Spinal Decompression Traction For Pinched Nerves
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Spinal Decompression Traction for Pinched Nerves
A safe, non-surgical treatment to effectively treat low back pain, neck pain and nerve compression.
Have you ever found yourself thinking that your entire spine just needs a good stretch? If so, spi…
Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back.
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Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back.
There is nothing quite as debilitating as a pinched nerve in the lower back. It can cause extreme pain, affect your basic movements and make the simplest of activities a nightmare. Fortunately there is a lot we can…
Correction Potential X-Rays
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DO YOU NEED CORRECTION POTENTIAL X-RAYS?
Correction Potential X-Rays are an extremely valuable tool in assessing the efficacy of a specific corrective treatment intervention. If you are spending your valuable time performing a specific corrective …
Best Sleeping Position
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Choosing Your Best Sleeping Position
I can’t tell you how many of our patients have woken up with back or neck aches all because they have not chosen the best sleeping position.
This post is going to explain how you can choose the best sleeping po…
Pinched Nerve in the Neck
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Have you been told that you have a pinched nerve in the neck? Are you not sure what to do about it? Well carry on reading.
This post will give you a better idea of what a pinched nerve in the neck is, how it affects you and what you can do to fix …
Chronic Pain: What to do when your pain just won’t go away
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Have you ever had chronic pain? Pain that just won’t go away. You thought you had treated it successfully only for it to return?
We actually see this quite a lot in practice. While there are a number of causes for chronic pain, it could be because…
Common Causes of Back Pain
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It seems that nowadays just about everyone suffers with back pain, but did you know that there are many common causes of back pain that are quite easily preventable?
At Align Corrective Chiropractic we help people with back pain every single day.
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My 3 Best Sleeping Tips
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Many of our patients report having problems with their sleeping, so in this post I will share my 3 Best Sleeping Tips from a Chiropractor’s perspective.
There are a lot of tips out there on getting a good night’s sleep, which can all be beneficial…
Choosing the Best Bed for You
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Choosing the Best Bed for You
There comes a point in everyone’s life when you have no other choice but to buy a new bed. Ideally you want to choose the best bed for you. This process is not always an easy one. With so many different brands on the …
Lower back pain treatment
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Lower Back Pain Treatment
Lower back pain treatment is one of the most common reasons why someone might choose to see a Chiropractor. At Align Corrective Chiropractic we help people with lower back pain treatment every single day. It is estimated …
When to see a Chiropractor for Neck Pain
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When to See a Chiropractor for Neck Pain
A question that comes up quite frequently at our practice is, “Should I see a Chiropractor for neck pain?”. In general, pain is a sign that something is not quite right. We tend to mask it temporarily with …
My First Chiropractic Consultation
My First Chiropractic Consultation
The other day I was thinking back to my first Chiropractic consultation and adjustment. This instantly made me giggle a bit – to think of the sheer terror with which I entered Dr Palmer’s office.
I Was Terrified
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Chiropractic Adjustments, how will you respond?
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What to Expect After Your Chiropractic Adjustments?
Many of our patients are quite surprised by how gentle their first Chiropractic adjustments are; the bigger surprise comes when they experience just how effective the adjustments can be. It’s in…
How to Treat Migraines Naturally
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How to Treat Migraines Naturally
I believe the first step to treat migraines naturally is to discover whether you have any migraine triggers. If you have ever had a migraine, you will know that they can be completely disruptive. They can steal the…
New Year, New You
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New Year, New You
We’ve just been through that time of year again, our favourite time of the year. Christmas time.
For many of us, it’s that time where we finally take a much needed break. It’s hot, we are on holiday, and it’s so easy to over indu…
“Best Chiropractor in Durban”
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“The Best Chiropractor in Durban?”
“I am looking for the best Chiropractor in Durban.”
This was the response I received when asking a recent new patient what brought him to Align Corrective Chiropractic. A number of questions entered my mind and I…
Can Corrective Chiropractic Care Improve Your Health?
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Can Corrective Chiropractic Care Improve Your Health?
Most people know to visit a Chiropractor for back pain and neck pain treatment, but did you know that Corrective Chiropractic Care may improve your health?
“What!”
“How does Corrective Chiropra…
Welcome Align Chiropractics New Front Desk Manager
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Welcome Align Chiropractics New Front Desk Manager
Our regular patients may have noticed some changes at Align over the last couple of months. The most obvious change, Leigh’s belly! As we approached the end stages of the pregnancy, Leigh began ha…
Do I Need A Chiropractic Adjustment?
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Do I need a Chiropractic Adjustment?
Have you ever wondered what happens during a Chiropractic adjustment? Maybe you have seen or heard stories online and are apprehensive to get adjusted yourself. “Will it hurt?”, “Is it safe?” “Are you sure you …
Short Leg? – How Your Durban Chiropractor Can Help
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Do you have a short leg?
Have you ever had a Chiropractor tell you that you have a short leg (leg length inequality)? Maybe this came as a complete shock, or maybe you already knew that something wasn’t quite right. Either way, if this is you, the…
First Chiropractic Adjustment: 7 Tips to make the most of it
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7 Tips to Make the Most of Your First Chiropractic Adjustment.
So you have just had your first Chiropractic adjustment, you are feeling great and you want to stay that way. Here are seven tips to help you make the most of your first Chiropractic …
6 Tips For a Great First Chiropractic Visit
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6 Tips For a Great First Chiropractic Visit
So you have booked your first Chiropractic visit and now you want to show up as prepared as possible. Firstly, well done for taking this step, I am a firm believer that Chiropractic has the potential to …
Why We Take Spinal X-Rays
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Why We Take Spinal X-Rays
So you have just had your first consult at Align Corrective Chiropractic and a set of Spinal X-rays were taken. You are probably wondering what it all means. Why do we take Spinal X-rays, what are we looking for and how w…
Chiropractic Posture Assessment
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Chiropractic Posture Assessment.
All of our new patients receive a chiropractic posture assessment at Align Corrective Chiropractic. Why? Because we believe that good posture is such a vitally important aspect of good health and vitality that we j…
Chiropractor in Glenashley
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Your new Chiropractor in Glenashley
We are now up and running as your new Chiropractor in Glenashley. Over the last couple of months we have been hard at work getting our new home-based chiropractic clinic, in Glenashley, ready. After many ups and…
Glenashley Chiropractor – The Big Move
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GLENASHLEY CHIROPRACTOR – THE BIG MOVE
After 10 years in practice, we have seen some pretty big changes. Moving countries, setting up our own x-ray service, and re-branding to Align Corrective Chiropractic are just a few of the big ones….
The Corrective Chiropractic technology that sets us apart
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Keeping up to date with the latest technology, research and trends is very important to us. Outlined below are some of the corrective chiropractic technology’s that we use at Align Corrective Chiropractic in Durban.
Corrective Chiropractic T…
Sciatica Relief: My Personal Experience
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My Experience With Sciatica Relief.
People often assume that, because I am a Chiropractor, I must be immune to back pain and spinal problems. The truth is that I lean over people all day, pulling, pressing and generally using my body in a physical…
The Quick Fix | Chiropractic Myths
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After ten years, practicing as a Chiropractor, helping both people who are looking for a quick fix and those looking for a longer-term correction, I have realised one thing. Many people stop their course of treatment too soon. They base their deci…
Is Chiropractic Safe?
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I have lost count of the number of times someone has asked me “Is Chiropractic safe?” Many patients have mentioned that they put off seeing a Chiropractor for years because they were afraid, or nervous about being adjusted. People have told me the…
Lower Back Pain, Sciatica and Headaches: How did we help?
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At Align Corrective Chiropractic, we often have patients who come to see us with multiple symptoms such as lower back pain, neck pain, headaches and sciatica. Our goal is to look at the bigger picture and determine if their structure is causing th…
What is Corrective Chiropractic Care?
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The Different Types of Chiropractic Care.
If you have been to see a few different chiropractors over the years, then you may have noticed that not all chiropractors are the same. Many chiropractors will focus on the areas that they enjoy, or the k…
How does Chiropractic Care help with Migraines?
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If you have suffered with migraine headaches, you will know just how debilitating they can be. People are willing to do almost anything to find relief when migraines strike, yet so many people are unaware of just how much your chiropractor can hel…
What To Expect As A New Patient
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First Point of Contact at Your New Patient Visit
You may have been suffering from neck pain or even back pain for a while, before considering going to a Durban Chiropractor. Now that you’ve booked your first appointment you’re probably wondering w…
Why You Should Choose Us As Your Durban Chiropractor
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Choosing your Durban Chiropractor can be a difficult process, to say the least. With so many options out there and recommendations from every family member and colleague; narrowing your list down to one, in particular, can seem like an endless aff…
New X Ray Machine
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Over the last few weeks we have been hard at work preparing the x ray room for our new machine. We are happy to say that it has finally arrived and we should be up and running in the next day or two. Our goal is to provide affordable, quick and ef…
Should you be using inter-segmental traction?
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Good news! We recently started using inter-segmental traction at Align Corrective Chiropractic. We’re really excited, because this form of traction will compliment your adjustments and help keep your spine moving and functioning properly.
What is…
How do you know if your chiropractor is right for you?
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I have had many patients tell me that their experience at my office was not what they expected, or was very different compared to other Chiropractors they had visited. I take this as a compliment.
My approach to patient care was shaped considerab…
Big Changes Coming Soon
| Dr David Palmer | Blog
Our relocation to the Core Medical Centre in October last year was a great move, but it is time for Back to Health Chiropractic to move again.
Luckily this time it is to the office right next door. You will still receive the same great quality Chi…
How important is good posture?
| Dr David Palmer | Blog
By far the biggest problem I see in practice is poor posture. Almost every day I meet people who have bad posture, who aren’t even aware of it, and have no idea how much it is affecting their health.
So why should you be concerned about your post…