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Gluteal Tendinopathy: The Side Hip Pain That Is Usually Not Bursitis

Pain on the outside of your hip, worse lying on your side or climbing stairs? It is often called bursitis, but in most cases the real problem is the gluteal tendons. Here is why that matters and what the research says works.

Semaglutide injection pen used for GLP-1 weight-loss treatment

Ozempic and Your Muscles: How to Protect Your Strength on GLP-1 Medication

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work. But a large share of the weight lost can be lean mass, not fat. Here is what the research shows and how to keep your muscles, bones and joints strong while you lose weight.

Chiropractor assessing a woman's shoulder and elbow movement

Menopause and Joint Pain: Why Everything Aches in Your 40s and 50s

Aching joints, a stiff shoulder, sore hips and strength that seems to vanish. Researchers now have a name for it: the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Here is what is happening and what actually helps.

Woman sitting on the edge of her bed holding her head as dizziness sets in

Dizziness and Vertigo: Is It Your Neck or Your Inner Ear?

Room-spinning vertigo and neck-related dizziness feel similar but have very different causes and treatments. Here is how to tell them apart and what actually works for each.

Woman performing a Pilates teaser, a seated core exercise, on a mat at home

Pilates and Chiropractic: Why They Work Better Together

What does the research actually say about Pilates for your back, neck and core? We look at the latest clinical trials and explain how chiropractic care fits alongside a regular Pilates practice.

Woman gripping her shoulder in pain due to frozen shoulder

Frozen Shoulder: Why It Happens, Who Gets It and How We Treat It

Frozen shoulder can take months to resolve and does not always go away on its own. Here is what causes it, who is most at risk and how we treat it at our Sandton practice.

Sciatica

Sciatica causes pain that radiates from your lower back into your leg. Here is what drives it, why most cases do not need surgery and how we treat it at our Sandton practice.

Woman sitting on grass holding her knee in pain due to pes anserine bursitis

Pes Anserine Bursitis: Inner Knee Pain Below the Joint

That nagging pain on the inner side of your knee, just below the joint? It could be pes anserine bursitis. Here is what causes it, who gets it and how we treat it.

Pregnant woman cradling her belly with one hand resting at the front of her pelvis

Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction

Pubic symphysis dysfunction causes sharp pain at the front of the pelvis during pregnancy. Learn what it is, how it differs from broader pelvic girdle pain and how to manage it.

Neck Pain

Neck pain affects over 200 million people worldwide. Here is what causes it, why your posture is not the whole story and how we treat it at our Sandton practice.

EMS Swiss DolorClast Smart20 radial shockwave therapy device used at our Sandton chiropractic practice

Shockwave Therapy: How It Works and the Conditions It Treats

Shockwave therapy treats much more than tendon injuries. From muscle knots and trigger points to plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and chronic back pain, here is how it works and what it treats.

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Yoga and Chiropractic: Why They Work Better Together

What does the research actually say about yoga for your spine and core? We look at the latest clinical trials and explain how chiropractic care fits alongside a regular yoga practice.

Woman stretching her arms above her head while sitting at a desk

Your Desk Is Costing Your Body: A 60-Second Posture Screen

Spending hours at a desk in Sandton? Take our 60-second screen to see which desk habits and setup factors may be putting you at risk, and what to change.

Padel racket, ball and shoes on a blue padel court

Padel Injury Risk: Where Do You Stand? A 60-Second Screen

Playing padel in Sandton or Johannesburg? Take our 60-second screen to find out your injury risk and what you can do to stay on court.

Middle-aged man holding his shoulder in pain while sitting at home

Calcific Tendonitis: What It Is, What to Expect and How to Treat It

Calcific tendonitis causes intense shoulder pain that can come out of nowhere. Here is what is actually happening in your tendon, how the condition progresses and what works best to treat it.

Running shoes on an athletics track at the 400m start line

Running Injury Risk: Where Do You Stand? A 60-Second Screen

Training for Comrades, Two Oceans or your next parkrun? Take our 60-second evidence-based running injury risk screen to find out where you stand and what to fix.

Active child playing sport representing growth plate injury risk during adolescence

Growth Plate Injuries in Children: A Parent's Guide to Sever's, Osgood-Schlatter and Other Growing Pains

Your child's heel or knee pain during sport is likely a growth plate issue. Here is what is happening, what you can do at home and how chiropractic care helps.

Woman stretching over an exercise ball during postpartum recovery at home

Postpartum Exercise: When and How to Safely Return to Training After Birth

Wondering when you can start exercising after having a baby? Here is a clear, evidence-based guide to returning to training safely, from the first weeks through to running and beyond.

Young cricket fast bowler in delivery stride holding a red ball

Cricket Injuries in Bowlers: Low Back Pain, Ankle Injuries and What to Do About Them

Fast bowling is one of the most physically demanding actions in sport. Here are the injuries we see most in cricket bowlers, why they happen and how chiropractic care can help.

Woman sitting on a couch holding her lower back in pain during an acute low back pain episode

Acute Low Back Pain: What to Do at Home Between Treatments

Thrown your back out? Here is how chiropractic care helps and what you can do at home between treatments to recover from acute low back pain faster.

Dry needling treatment being applied to a patient's upper back for myofascial trigger point release

Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What Is the Difference?

Dry needling and acupuncture use similar needles but work very differently. Learn how dry needling targets muscle pain and how it fits into chiropractic care.

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Vitamin D, Inflammation and Your Musculoskeletal System

How vitamin D helps control inflammation and protect your bones, muscles and joints, and why so many people are not getting enough.

Magnesium Glycinate for Muscle Pain and Recovery

Should you take magnesium? Our Sandton chiropractors break down the evidence behind magnesium glycinate for muscle cramps, recovery, sleep, bone health and more.

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Horse Riding and Your Body: What Every Rider Should Know

Horse riding is one of the most physically demanding sports there is. Here is what it does to your body, why riders are so prone to back pain and how your own biomechanics affect your horse.

Migraine Headaches: How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Migraines affect roughly 1 in 7 people worldwide. Here is what the latest research says about chiropractic and manual therapy for migraine relief.

Person holding their lower back near the pelvis while experiencing SI joint pain

SI Joint Pain: What Causes It and How to Treat It

SI joint pain is one of the most commonly missed causes of low back pain. Learn what drives it, how to tell it apart from other back problems and what actually helps.

Pregnant woman sleeping comfortably on her side in bed with pillows

Sleep Positions During Pregnancy: What the Evidence Actually Says

Struggling to get comfortable at night during pregnancy? Here is what the research says about safe sleep positions, when to worry about sleeping on your back and how to manage pregnancy-related pain at night.

Rib Pain in Pregnancy

Rib pain in pregnancy is common, especially in the second and third trimester. Learn what causes it, how to ease it and the warning signs that need urgent care.

Person holding their neck and shoulders due to tension

How Stress Affects Your Body (And Why Your Muscles Tighten Up)

Stress does not just affect your mood. It changes how your muscles, joints and nervous system work. Here is what happens and how to break the cycle.

Mother breastfeeding with good posture support

Upper Back Pain from Breastfeeding: Causes and Relief

Breastfeeding-related upper back pain affects most new mothers. Here is why it happens and what you can do about it, including how chiropractic care can help.

Common Padel Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Padel is booming in South Africa. Here are the injuries we see most often in padel players, why they happen and what you can do to stay on court.

Athlete pushing a sled during a HYROX competition

How to Avoid Injury When Competing in HYROX

Training for your first or next HYROX race? Here are the most common injuries, the stations that cause them and what the research says about staying injury-free.

Runner training on road during marathon preparation

Why Every Runner Should See a Chiropractor

Training for Comrades, Two Oceans or just clocking weekly mileage? Learn why chiropractic care helps runners stay injury-free and recover faster.

Chiropractor performing a spinal assessment on a patient during a maintenance care visit

Do You Only Need a Chiropractor When You Are in Pain?

The evidence on maintenance chiropractic care: who benefits, who does not and what a landmark clinical trial found about preventing recurrent back pain.

Common Golf Injuries: How to Prevent Them and Keep Playing Pain-Free

Golf injuries are more common than most players realise. Here are the most frequent problem areas, what causes them and how to stay on the course pain-free.

Pregnant woman holding her lower belly while resting comfortably

Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy: What It Is, Why It Happens and How to Manage It

That sharp, pulling pain in your lower belly or groin during pregnancy is likely round ligament pain. Here is what causes it, how to ease it and when to get it checked.

Person warming up before exercise with dynamic stretches

How to Warm Up Before Exercise (And Why It Prevents Injury)

A simple guide to warming up properly before exercise. What to do, how long it should take and why it matters for injury prevention.

Runner sitting on a path holding the sole of their foot after removing their shoe due to plantar fasciitis pain

Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts and How to Fix It

Dealing with sharp heel pain first thing in the morning or after sitting? Learn what causes plantar fasciitis, how to treat it and simple exercises that help.

Pregnant woman holding her lower back in discomfort

Back and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Relief

Struggling with back or pelvic pain during pregnancy? Learn what causes it, why it is so common and how chiropractic care can help.

Person performing a resistance training exercise with weights

Resistance Training for Bone Density: What the Research Says

Losing bone density is not inevitable. Recent research shows resistance training is one of the most effective ways to build and maintain strong bones. Here is what you need to know.

Healthcare professionals collaborating on patient rehabilitation

Chiropractor vs Physiotherapist vs Biokineticist: What Is the Difference?

Not sure who to see for your pain? Here is how chiropractors, physiotherapists and biokineticists differ, and how they work together.

Illustration of simple exercises for low back pain relief

5 Simple Exercises That Can Help Relieve Low Back Pain

Looking for exercises to help with low back pain? These five simple, evidence-based movements can reduce stiffness, build strength and get you moving better.

Illustration of De Quervain's tenosynovitis showing inflamed tendons at the base of the thumb

Mom Thumb: Why Your Wrist and Thumb Hurt After Having a Baby

Wrist or thumb pain as a new parent? You might have De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Learn what causes it, how to spot it and how to get relief.

Pregnant woman sitting and holding her belly

Abdominal Separation, Doming and Coning: What You Need to Know

Diastasis recti affects 60% of women at six weeks postpartum. Learn what abdominal separation actually is, what doming and coning mean, and how to manage it.

Person sitting on the edge of a bed holding their lower back in pain after waking up

Why Your Back Is Stiff in the Morning (And How to Fix It)

Waking up with a stiff, achy back? Learn why it happens, what your discs and muscles do overnight and simple ways to start your day without pain.

Close-up of a chiropractor's hands performing a low back adjustment

What Really Happens During a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Ever wondered what causes the cracking sound during a chiropractic adjustment? Learn what actually happens to your joints and nervous system.

Woman sitting at a desk holding her neck in pain from prolonged sitting

How Sitting All Day Is Affecting Your Spine

Sitting for hours at a desk can cause back pain, neck stiffness and poor posture. Learn what happens to your spine and simple ways to reduce the damage.

Woman applying ice pack to her knee after a soft tissue injury

Ice or Heat? Why PEACE & LOVE Is Replacing RICE

Should you ice an injury or use heat? Learn why PEACE & LOVE is replacing the old RICE advice and how it can help you recover faster.