Preventing Vertebral Subluxations

Preventing Vertebral Subluxations

A vertebral subluxation refers to spinal vertebrae that are not moving properly, which interferes with the communication between the spine and the brain. As a result, the brain is not accurately sensing what is going on in your spine and body. A chiropractic...
“What is that Popping Sound?”

“What is that Popping Sound?”

One of the most common questions I am asked by patients is: “What is that popping sound when you adjust me?” The actual pop is called a cavitation. Let me explain the mechanism. The joints of the spine are called synovial joints and they produce a fluid...
Safety and Chiropractic

Safety and Chiropractic

Over the years there has been some alarmist information in the media about the risks associated with chiropractic care, particularly claims of chiropractic adjustments causing strokes. Regarding this latter claim, some researchers have proposed that the vertebral...
Your Personal Health History – Part 3

Your Personal Health History – Part 3

How chiropractic care can help you to maximise your health potential There are three major areas of your personal health history that directly affect your health potential, as well as your ability to obtain the maximum benefit from chiropractic care. In the last two...
Your Personal Health History – Part 2

Your Personal Health History – Part 2

How chiropractic care can help you to maximise your health potential There are three major areas of your personal health history that directly affect your health potential and, in turn, how you respond to chiropractic. Last month I discussed previous surgery. In this...