Ergonomics: Protection against back and neck problems.

Our main purpose at our clinic is to assess your spine for spinal dysfunstion (subluxations) and correct what may be interfering with nerve function causing your problem. The problem has not come about simply because you have not been to a chiropractor,osteopath or physiotherapist, its because of everyday activity and somtimes trauma. Therfore if your main concern is getting rid of pain, then it is extremely important you take on board the advice we give on lifestyle changes that may reduce reoccurrences.

How the pain starts

Most people develop back and neck problems because of poor ergonomics at work. A subluxation starts when the range of motion of the spinal joints become restricted. It may cause pain, or it may remain for years, causing compensation and excessive wear and tear but giving no outward symptoms. Eventually the subluxation irritates nerves that carry information to other parts of the body and central nervous system, causing muscles to tighten which further restricts movement of spinal joints, more nerve irritation leading to muscle spasm and a self…… cycle of pain and inflammation.

A chiropractic adjustments restores motion to the spinal joints and reactivation of nerve receptors in the spinal joints nevertheless chiropractic is not a cure for back or neck pain, if your lifestyle is stressful on the spine subluxations will re occur. Managing the stress on the spine and nerves is vital.  A healthy diet, ergonomic advice and regular exercise will reduce the reoccurence of spinal subluxations and pain often associated with them.

Advice for protecting against neck problems and headaches.

Advice for protecting the low back