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Toddlers and children – Feet or legs that turn in.
Feet or legs that turn out or in are a common concerns parents have and a common presentation to a children’s chiropractic practice. In-toeing is a presentation where a child feet or legs appear to turn inwards when they stand or walk. There are many cases where this presentation is normal for age, however assessment […]
The Principle of Time
In Chiropractic Philosophy we consider important principles and concepts in relation to health and wellbeing. In this blog we consider a concept which is important to understand in health and life in general – the principle of time. In Chiropractic we have a principle that states – “there is no process that does not require […]
Fit balls and Pregnancy!
Your fit ball could be your new best friend during pregnancy. I would advise all pregnant woman to get one from the start of their pregnancy as they can be a great tool for getting your pelvis moving and supporting you while sitting or in labour Pregnancy Fit balls can be used throughout your pregnancy […]
What’s causing my baby to be unsettled?
It’s quite common for parents to experience difficulties with a baby that is unsettled. This unsettled behaviour can vary from mild issues at certain times of the day, to a baby that cries constantly throughout the whole day and night. Whilst not all these problems have long term consequences, there is much research to suggest […]
Spinal discs, back pain, disc herniation, and disc bulges.
The Intervertebral disc (IVD) and it’s function is important in Chiropractic, and is relevance to many cases of back pain, and conditions such as disc herniation. The disc lies between the vertebral bodies – the bones of the spinal columns. There are 5 lumbar bones, 12 thoracic, and 7 cervical vertebra, with disc underneath each […]
What does Plagiocephaly look like?
What is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a condition where the shape of the head is affected. The word plagiocephaly derives from the Greek language, literally plagio means oblique, and cephaly means head. There are two main types of plagiocephaly – positional/deformative (the common issues caused by head preference to one side), and synostotic plagiocephaly (caused by […]