Chiropractic Balance Blog

Eight ways … to improve your sleep

Knowledge is power Key restorative processes take place while we are asleep, yet many fail to get the seven to nine hours recommended for those aged 18-64. Sleep deprivation has been linked to a long list of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and obesity. Sleep tracking tech can help you work out if…

The Truth About Self Cracking Your Spine.

One of the most common questions I get on a daily basis in practice ‘is it safe to crack my own spine?’. We have the growing phenomenon of “text neck,” that leaves most of us are feeling stiffer than ever in our neck and shoulder regions, so it makes sense that a good self crack…

DIY Indian Cooking Experience

The staff at Chiropractic Balance had a great team experience at Sheila’s Indian Kitchen: dinner with a twist- we had to cook it ourselves! I chose this cooking class because they catered for a small group of six and thought it would be a bit different to a standard meal out. What I wasn’t expecting was the…

A Healthy Gut

The importance of gut health has become an increasing area of interest for researchers recently, as a balanced gut flora has been linked to reducing signs of illness and disease. Etymologically the term probiotic is derived from the Greek language meaning for “life”. Probiotics aid in supporting the good bacteria in our digestive tract, which…

CAN I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR IF I HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS?

Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones become brittle and weak, making them more susceptible to fractures. So if you have osteoporosis does it rule out chiropractic care? Not necessarily. In order to understand osteoporosis, we need to understand that the bones become less dense, and when they are less dense, your bones aren’t as…

Muscle Cramps: Deal with them DIY Style

Plagued by sudden, random muscle cramps? Here’s some common causes of muscle cramps, and how to stop them. Muscle cramps are involuntary contractions of certain muscles in your body. While they most commonly occur in your legs, feet, and calves; they can plague any muscle that is having trouble relaxing. Some examples of pain caused…