Author: Dr David Palmer

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.

We are strong believers that preventing back problems from developing in the first place, is a far better approach than treating the symptoms of a back problem. This post will outline a few, very common causes of back pain and what you can do to minimise them.

1. Sitting Too Much Is One Of The Most Common Causes Of Back Pain

Most people sit way too much. For a lot of people, a typical day looks something like this: They get out of bed and sit for breakfast, they sit on their commute to work, and then they sit at their desk the whole day. After a long day of sitting, they come home to sit on the couch. Prolonged sitting results in a lack of movement, placing an enormous amount of extra strain on the spine, which can cause back pain.

TIP – Be conscious of the amount of time that you spend sitting and take measures to minimise it. I recommend that you should try avoid sitting for longer than 20 minutes at a time. Set a timer at your desk/couch, and make sure you stand up and move every 20 min. Stand whilst you eat breakfast. Learn a few basic stretches that you can do at your desk.
You want to interrupt your time spent sitting by changing your posture and including movement.

2. Sitting Position

It’s no secret, sitting slouched or hunched over your desk/computer/book/food/phone is going to strain your spine. It’s far better to sit in an upright, relaxed posture. I have had a few patients recently notice that their neck hurt after some reading in bed. Turns out they were half lying, half sitting on multiple pillows, pushing their head forward for hours at a time. No wonder their necks were hurting!

TIP – This may mean changing the height of your monitor, using a support for your lower back or sitting in a more appropriate chair whilst reading.
You want to be more aware of the postures that you are in.

3. Sleeping Position

Many people wake up feeling stiff and sore. Sometimes it’s because of an existing spinal problem or an inappropriate bed or pillow, but for many people, it’s down to their sleeping position.

TIP – If sleeping on your side, make sure your pillow is the correct height to keep your neck in a supported position, and place a small cushion between your knees.
You want to keep your spine as neutral as possible whilst sleeping.

4. Lifting

I can’t tell you how many people hurt their backs gardening. Often due to crouched postures, strenuous activity and incorrect lifting.  Moving that awkward, heavy pot to the other side of the garden is just not worth hurting your back.

TIP – If you have to lift something heavy, squat down and lift by straightening your legs, make sure you keep your back straight and don’t twist whilst lifting.
You want to be aware of your posture and your weight limits whilst you lift.

What should you do if you have back pain?

Even though these above factors are common causes of back pain, they are often just the final straw that triggers off or aggravates a more serious underlying spinal condition. There are many other causes of back pain that shouldn’t be ignored.

If you are battling with any spinal problem, such as headaches, neck pain, lower back pain or nerve compression you should have them appropriately assessed. Many of our patients’ spinal problems are due to poor posture or structural misalignment. Having these issues properly assessed and addressed is exactly what we do at Align Corrective Chiropractic. This could improve your symptoms and have a dramatic impact on your quality of life.

If you want a healthier spine, give us a call on 031 5629180 or email us on reception@alignchiropractic.co.za to find out more. Click here if you would like to book a new patient consult.

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, but I find that the following sleeping tips are often overlooked.

1. Determining Why You are Not Sleeping Well.

Ok, so this sounds fairly obvious, but you would be surprised how many people know they don’t sleep well, but haven’t actually given any thought as to why they aren’t sleeping. So, the first step in getting a better night’s sleep is determining what’s keeping you from sleeping.

Is it because you are stressed, are there noises/lights/external events that are keeping you awake?

For a lot of our new patients it’s because they have pain. Pain that prevents them from falling asleep or wakes them up from sleep. These are the kind of patients whose sleep patterns usually improve dramatically after starting Chiropractic Care. Once we have assessed them and determined what’s causing their pain, we can put them on a plan to fix it. Once their pain subsides, they often notice their sleep improves.

A lot of our patients also notice that their sleep patterns improve after a Chiropractic adjustment, due to the relaxing effect that an adjustment can have.

2. Choosing a Good Mattress.

Again, this might seem obvious, but people often overlook their mattress. A good mattress is essential in getting a good night’s sleep. It is possible that a mattress that is too soft, of low quality or does not offer enough support, will impact your sleeping patterns.

If your mattress is showing signs of wear or tear, or visibly sags, then it is probably time to invest in a new one. If you want to find out more about choosing the best bed for you then please click here and read our previous blog post. We can help you choose a bed that is ideal for you.

3. Choosing a Good Sleeping Position.

It’s easiest to fall asleep when your spine is in a neutral, well supported position. The positions that some people get into when they are trying to fall asleep is incredible. As a Chiropractor I always discourage sleeping on your stomach. This position places your neck in a twisted position, which can cause discomfort and affect your sleeping.

The best position to sleep in is either on your side or on your back, whichever you feel more comfortable and supported in.

A tip I often recommend is to have your partner look at the position you usually sleep in and determine if your spine looks neutral or twisted. If it looks twisted, then this can be improved, and usually quite simply. I will delve into this in more detail in an upcoming blog post.

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do if you want to heal well, have lots of energy and stay healthy. It is essential to maintaining a good quality of life.

Try these simple sleeping tips above if you are battling with getting a good night’s sleep. If you are battling with pain, need a new bed, or just need some advice on sleeping positions, then give us a call on 031 562 9180 or email us on reception@alignchiropractic.co.za

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 market, all making marvelous claims, how do you know which is the best bed for you? Here are 5 things to think about when choosing your new bed.

 1. Knowing When to Replace Your Bed is Important

The first step that many people take, after waking up with aches or pains, is to blame their bed and look for a replacement. They spend their money on a new bed, only to find that they still wake up with the same aches and pains. These issues could be due to an underlying spinal condition, injury, or even quite simply due to the position they are sleeping in. If you are waking up with pains, you should have those assessed first before rushing off and buying a new bed. After a few visits with the Chiropractor, you may just find that your pains subside.

It is important to note, if your bed is over 7 years old, visibly sags in places or shows signs of wear and tear, then it probably is a good idea to look for a new one.

A great test to determine whether your bed is the problem… 

Go away for the weekend and spend a few nights sleeping on a different bed. If you wake up without the aches or pains, then it’s a good sign that your bed is part of the problem.

 2. Not All Beds are Created Equal

Now that you know your bed is the problem, it’s time to choose a new one. In a very general sense, beds are priced based on the quality of materials that they are constructed from. If you are considering a cheap bed, there’s a very good chance that it has been produced from cheap, low quality materials. This is not going to give you the same comfort, support and longevity as a higher quality bed.

Many brands will have a bottom of the range and a top of the range, so buying a specific brand does not necessarily mean that you are buying a good bed. People often say, “But I bought a (insert Brand Name here), it must be a good bed!”. It’s very difficult to judge the quality of a bed based on name alone, and not knowing what’s on the inside. In general, great beds are made with high quality materials, and as a result, come at a premium. As you spend on average a third of your life in bed, it makes sense to get the best quality bed that you can afford.

 3. Which Type of Bed Do I Get?

A young, 130kg man with a back problem is going to require something vastly different to an elderly, slim woman with arthritis. What is best for you? Should you get a foam mattress? What about a spring and foam combination mattress? Have you even considered a water or an air mattress?

In general, I find most people do best with a combination spring and foam mattress. These types of beds tend to offer good support, comfort and longevity.

  4. Avoid Marketing Gimmicks

The bed industry is full of marketing gimmicks. Beds delivered in a box, “one-size fits all”, and “made from bamboo” are some of the common “features” doing the rounds. Manufacturers will often make comments like, their bed has the “perfect posture layer” or a special “back pain zone”. These are often just marketing terms that don’t actually mean anything. The most important factor when choosing a bed is the quality of the materials it is produced from.

  5. Testing Your Bed

The standard approach, when trying out new beds, is to walk into a bed showroom, lie on a few different beds for a few minutes each and then choose the one that feels the best. Research shows that *“the customary showroom ‘test drive’ in fact often leads consumers to suboptimal mattress selection”.

By following the above approach, you are actually less likely to choose the best bed for you. Your other option, is to take the salesman’s advice. It doesn’t take much knowledge of the human body or sleep science, to become a bed salesman. Unfortunately recommendations are often based on commission and clearing old stock. The truth is, there may be a bed in the show room that is perfect for you, the difficulty lies in correctly choosing that bed.

So How Do You Choose the Best Bed for You?

In reality, the best way to determine which is the best bed for you, is to undergo a variety of sleep tests whilst sleeping on a variety of different beds. Unfortunately, this is not feasible.

We recommend speaking to someone who understands the bed industry, your body and your unique needs to determine which is the best bed for you.

At Align Corrective Chiropractic we understand that choosing a new bed is not easy but is an important decision that you want to get right. We have developed relationships with leading bed manufacturers to make custom beds for our patients, based on their needs. If you require any help when choosing the best bed for you, please give us a call on 031 562 9180 or email info@alignchiropractic.co.za

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 that over 80% of the population will have lower back pain at some point in their life. What causes it? Why is it so common? And what can you do about it, are some of the questions I aim to answer in this post.

If you are battling with lower back pain, you are not alone. Even though it is very common, lower back pain can be debilitating and can have a massive impact on your quality of life. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be.  There is actually quite a lot we can do to help if you have lower back pain.

Who Needs Lower Back Pain Treatment?

Our patients with lower back pain often report having had it for many years. I am often shocked by how long someone has lived with a problem, before deciding to do something about it. The mistake that many people make is that they ignore or cover up the pain and hope that it will go away. The problem with this approach is the longer you leave the underlying problem unresolved, the worse it tends to get. So the pain keeps coming back, it starts happening more frequently, it gets more intense and takes longer to resolve, until eventually it starts impacting even the most basic daily activities.  This is usually when people finally realise that there is a problem and start taking action.

Why wait until it gets this bad? If you are having lower back pains, it is always better to address the problem early on. So my advice is, don’t delay having your lower back pain assessed.

A Very Common, But Overlooked Cause For Lower Back Pain

There are so many contributing factors as to why you might have lower back pain. Lack of exercise, trauma, carrying extra weight, stress, the amount of time spent sitting, standing and lifting as well as certain diseases are all very commonly associated with lower back pain. However, one of the most common causes of lower back pain is often overlooked… STRUCTURE. How your spinal and pelvic structures are aligned can often play a significant role in lower back pain. This is specifically what we assess and correct at Align Corrective Chiropractic.

In this example, the patient’s lower back/pelvis X-ray on the left (BEFORE) has a significant misalignment, there is also an anatomical leg length inequality. This creates an imbalance which could cause the muscles to overwork, resulting in weakness and strain. The research shows that this can be a significant cause of chronic low back pain. Now, what do you think will happen if your focus is on treating the symptoms (strained muscles) and not correcting the underlying structural cause of your lower back pain? That’s right, your symptoms will just keep coming back. This is why we place such a big focus on Corrective Care. Following a course of Corrective Care Treatment, you can see the alignment in the X-ray on the right (AFTER) has improved significantly – so did the patient’s pain, flexibility and posture.

If you are looking for lower back pain treatment, give us a call on 031 5629180. We will assess your structure thoroughly and design a specific treatment plan to correct your problems.

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 painkillers and hope it goes away. Most of the time it does, but invariably it comes back and usually a whole lot worse.

In this blog, I will explain why this happens, and how you can put an end to it.

I am a firm believer in taking a proactive approach towards health. If something is hurting, find the reason for it, and fix the problem.

Neck pain is one of the most common conditions I see in practice. Unfortunately, our modern-day habits of sitting at our desks, hunched over laptops and staring down at our phones is taking its toll. New terms such as tech neck and text neck have been coined because of the prevalence of poor posture and neck injuries, related to our overuse of technology.

When Should You See a Chiropractor for Neck Pain?

There are a few types of patients looking for neck pain relief that I see fairly frequently. If you fall into one of these categories, then a Chiropractor would be a great choice for you:

THE OFFICE WORKER – The most common scenario I see in practice are the patients that spend all day hunched at their desks. The typical office worker. Their neck and shoulders start to ache at the beginning of the day and worsen as the day progresses. They often have a hunched forward posture.

THE LONG TERM SUFFERER – This is the person who has battled for years with a neck problem. It tends to come and go. They will have moments where life is great and then something will happen to trigger it and they are in pain again. This might be a stressful period or a longer/busier than normal day at work. No matter what they try, they will get relief for a while but it always comes back.

I DON’T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED – This is the person who goes to bed feeling great and wakes up unable to move. It could be triggered by a new activity, fall or even a sneeze. Something has happened to cause the neck to lock up, become stiff and sore.

The Common Underlying Cause for Neck Pain That is Often Missed.

There is often a common underlying cause for the above scenarios, which is unfortunately often overlooked – Structural Misalignment.

Very simply, in order to function optimally our necks should have a C-shaped curve from the side (Cervical Lordosis) and look straight from the front.  There are many reasons why you may lose this ideal shape, and they all result in more strain on the structures of the neck. This strain leads to weakness, which makes your neck more prone to injury. It can also lead to much more serious consequences long-term, such as degenerative changes.

After looking at thousands of neck X-rays, it is clear that this is a very common problem, but most people do not even know that they have it.

So, you might have a normal day at your desk, or a stressful moment or fall asleep in an awkward position, but because your neck is structurally misaligned, it cannot handle this strain and ends up hurting. We either tend to ignore the pain and hope it goes away, or try a variety of “quick fixes” to reduce the pain. This approach does not fix the underlying cause, so often the same scenario repeats itself over and over again.

At Align Corrective Chiropractic in Durban, we focus on structural correction. We use X-rays along with a number of examinations to determine exactly where your problem is originating from. We then design a program specifically for you to correct it. So to answer the question “When should I see a Chiropractor for neck pain?” Ideally before you have neck pain.

If you are looking for neck pain treatment in Durban, then give us a call on 031 562 9180.

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 interesting to note that not everyone responds in the same way. Each individual comes with a different history and unique circumstances, so responses may vary. In general, there are three ways that you may respond to your first Chiropractic adjustment.

Instant Relief Following  Chiropractic Adjustments:

A lot of our patients will notice an improvement after their first adjustment. This might range from a mild improvement to complete relief. I have had patients report feeling 100% better after their first Chiropractic adjustment. One of my favourite patient memories, when I practiced in the UK, is of an elderly lady who had a 10-year history of severe lower back pain and pain down her leg when walking. She required the assistance of a cane, and tried to avoid walking as much as she could. This pain had a massive impact on her independence and quality of life.  About an hour after her first adjustment we found her outside walking briskly around the car park. She explained that for the first time, in as long as she could remember, she was able to walk without pain and wanted to make the most of it.

No Immediate Change After Chiropractic Adjustments:

I have also seen many patients that required a few adjustments before they began to feel an improvement. Sometimes we are dealing with problems and joint dysfunction that has been building up for many years. There may be degenerative changes, poor posture and all sorts of other complex issues. I have on many, many occasions seen patients who have felt no different for two or three visits and then suddenly, on their next visit, experience massive relief. The takeaway point here is to not give up hope. Some of these people were battling with pain for many years. I always explain to my patients that healing takes time and sometimes you just have to have a bit of patience.

A Little Stiff, Sore or Achy after Chiropractic Adjustments:

This happens more rarely, but it is quite possible to feel a bit stiff, sore or achy after an adjustment, before it feels better. Sometimes even in an area that wasn’t sore before. We are making changes that your body is not used to, and by changing one area of your spine it can have a knock-on effect in other areas. This is similar to the ache you may feel a day or two after starting a new gym program. Thankfully, it’s usually followed by feeling great.

How Will You Respond to your Chiropractic Adjustments?

There really is no way to know how you will respond without giving it a try. It’s important to remember that pain relief is just one of the many positive effects of a Chiropractic adjustment. Many patients also note improvements in posture, energy, sleeping habits and a range of other positive health effects.

The most important point is that true healing and structural correction takes time. Hopefully your Chiropractor has managed to find the cause of your problem, and has developed an appropriate plan to help you fix it.

If you are looking for a Durban Chiropractor based in Glenashley who takes a thorough, structural approach to finding the cause of your pain, then give Align Corrective Chiropractic a call on 031 5629180.

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 joy from life’s best moments.  Avoiding these triggers is often a simple way to reduce the number of headaches that you get.

A migraine trigger is anything that might set off a migraine and they can be different for everyone. Common triggers include certain foods and drinks, but there are also environmental factors that may trigger a migraine. Bright flashing lights, very loud noises, a particularly stressful day may just be what triggers your migraine.

WATCH HERE FOR 5 COMMON MIGRAINE TRIGGERS.

How to Discover Your Migraine Triggers

If your migraines are random or infrequent, then you might have trouble remembering the circumstances that led to it. It may seem like there is no common trigger. What I have found to be very helpful in discovering migraine triggers, is to keep a migraine journal. This will often reveal patterns that might help you discover your migraine triggers. Once you know what triggers your migraine, you can take effective measures to avoid these triggers and reduce your migraines.

WATCH HERE TO DISCOVER HOW TO PINPOINT YOUR TRIGGERS. 

A Cause of Migraines That is Often Missed

Reducing your triggers can make a massive difference to your quality of life, but unfortunately it is not a fix. There is still the underlying problem causing the migraine. I have found for many, many of our patients that the underlying cause is related to misalignment of the structures of the neck.

Necks function best when they have a C-shaped Curve (Cervical Lordosis). Our day to day posture, bad habits and traumas such as whiplash are all very common reasons why we may lose this normal alignment. A loss of this normal alignment places more strain and tension on the structures of the neck. Over time this leads to dysfunction and degeneration.

If your neck is misaligned and causing your migraines, then we are often able to fix the migraines by realigning the neck. There are other reasons and causes for why you might be getting migraines, but I believe having your neck alignment properly assessed is the best place to start when looking to treat migraines naturally.

The above X-ray, on the left, is of a patient with an ideal neck alignment that does not suffer with migraines. The neck X-ray on the right is of a patient who suffered with migraines for years. Notice the difference in shape of the necks, the migraine sufferer has lost the normal C-shaped Curve of the neck.

How to Treat Your Migraines Naturally

With a program of specific Corrective Adjustments, Exercise and Traction we were able to help this patient get her neck curve back. As her curve improved, so did her migraines and her quality of life.

Taking these simple steps of discovering your migraine triggers, avoiding them and having your neck properly assessed, may help you treat your migraines naturally. They may just go away completely.

If you would like to find out if your neck is causing your migraines, then please give us a call on 031 562 9180

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 indulge in all the awesome food and drink. Our good habits and routines have gone out the window. Then the New Year hits, everyone is making their resolutions, and good health becomes a priority again. Decisions to exercise more, to eat better and drink less are common, but who actually thinks about making their spinal health a priority?

Why Should Spinal Health Be a Priority?

Your spine houses your nervous system, it protects it and it allows movement. Your nervous system literally controls everything in your body, your posture, your movements, your health. So, your spine really should be your number one priority if you are looking to improve your health.

Many common health problems including high blood pressure, breathing problems, digestive issues, sinus problems, and problems sleeping have all been linked to spinal misalignment. You may be battling with common chronic issues such as back pain, headaches, poor posture, and disc bulges that just never seem to get better. These are all commonly due to problems with the shape and alignment of your spine.

Most people tend to focus on their symptoms, and then lose sight of the bigger picture. They focus on removing these symptoms but not on fixing the cause of them.

I am quite honestly, frequently shocked and surprised by how many of our patients’ overall health improves so dramatically when they shift their focus onto spinal health and follow a Corrective Care plan.

A Major Cause of Poor Spinal Health.

After a much needed Christmas break, most of us are feeling relaxed and ready to take on the New Year. Then we go back to work, back to our routine, back to stress and for many of us back to sitting all day. One of the major causes of an unhealthy spine is the amount of time we spend at our desks. Health experts now rate sitting as worse for your health than smoking!

Combine the sitting with deadlines, increased stress, travel to and from work, time spent on our phones and it’s only inevitable that our spines will suffer

What Can You Do to Improve Your Spinal Health?

The first thing I recommend is having a thorough spinal health assessment. At Align Corrective Chiropractic, we use digital posture photography and digital spinal X-rays to accurately assess and measure the shape of your spine. We also perform a number of Neurological/Orthopaedic and Chiropractic tests. These help us to determine how well you are functioning.

Should we find any issues that can be improved with Chiropractic, we will put together a specific Corrective Care plan to correct these issues.  You may just be surprised by how your spine is impacting your health. You may be even more surprised by just how good you feel when you shift your focus onto improving your spinal health.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, or if you are looking for a Durban Chiropractor who focuses on health then please give us a call on 031 562 9180 or email reception@alignchiropractic.co.za

“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 immediately felt the pressure rise. What exactly did he mean by “best Chiropractor in Durban” and could our practice live up to this expectation?

In exploring his case further, it became apparent that he had seen Chiropractors for lower back pain previously. He had actually spent the last 20 years consulting with a number of different practitioners, looking for lower back pain relief. Generally he would find it, but he seemed to be stuck in a cycle.

Pain – Relief – Pain.

So what was different this time around?

Well, his circumstances had changed, he had recently retired. This period of his life, that he had been looking forward to for so long, was just not living up to his expectations. His lower back pain had become restrictive, it was preventing the most basic activities from being achieved.

It was stopping him from doing the things that he enjoyed.

In my experience, people tend to put up with all sorts of pains and health problems until they get in the way of their joy. It’s usually at this point that they will find the motivation to do something different.

He had reached that point.

He didn’t just want the “quick fix” he was used to. What he really wanted was to be able to move better, to perform basic activities with ease, and most of all…

To have the good health needed to enjoy his retirement.

Could only the best Chiropractor in Durban help?

He wasn’t really looking for “the best Chiropractor in Durban”, he was just looking for someone who would look at the bigger picture. To take a different approach to what he had been used to all these years.

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone had this approach from the very beginning? To not focus on just removing the symptoms, but to correct the cause of the symptoms.

To focus on health.

That is exactly what we do at Align Corrective Chiropractic. We focus on Spinal Health.

We take a holistic structural approach to the health of your spine. A variety of tests including X-Rays and posture pictures are used to assess your spine. Once we know where your misalignment’s are, we can help you correct them.

Your whole spine. Not just the area that is sore.

If you are looking for a different approach to your health problems then give us call on 031 562 9180 or email us at reception@alignchiropractic.co.za
Click here to read how Corrective Chiropractic Care can improve your health.

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 Chiropractic Care improve your health?” is the response we commonly receive.
It actually makes a lot of sense when you understand how the spine and nervous system works. Over the years we have had many, many people report improvements in their health, especially when following a Corrective Chiropractic Care plan.

How does Corrective Chiropractic Care improve your health?

Very simply, it’s our nervous system that keeps us alive, healthy and functioning the way we should. Any damage or irritation to the nervous system has the potential to impact our health. The shape of our spine plays a vital role in supporting and protecting our nervous system and Chiropractic is the best way to maintain the correct shape, alignment and movement of the spine.

It makes sense that a problem with our spine could impact our nervous system which in turn could have a negative impact on our health. This is actually the theory behind Chiropractic’s development in the 1890’s. The goal of Corrective Chiropractic Care is to structurally improve the shape of your spine to an ideal alignment. Ideal alignment results in less strain on your spine and nervous system, and therefore the greatest potential for your nervous system to function optimally.

Common signs of improved health.

At Align Corrective Chiropractic we frequently have patients tell us that as their posture improves, so does their sleeping habits and energy levels. Improvements with sinus problems, digestive issues and headaches are also frequently reported. Patients will often say that their general mood improves, and they feel more positive and in control of their health when following a Corrective Care plan. Chiropractic is so much more than just a treatment for lower back pain, it gives hope.

Will Corrective Chiropractic Care improve your health?

Every person is unique and therefore responds uniquely to Chiropractic Care. Some health improvements may be very obvious whereas others may be more subtle. Just imagine if something as basic as taking better care of your spine was the answer to your health problems.

We believe that a healthy well aligned spine is essential to good health. Our goal is to help every patient, regardless of their symptoms, maintain a healthy spine. We use the most up-to-date, researched Corrective technique to assess and correct each person’s spine to a more ideal shape; improving alignment, movement, flexibility and posture.

If you are looking for a Durban North Chiropractor to assess whether your spine is potentially impacting your health then please give us a call on 031 562 9180 or drop us an email at reception@alignchiropractic.co.za