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Most of us often associate a slipped disc or a pinched nerve with someone in an older age bracket. Speaking from first-hand experience, I’ve seen plenty of young adults in the gym lifting heavy weights without stretching. And, while your body is still taking damage and unnecessary wear and tear, you may indeed feel it […]

Just like physical exercise, sleep is a crucial part of your overall health and well-being. Of course, the amount of sleep that we all need varies from person to person. However, there are some guidelines based on scientific research on how much sleep we need based on our age.  Promoting a healthy sleep cycle aligns […]

Scoliosis has been around for quite some time, spanning all the way to ancient times. The Ancient Greeks, namely Hippocrates, were familiar with this condition and wrote detailed descriptions that don’t differ much from today. The word itself derives from the Greeks, meaning “crookedness” with its root word being skolios.  The current estimation is around […]

As a chiropractic office, we can’t promote the benefits of chiropractic treatment enough. However, when dealing with stress, there are many other things you can do in the comfort of your own home to manage it.  Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Our brains use stress sensors as a warning or internal alarm against […]

When you think of stress, you often associate its effects with mood swings, headaches, or weight fluctuations. However, an overlooked side effect comes in the form of back pain. An extended period of high stress can cause musculoskeletal issues in this region of the body in particular.  Many people will visit a chiropractor for back […]

Chiropractic care and osteopathy are both manual therapies that aim to improve body function through musculoskeletal assessment and adjustment. When traditional medicine isn’t cutting it, many people look at alternative methods of care and treatment. Most people searching for a chiro or osteopath are looking to alleviate aches, pains, and discomforts they may be feeling. […]

We’ve all come across someone blaming a rainy day for the knee or back pain they’re feeling. Is there some truth to that or is it just a myth? That’s what we are here to elaborate on in this article.  At Papakura Chiropractic we’ve seen patients that come in with various discomforts and pain they […]

For athletes, maintaining good health and physical shape is vital to longevity and high-performance levels in their chosen sport. At Papakura Chiropractic, our clients come from all walks of life. That’s because we focus on the delicate and crucial relationship between the brain and the body. The spinal cord and nerves are essentially the “information […]

Do you want to feel better and have more energy? Regular physical activity has often been championed as a way to stay ahead and feel better in general. There are multiple reasons to engage in regular physical activity. Whether that is to enhance one’s physical capabilities, aesthetic appeal, physical or mental health, or overall performance […]

We often forget about our posture and the importance this has on our overall wellbeing. Working long hours in the office and sitting at our desks all day can have a negative impact on our posture. Bad habits and incorrect posture can lead to undue stress to the spine. Naturally, we’re all guilty of this […]