The sacroiliac joint is found between the the ilium (hip bone) and the sacrum, joining the hips to the spine. Among other roles, the joint is critical in absorbing the impact we experience when we walk, or we lift objects. If these joints become too loose, or too tight, the...
Representing two of the most common problems facing patients who visit My Chiro, shoulder and elbow pain are musculoskeletal conditions, something that affects almost 30% of Australians. What is elbow and shoulder pain? Often, joint pain is caused by overuse or overextension. The pain is especially common in those who...
Athletes are susceptible to foot and ankle pain because of the physical nature of their sports. Injuries can put a significant damper on athletic performance, as well as on quality of life. Chiropractic care is an effective method for reducing or preventing foot and ankle pain in athletes because it...
Table of Content Finding the fundamental source of the problem is the key to correcting your neck pain. You may be experiencing headaches caused by neck misalignment, suffering from dizzy spells or battling ongoing sinus issues. All of which could be attributed to the pain you’re feeling in the neck....
Most people associate chiropractic care with a direct focus on the spine, followed by muscles and joints. Musculoskeletal issues are of course the primary area of experiencedise for a chiropractor, but there are many issues that may not seem related to your spine or nervous system that can be a...
Most people experience growing pains in one form or another during adolescence, but some people struggle with growing pains more than others. Effectively managing growing pains is difficult, but there are methods – such as those used by chiropractors – that may be able to help you and your child...
Whether you personally suffer from sciatica or someone you know struggles with it, finding solutions tailored to your unique concerns can be difficult. Chiropractic care could be a viable option to help ease the symptoms of sciatica and help help help help help improve your day to day life. Read...
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions in the world. Every day it affects thousands of people, leaving long term or chronic joint and muscle pain which sometimes coincides with feelings of tenderness and fatigue. It’s a condition that can get in the way of day to day...
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), also known as Repetitive Stress Disorder, occurs when repetitive motions cause injury to the nerves, tendons and muscles. If you work in an office environment, using a computer, sitting in the same position and lifting heavy objects can all contribute to RSI. The parts of the...
Back pain can be one of the most irritating issues that anyone has to deal with. Stopping you from achieving your full range of mobility, back pain prevents you from going about your day as you would like to and can lead to further health issues in the long term....
