Who can help? Chiropractors – because the high velocity, low amplitude “thrust” or “adjustment” stimulates protective stretch reflexes
Poor neuromuscular control under different conditions, directions and pressures lead to fatigue-zones in muscles and ligaments; which eventually fail with simple, repetitive movements, creating back pain. This is because the stretch receptors become desensitised in prolonged sitting – the body moves into injury-prone zones without the usual “stretch warning” that has our body tighten muscles…
DetailsChiropractic adjustments assist with local pain relief from the joints in the lumbar spine moving and sending pain relieving nerve messages to the brain. The improved mobility in the joints, allow increased circulation and blood flow which helps “wash” the pain-producing chemicals away from the injured area. This, together with moving as much as possible…
DetailsMove it or lose it! Our bodies must have regular static stresses pushing through our bones and muscles to keep working. At least walking and standing as much of the day as possible will be a good start, but improvement in muscle power and bone health needs high intensity training. Try high intensity training for…
DetailsObese people put three times their body weight through joints when walking and six times their body weight through their back and legs when using the stairs. This is the biggest cause of hip and knee replacements. Body cells are affected by inflammation – producing chemicals which aggravate swelling and slow the healing of muscles…
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