Falls and the elderly Falls are the main cause of morbidity and disability in the elderly. More than one-third of persons 65 years of age or older fall each year, and in half of such cases, the falls are recurrent. The risk doubles or triples in the presence of cognitive impairment or history of previous falls. Reducing […]
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Introduction Do you ever remember your mother telling you to sit up straight, that it was bad for you? Fast forward 20 years and now you have shoulder aches, neck pain and even lower back pain. You think hard as to why you might be experiencing this. Was mum right? Maybe my posture is affecting
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Introduction Constipation is defined as the infrequent passage of a firm or hard stool. An infant should have multiple bowel movements per day. As children grow older the frequency should decrease to no less than once per day and the consistency should be soft and effortless. Straining, pain with passing stool, pebble-like stool, or streaks
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Do you have trouble moving? Do you lack the energy that you once had? Is the pain stopping you from living a normal life? Is the pain so bad that you’re considering spinal fusion, specifically for the discs in your spine? If you are having second thoughts, this blog will talk about why you’re getting
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Introduction As technology advances, more workers are becoming electronically chained to their desks for several hours per day. Such sedentary work life is taking its toll, according to new research confirming earlier studies indicating lengthy sitting at work can lead to an early grave. Even if we take time during the week to exercise regularly.
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Back Strength and Chiropractic Can Chiropractic Adjustments increase back strength? Yes. Absolutely. When you visit a Chiropractor, you are training and strengthening your spine. How amazing is that! A chiropractic adjustment is not just joint popping, its also about the strength of your neck, back, and mind. In fact, the audible pop doesn’t even need
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Poor sitting posture and effects on spine health Have a desk job and worried about your sitting posture? You are right too! Over time, poor posture from bad habits during everyday activities can wreak havoc on your spine. Some examples are listed below: having a desk job. driving. leaning over a cell phone. carrying
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The Chin Tuck: An Excellent Exercise for Neck and upper back pain After visiting your Chiropractor, one of the most effective postural exercises for combating neck and upper back pain is the chin tuck exercise. Chin tucks help to keep the head in the good alignment above the spine and maintaining good posture. When done
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