Torticollis Often referred to as “wry” neck, “Torticollis” simply means twisted neck, where the tissues of the joint become painfully inflamed causing the muscles of the neck (mainly the sternocleidomastoid muscle) to clamp down in a state of prolonged spasm. Causes...
Sciatica Leg Pain Sciatica, leg pain or Radiculopathy can often be related to a spinal condition such as disc bulge or spinal stenosis. Depending on the spinal level compressed, pain can go down the back of the leg, to the foot or down the front or side of the thigh....
Neck and shoulder pain such as pain caused by whiplash Neck and shoulder pain, such as that caused by whiplash is commonly caused by collision injuries associated with contact sports, falls or car accidents, resulting in spinal instabilities or “whiplash”. Whiplash...
Arm pain Neck and arm pain are often related. When pressure on a nerve root in the neck is significant, due to narrow foramina, disc protrusion or inflammation, pain can radiate from the source to the region it supplies in the arm. The more pressure on the nerve root,...
Spinal stenosis Are you experiencing any of the following Spinal Stenosis symptoms? Back Pain Neck Pain Arm Pain Leg Pain Increased pain with standing or walking Numbness, weakness or cramping in the legs or arms. What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis, sometimes...
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) Cox flexion distraction therapy has been shown to provide relief in many post surgical patients who are still suffering back pain, after having received spinal surgery. A study undertaken in 2011 of 32 post surgical patients...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Wrist pain, which can interfere with day to day tasks and activities, is often the result of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or a repetitive strain injury. This is the compression of the median nerve inside the carpal tunnel at the wrist, which can often...
Pregnancy related back pain Up to 90% of women will experience low back and pelvic pain in pregnancy due to the increased mechanical stresses on the hips and lower back when pregnant. The pain can often extend into the legs as well. Whilst pain medication and scans...
Kids, Falls & Chiropractic Did you know that by the age of seven, a child will have fallen over about 2500 times(1)? Although most children seem to recover well after a fall, the subtle damage may lead to sprains or strains causing poor postural and neurological...
Have you noticed any of the following? Common Signs and Symptoms of Scoliosis Back or Neck Pain Uneven or leaning posture Uneven hips Uneven creases in the waist Uneven shoulders or one shoulder blade protruding more Pronounced or exaggerated curvature of the spine ...
Headaches, migraines and dizziness Headaches are almost accepted as part of daily life in our busy, stressful society. There are many options to help the symptoms of headaches, especially in terms of over the counter medications, however, whilst offering temporary...
What is spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is a condition on the spine where one vertebral body (spine bone) slips forward to the adjacent vertebrae, causing mechanical and neurological pain and symptoms. Our team of spondylolisthesis chiropractors can help you to...
Disc bulge, protrusion, prolapse or herniated disc (including Cervical Spine disc protrusion) Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms? Back Pain Arm Pain Burning, tingling Numbness Muscle weakness Postural changes A Disc bulge (bulging disc), protrusion,...