Sports injuries: when to see a chiropractor and what care involves

A chiropractor may be an option for muscle, joint and spine-related sports injuries, particularly if pain persists or keeps limiting your training. Care usually involves an assessment, a plan for managing your training load, rehab exercises and possibly hands-on treatment. Suspected fractures, dislocations, concussion and severe injuries need medical assessment first. What sports injuries do…

Sports injuries: when to see a chiropractor and what care involves

A chiropractor may be an option for muscle, joint and spine-related sports injuries, particularly if pain persists or keeps limiting your training. Care usually involves an assessment, a plan for managing your training load, rehab exercises and possibly hands-on treatment. Suspected fractures, dislocations, concussion and severe injuries need medical assessment first. What sports injuries do…
Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy

Back and pelvic pain are common in pregnancy, and pelvic girdle pain affects about 1 in 5 pregnant women. Staying active within your comfort, taking regular breaks and doing suitable exercises may help. Tell your midwife or doctor about your pain, and contact them urgently if you also have bleeding, fever, regular tightenings or reduced…
Joint pain and osteoarthritis: what can help you keep moving

Therapeutic exercise, information and support, and weight management where appropriate are the core treatments for osteoarthritis. Exercise may feel uncomfortable at first, but regular movement can reduce pain and improve function over time. Manual therapy shouldn’t be relied on alone, and a hot, swollen joint needs prompt medical attention. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a…
Soft tissue therapy and rehab exercises: how they fit into your care

Soft tissue therapy is hands-on work on muscles and related tissues, while rehab exercises are movements chosen to help you regain strength and function. Soft tissue therapy may help some people feel more comfortable and move more easily. Rehab exercises give you something you can continue yourself, so they are often central to recovery. What…
Does posture really cause pain? Advice for desk workers

Research hasn’t found one correct posture that prevents back or neck pain, and a slouched position isn’t automatically harmful. Staying in any position for a long time can feel uncomfortable. Changing position regularly and staying active is usually more useful than trying to sit perfectly upright. What does the research say about posture and pain?…
Headaches: when your neck may be involved and when to seek urgent care

A headache that starts in the neck is called a cervicogenic headache. It is usually felt on one side, and neck movement or certain neck positions can bring it on. Research suggests manual therapy and exercise may help this type of headache, although it may not help other types. A sudden, severe headache needs emergency…
Neck pain: common causes and when to have it checked

Neck pain is common and often improves with gentle movement and simple self-care. Have it checked if it lasts more than a few weeks, spreads down your arm or comes with numbness or weakness. Get urgent help if it follows a significant injury or comes with a severe headache, fever or difficulty walking. What causes…
Lower back pain: common causes, self-care and when to get help

Lower back pain is very common and is rarely caused by a serious condition. For most people, staying as active as you comfortably can and returning to normal activities gradually is the best place to start. Get urgent medical help if you develop loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals or back…
Chiropractic adjustments: what happens, why joints pop and how safe they are

A chiropractic adjustment is a quick, controlled movement applied by hand to a joint in the spine or elsewhere in the body. Short-lived soreness or stiffness afterwards is common. Serious complications are reported rarely, but they can happen, and their exact frequency isn’t known. That is why an assessment and informed consent come first. What…
What is chiropractic care, and what can a chiropractor help with?

A chiropractor is a registered healthcare practitioner who assesses, diagnoses and manages problems of the muscles, joints, spine and related nerves. Care usually combines hands-on treatment with exercise and advice. Common reasons people visit include lower back pain, neck pain, some headaches and joint or sports-related pain. What is chiropractic? The Chiropractic Association of South…