and disability? Let’s look a little more closely at the causes and treatment options. continue reading…