Chiropractic care does impact Pelvic Floor Control
We are excited to share the latest breakthrough research results published by The Spinal Research Foundation. The results suggest women to consider receiving chiropractic care because it does impact pelvic floor control. The research data shows that pregnant women who received chiropractic care had a better ability to relax pelvic floor muscles at rest, which… Read the rest of the article
Bone density: what do we need to know about Osteoporosis?
Gwyneth Paltrow – a famous American actress – was diagnosed with osteopenia, which is the precursor to osteoporosis at the age of 37. She was given the diagnosis after a bone scan was taken after she had suffered a leg fracture, revealing low bone density. Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterised by compromised bone strength… Read the rest of the article
Stretching is beneficial for EVERYONE
People might think that stretching exercises are only for athletes, yet never had a thought that it could be beneficial for everyone including kids, office-workers or even housewives. Stretching is also a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle, muscle group or tendon is intentionally loosened or stretched to impose muscle elasticity… Read the rest of the article
Are you having foot pain on the first step in the morning? Maybe you are suffering from Plantar Fasciitis
Related Pages:Chiropractic Foot Adjustment Gerry Nastasia. Reasons for fixated feet What the procedure looks like for treating such a condition A question that pops up a lot is "what else do Chiropractors treat apart…Want to start running? Start slowly. We’ve all done it before… deciding that we had enough of lazing around an endless amount… Read the rest of the article
Advanced Technology that Assists Chiropractors in Delivering Chiropractic Adjustments.
This instrument delivers a gentle and precise chiropractic adjustment to the joints of the spine and extremities. Watch this two part video, one of our chiropractors, Gerry Nastasia explains and demonstrates the latest technology in delivering chiropractic adjustments. Call us at 04-3481166 to book now or visit at www.chiropracticdubai.com to learn more. Part two – Demonstration of… Read the rest of the article
BUMP ON YOUR ELBOW?
A 57 year old male patient came to our clinic with a chief complaint of localized aching pain on right elbow in a scale of 5/10 and had been experiencing for the last four weeks. Symptoms are worse upon elbow flexion and direct pressure. There was no reported trauma that might have been the cause.… Read the rest of the article
Pay attention to your sprained ankle
Ankle sprain is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle is torn or partially torn, usually through turning the foot under and causing excessive stress on the ligaments of the ankle. This can be caused by excessive external rotation, inversion or rarely eversion of the foot. When the… Read the rest of the article
Champions of Chiropractic
Chiropractic care is becoming more common among athletes and has helped many professionals to prevent injuries, enhance performance and alleviate pain. Zach Johnson won the 2015 British Open with the help from Chiropractic care. His father, Dr. Johnson who graduated from Palmer College Of Chiropractic, says; “Zach has been receiving chiropractic care his entire life and… Read the rest of the article
Chiropractic care for babies
During first months of a baby´s life it is very important to be aware of his or her physical development. The development of the spinal curves is taking place during the first 2 years of our life and it is important for the baby to be offered the optimal positioning to facilitate normal development. When the baby learns… Read the rest of the article
iPad & Smartphones have become the new babysitter
Many years ago it was a luxury to own a mobile but today it has become a necessity and it is normal for kids to use electronics such as smartphones and tablets weeks after they are born. Babies use the smartphones mainly to play games; some of these games are made such that they develop… Read the rest of the article
Parkinson’s disease linked to gut bacteria
Doctors have been trying to find the cause of Parkinson’s for many years and it is still a mystery. When the legendary boxer Muhammed Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson´s disease, it was the general belief that boxing and countless hits to the head had caused him to develop Parkinson´s disease. However, last year his personal… Read the rest of the article
See how you can prevent headaches and migraines safely.
Headaches and Migraines are very common problems and they have a huge impact on a lot of people’s lives. There are many things that can cause headaches and migraines such as stress, posture, tension and even your diet can have an impact. There are more than 200 different kinds of headaches and 90 % of… Read the rest of the article
This simple activity can actually increase the size of your brain
Walking very rarely receives a title on the cover of the fitness and health magazines we often read. We tend to forget how important walking is. We have read about the ‘feel-good” hormones, stress relieving abilities, and increased levels of oxygen as advantages of walking and staying active, but a recent study illustrates an actual increase… Read the rest of the article
Why your baby needs to go through ALL the phases of development
THIS IS AN ARTICLE FEATURED BY http://blog.pathwaystofamilywellness.org By Dr. Genevieve & J-P Mercier For parents, every milestone reached by their children is a good reason to celebrate. A few of those stand out; the first roll-over, the first steps and eventually, the first word pronounced. All of them represent stepping stones on their way to… Read the rest of the article
How to avoid back and neck pain during exams
It’s that time of year again. Not only are writing exams stressful on you emotionally, but also sitting for hours on one is not really what our bodies were destined for, and it takes its toll on our back and neck. As a very distracted student, I used to study at the university library. Not… Read the rest of the article
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) that results in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Each person’s spinal cord size and canal size is different, and so the risk factors also vary. Onset of spinal stenosis is often gradual and worse with movement. Pressure on the lower part… Read the rest of the article
Can you actually adjust your own joints?
As with most things in life, there are people who believe that chiropractic adjustments could be a DIY project too. Patients who self manipulate are probably some of the most difficult patients to treat. “Self cracking may be treated with chiropractic manipulation”-says Dr Pamela Leader, MD and DC at EEMC Dubai. Twisting and contorting your… Read the rest of the article
Trigger point therapy for sinus
The most common symptom of sinusitis, and often the most unpleasant, is pain. You have several different sinuses above and below your eyes, and behind your nose. Any of these can hurt when you have a sinus infection. If you thought your sinuses are in your nose, think again. They are actually air-filled spaces in… Read the rest of the article
Does Paracetamol work at all?
Paracetamol is very often the easiest and first medication we reach for when suffering from lower back pain. This might seem like a quick fix…but is it a fix at all? A large randomized trial published in The Lancet finds performs no better than a placebo. SHOCKING RIGHT? 1,652 randomly selected participants were included… Read the rest of the article
My Chiropractor Wants to See My Feet. …(Wait — What?)
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN AND ADAPTED FROM FOOT LEVELERS You’ve finally made an appointment to see your Chiropractor. Perhaps it’s low back pain that brings you in, or bouts of throbbing headaches and you’re tired of popping pills. Or maybe you’re a runner who’s training for a big event and you’re hoping your Doctor… Read the rest of the article
Foam Rolling-Tips from a chiropractor
Foam Rolling for sore and tight muscles The latest hot topic in the fitness industry seems to be the benefits of foam rolling. Many individuals involved in sport, exercise, and/or fitness are using self-myofascial release (SMR) using a foam roller, which restores muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia, and soft-tissue extensibility. Tight muscles restrict motion of the… Read the rest of the article
Avoid surgery for sciatica with chiropractic
Sciatica is a problem in many people, both young and old. The pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness that comes with sciatica become constant frustration and a source of reduced quality of life. Many people complain of lower back pain and pins and needles sensations in their legs, but are unaware that they are suffering from sciatic nerve pain. The… Read the rest of the article
Why babies shouldn’t sleep on their tummies
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that healthy infants be placed on their backs for sleep, as this is the safest position for an infant to sleep. Apart from the risk of (SIDS) Sudden Infant death Syndrome, the baby’s spine may be affected by sleeping on their tummy. SIDS is defined as a condition where a… Read the rest of the article
Leg pain-Symptom of back pain?
Low back pain still forms part of the top two reasons why people visit chiropractors. And it’s responsible for up to 40% of missed workdays. For the majority out there, back pain is not a “disease”, and for most of us it’ll get better by itself…right? Here’s the lowdown, 30% of you will have re-occurrence… Read the rest of the article
The role of Chiropractic in managing the often overlooked problem of Pelvic Dysfunction?
The Chiropractic profession is the third largest medical profession in the U.S.A. after medicine and dentistry, with over 3 million visits per year being recorded recently. Here in the U.A.E. we are about 30 chiropractors in total, serving mainly Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Chiropractic is best known for its treatment of back pain, although this… Read the rest of the article
What is Spinal Compression?
Anything from aging to injury could be a possible cause for the spinal column being compressed. It’s a condition where the spine suffers from constant pressure; the force of the compression on the spinal cord stops the nerves from functioning normally. Essentially, it disrupts your brain from communicating with other areas of your body. So,… Read the rest of the article
How is brain freeze and migraine related?
What is brain-freeze? When something cold touches the roof of your mouth (your palate), the sudden temperature change of the tissue stimulates nerves to cause rapid enlargement (the anterior cerebral artery) and swelling of blood vessels. This is an attempt to direct blood to the area and warm it back up. As the cerebral artery… Read the rest of the article
Magnesium for Migraines
The ideal medication for migraines would be without side effects, would have zero long-term consequences, and would be safe during pregnancy too. Of course nothing of this kind exists. But Magnesium comes very close. Migraines occur when electrical activity in the brain increases, causing a rush in the production of serotonin – a chemical in… Read the rest of the article
Sinus headaches and Allergies
Sandstorms come with the transition from winter to summer in the Gulf. It poses health hazards such as sinus allergies and respiratory infections as the dust consists of tiny solid particles floating in the air, which can get past the lungs’ natural defenses and harm sensitive lung tissue. Noticed how everyone around you is getting… Read the rest of the article
What exactly happens to your body when you are suffering from degenerative disc disease?
Aging is the most common cause of disc degeneration. As the body ages, the discs in the spine lose their ability to act as shock absorbers between the vertebral bodies. The bones and ligaments that make up the spine also become less flexible and thicken. Unlike muscles, there is minimal blood supply to the discs,… Read the rest of the article
Previous articles
- Rotator Cuff Injury (RCI)
- “Text Neck” – Yes you should be concerned
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- When to consult a Chiropractor about back pain during running
- Chiropractic and men’s health: Why men wait it out, and why they shouldn’t.
- Flip-Flops-Health Concerns
- Why we recommend foot orthotics?
- Hands-on treatment for Tension headaches
- At what age should bedwetting become a concern?
- Speed up your recovery after surgery with Chiropractic Care and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation!
- Want to start running? Start slowly.
- Are you worried about abdominal muscles and back pain after pregnancy?
- Babies need tummy time
- Back Pain: A real pain in the classroom for teachers
- Sunlight Vitamin: How to get a sufficient amount of Vitamin D, without suffering skin damage.
- Do headaches run in the family?
- Forward Head Posture
- Migraine awareness week: 7-14th of September
- How is smoking contributing to osteoporosis and boneloss?
- So why Chiropractic for Headaches, when your pain tablets are at arm’s length?
- How to sit
- Weight training could avoid Osteoporosis and promote bone density
- Posture =Good Health=Attractiveness Factor
- Neck Adjustments- An effective treatment method for improved Joint Position Sense
- The role of Chiropractic on the often-overlooked problem of Pelvic Dysfunction?
- What’s the link between leg and back pain
- Cox Flexion Distraction: a proven treatment for treating back pain & sciatica
- Blood tests reveal the effect chiropractic has on the human nervous system
- Fighting back pain-Tips on preventing your back pain from coming back
- So your kid guzzles down a few sports/energy drinks…What are the consequences of this
- Does being overwright make back pain worse
- Putting the clamps on back surgery
- What’s the difference between Chiropractic, Physiotherapy and Osteopathic Therapy
- Bed rest is good for back pain-Fact or Myth?
- New Research suggests that Infantile colic may be the result of migraine in infants
- Arthritis-Knee Injuries
- 4 Tips on how to keep hydrated this summer…apart from drinking water of course
- Dangerous Headaches
- How do soccer players get a kick out of Chiropractic?
- How much sleep do we really need, and what happens if we don’t sleep enough
- Sports injuries and how Chiropractic care can help
- Why sitting down all day harms your health.
- Why do we say fat is not the culprit
- How to check if you have good posture
- Temporo Mandibular Joint Problems and Chiropractic
- Just how important is good posture?
- 10 Tips To Beat Headache
- Can Chiropractic Help With Your Period Pain?
- The massive influence sleep has on your health
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Hot or Cold treatment for injuries- Which one is really the best.
- Kineseo Taping…Never fails to amaze
- The best sleep posture for you
- Pamela Leader treating premature baby Willow
- Why use a Chiropractor for frozen shoulder…THIS IS WHY
- Chiropractic for Premature Baby Girl
- Osteoporosis…a big health concern for younger people
- Chiropractic for kids suffering from Migraines, ADHD, and Tourettes
- Travelling tips-Some small adjustments could really go a long way
- Getting your swing back (on all levels)
- Epidural Corticosteroid Injection: Drug Safety Communication – Risk of Rare But Serious Neurologic Problems
- Infantile Colic
- How to weight-lift, while keeping your spine healthy?
- Might your kid be carrying too much weight on their shoulders?
- Jaw Pain – Cracking when opening the jaw and headaches?
- A spine is a spine – Big or small
- Vitamin D(ivine)
- Speed up your recovery after surgery with Chiropractic Care and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation!
- Pilates for Back Pain
- The work better office workout
- Research shows that 85% of pregnant women can benefit from Chiropractic Treatment
- JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) recommends Chiropractic treatment before any invasive measures such as surgery are considered.
- You might not need Arthroscopic Surgery- There are alternatives
- Chiropractic Dubai Neck Rehabilitation Exercises – Stage 3 Strengthening Neck and Back Muscles
- Chiropractic Dubai Neck Rehabilitation Exercises – Stage 2 Part 1 and 2
- Neck rehabilitation Exercises: Stage 1
- Shoulder pain and “your side of the bed”
- Hard work is a two way street. What should a patient do after treatment
- Exercise and back pain
- Safely swaddled…We don’t think so. 6 Tips on swaddling
- Are you Pregnant or trying to conceive? Chiropractic Dubai can help you
- What happens after Chiropractic?
- 13 Tips on how to buy a mattress…Now you don’t have to sleep on it any longer
- 8 Tips For an 8 hour day at the office to avoid back pain.
- How a fun day out became a pain in the neck!!! A patients story!
- What could Chiropractic Dubai do for you?
- Usain Bolt…A shocking discovery.
- Say goodnight to neck pain
- Cox Flexion Distraction: a proven treatment for treating back pain & sciatica
- The truth about slipped disks
- Getting to the back of it… 4 back pain questions answered
- Footloose…or literally foot loose… A chiropractic perspective
- How could chiropractic eliminate the hurdles which are keeping you from achieving your running goals?
- i-Posture: Could this be real?
- Recover from injury and still stay active with Kinesio Tape
- It’s not necessarily stress that kills us, but rather our reaction to it…What’s yours?
- 25: The percentage of the body’s bones that are in the feet – So taking care of them is a big deal.
- STOP REACHING FOR INEFFECTIVE HEADACHE TREATMENTS
- The burden of the bra…But does it have to be???
- Some green and bean for Arthritis???
- Putting the clamps on surgery
- Why is good posture beautiful
- The difference between chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage therapy
- Allergies, Sinus congestion and headaches – the link!
- Migraines… getting on your nerve?
- THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING (RESEARCH)