Phases of spinal curve development in babies
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article will discuss babies spinal curve development and the impact developmental milestones have on the formation of the adult spine. As adults we have a strong supported spine in the shape of an “s”. Adult spines are surrounded by strong
Benefits of foam rolling for back pain
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Foam rolling is beneficial in helping relieve back pain as it can target specific areas of tension and alleviate muscle tightness, soreness, inflammation and increase joint range of motion. Foam rolling is an alternative to stretching that can be done every
Disc Degenerative Disease (DDD) and how it causes back pain?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Disc degenerative disease (DDD) is a potential cause of neck and lower back pain and is caused from damage to the intervertebral discs. Intervertebral discs are located between each vertebra throughout the spine and is made up of two important structures
5 Types of Headaches
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Almost everyone has experienced a headache at least once in their lives but what headache do you have? There are plenty causes of headaches and many different types. Here are the top 5 types of headaches. Tension headache A tension headache
Winding your baby
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this article we will discuss winding your baby. Every baby is different and therefore every baby winds differently and each parent finds and develops their own techniques in order to help get the winds out. A trapped wind or gas
What is the “crack” in a chiropractic manipulation
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is a chiropractor? If you have ever been to the chiropractor, you would have received a chiropractic manipulation and heard the “crack” or “pop” that is normally associated with the technique. A chiropractor is a medical professional that diagnoses and treats
What is round ligament pain in pregnancy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In order to understand what round ligament pain is in pregnancy, we must first discuss what is a round ligament? The round ligament is a pair of ligaments that attach from the pelvis to the uterus that help stabilize the
How stress can cause back pain
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We live in a fast-passed environment with everyday traffic, deadlines and family obligations. Stress slowly starts to have an impact on our bodies and can lead to neck, upper back and lower back pain. Physiology of stress Stress can cause your body
Causes of headaches and when they are dangerous
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many different causes of headaches. A headache can be dangerous or benign and it is important to be able to identify the difference. A headache is felt in your head but does not originate from the brain tissue or
How does your baby’s spine grow
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baby spine growth. Are babies born with a fully developed spinal column? how are babies so flexible? This article will discuss in detail how a baby spine grows from bendy cartilage to strong bone as an adult. Baby spine development in utero Week