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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and acupuncture use similar needles but work very differently. Learn how dry needling targets muscle pain and how it fits into chiropractic care.
How vitamin D helps control inflammation and protect your bones, muscles and joints, and why so many people are not getting enough.
Should you take magnesium? Our Sandton chiropractors break down the evidence behind magnesium glycinate for muscle cramps, recovery, sleep, bone health and more.
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.
Migraines affect roughly 1 in 7 people worldwide. Here is what the latest research says about chiropractic and manual therapy for migraine relief.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Training for Comrades, Two Oceans or just clocking weekly mileage? Learn why chiropractic care helps runners stay injury-free and recover faster.
The evidence on maintenance chiropractic care: who benefits, who does not and what a landmark clinical trial found about preventing recurrent back pain.
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.
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.
A simple guide to warming up properly before exercise. What to do, how long it should take and why it matters for injury prevention.
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.
Struggling with back or pelvic pain during pregnancy? Learn what causes it, why it is so common and how chiropractic care can help.
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.
Not sure who to see for your pain? Here is how chiropractors, physiotherapists and biokineticists differ, and how they work together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ever wondered what causes the cracking sound during a chiropractic adjustment? Learn what actually happens to your joints and nervous system.
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.
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.
