One of the most frequently asked questions we get in practice is “What is the crack/popping sound?”. Even if a patient does not ask this, it is always one of the first things we explain as there is a big general misconception that it is ‘bones breaking’ for example. Most people have heard this ‘crack’ sound before whether it is when they have arched back or extending/pulling the knuckles etc. So today we are going to clear up this myth for you.

One of the most useful pieces of information for people to understand is the “triangle of health”. This framework encompasses the physical, chemical and emotional aspects of life, which when in perfect balance with each other, constitutes optimal health and wellness.

Some tips to help make your pregnancy that little bit more comfortable.

Do more:· Stretches of your pelvic muscles.
· Learn how to do pelvic floor deactivation.
· Take a quality prenatal supplement
· Drink plenty of water to stay well hydrated

The body has millions of neurotransmitters that relay information to and from your brain constantly. When we exercise, all movements start with our core - which is our spine. Our brain tracks joint movement via mechanoreceptors. Mechanoreceptors sense joint motion and location (think of this as a little GPS in each of our joints). This brain-body communication through mechanoreceptors acts like wind to a windmill and stimulates brain activity through healthy joint movement.

Just like our body we need to keep our brain mentally strong and healthy. I like to think of this as brain hygiene. The brain can only function optimally if you are using it frequently. This is commonly referred to as the ‘use it or lose it’ principle of neuroplasticity. Just like our muscles, bones and endurance levels, our brain will deteriorate over time if there is disuse.

Chiropractic adjustments for kids help to maintain balance throughout the structure of their bodies which can help with their overall coordination and balance by keeping their neuro pathways firing adequately.

Primitive reflexes come from our brain stem which are responsible to help keep us alive during the first year of life. The movements of these reflexes help to drive the development of the limbic part of our brain (our emotional brain or emotion centre) which helps to regulate all the emotions that are going on and at the same time regulating our autonomic nervous system.

There has been lots of talk about the importance of microbreaks and posture while using technology particularly during the COVID period of working from home. Ask yourself the following two questions:

Growing up in South Africa in a small country town you either played Rugby Union or you played Rugby Union. It was wonderful, I loved every minute of it…