Lifestyle

Millions of people around the world suffer from chronic lower back pain – a common symptom of several conditions that affect the lower back, sometimes in the form of referred pain. Surprisingly, though, low back pain is more often caused by factors that are unrelated to medical conditions. These include various lifestyle habits, poor posture,…

A whiplash injury can cause various symptoms which differ from patient to patient. While there are also various treatments that chiropractors use to relieve these painful symptoms, the chosen approach will depend on the patient’s prognosis. Before a whiplash injury can be treated, the chiropractor will perform a thorough chiropractic examination to understand the type…

The aches and pains that you experience on a daily basis might be bearable, however, over the years, you may not have realised that you have been limiting your body’s ability to perform certain activities while compromising your overall quality of life. This happens so gradually that most people don’t even consider seeking medical attention;…

With our ever-changing modern-day lifestyles, it’s getting harder and harder to get enough sleep at night. In fact, the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep every night seems like a far-fetched dream for so many people who either work long hours, night shifts or simply find themselves glued to a screen instead of going to bed…

Millions of people work jobs that require them to sit at a desk for many hours at a stretch, causing all sorts of back, neck, and spine problems, along with a host of other health-related issues. In fact, your whole body is affected by prolonged periods of sitting time including joints, blood circulation, metabolism rate,…

There are many changes that occur in bones as we grow older. Ideally, one’s bones should be strengthened during the early stages of development, and continued from childhood, all through the adolescent years, and up to the age of 30. This is because bone mass generally increases during those years, and finally reaches its peak…

Unlike any other joint in the body, the shoulder joint boasts the greatest range of mobility. Even the slightest arm motion is supported by the ball and socket in your shoulder; hence, overuse of the joint is inevitable. Unfortunately, as you grow older, these overworked joints can lead to different types of shoulder conditions or…