Chiropractic Help Blog

This keeps you up to date with what's happening at Chiropractic-Help.com, the site where lay people can find out what Chiropractic can mean for them.

As far as possible we try to keep it research based, rather than opinion. I scour the medical and chiropractic research journals regularly.

Mar 19, 2024

Bakers cyst knee can cause very sharp pain behind the leg.

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Bakers cyst knee makes bending the joint difficult because of the large mass in the popliteal fossa.

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Jan 27, 2024

Changing chiropractors asks when is the right time to swap horses?

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Changing chiropractors suggests you need good reasons to move but there's no room for sentiment.

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Jan 27, 2024

TLJ

I have mild scoliosis and have been told that I have a weak core. I've always pushed myself physically very hard, long distance running, military, and

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Nov 20, 2023

CHIROPRACTOR Klerksdorp Potchefstroom VanderBijlPark Vereeniging

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CHIROPRACTOR Klerksdorp Lichtenburg Potchefstroom VanderBijlPark Vereeniging helps you find your DC.

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Nov 20, 2023

Acute knee trauma recommends chiropractic's role before surgery.

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Acute knee trauma patients are reminded that if arthrogenic muscle inhibition is not addressed immediately wasting of the quadriceps will begin.

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Nov 20, 2023

Femoral Nerve pain with weakness in the leg

Right side front and inner thigh, groin area, excruciating pain goes into my knee down in my shin area to toes where they are spreading into a V. Unbearable

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Nov 20, 2023

Artificial sweetener side effects include glucose intolerance and DM.

Artificial sweetener side effects are the reason why these chemicals do not get a chiropractic endorsement over sugar; both are toxic.

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Nov 20, 2023

Heart stroke diabetes explains how we can reduce the risk by a half.

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Heart stroke diabetes is about taking responsibility for our own wellness; otherwise where are you planning to live?

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Nov 20, 2023

What is cumin but a spice rich in phytosterols and flavour?

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What is cumin I hear you asking; a Middle Eastern condiment which I love in our authentic hummus recipe and chicken dishes.

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Oct 08, 2023

Banting diet rebuttal of the high fat coupled with low starch program.

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Banting diet rebuttal asks just what are the drawbacks of this bacon-dripping platter; and are there alternatives that still adhere to the core keto principles?

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Oct 07, 2023

Spinal stenosis explanation outlines how fixations cause narrowing.

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Spinal stenosis explanation will tell you how your back can provoke tingling, pain and weakness in your legs and arms.

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Oct 07, 2023

How to make tahini suggests all you need is sesame seed and olive oil.

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How to make tahini and it takes no more than five minutes to blend your own paste using a simple coffee grinder.

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Oct 07, 2023

Causes of dizziness covers the book Vestibular Rehabilitation.

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Causes of dizziness are legend; this text by Susan Herdman is a must on every chiropractor's bookshelf.

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Oct 07, 2023

Ways to lower blood pressure naturally are well researched.

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Ways to lower blood pressure naturally should always because of the side effects of chronic medication be considered first; unless it's extremely high.

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Sep 19, 2023

Tabbouleh bulgar wheat is what I learned to make from my Lebanese mum.

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Tabbouleh bulgar wheat is a delicious mixture of tomato, parsley and mint; and spring onions too. It's an excellent source of calcium for strong bones.

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Sep 19, 2023

Low-grade inflammation affects stroke severity and poor outcomes.

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Low-grade inflammation affects stroke severity resulting in a poor outcome at 90 days after onset.

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Sep 06, 2023

Avocado benefits include the best monounsaturate fat and antioxidants.

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Avocado benefits are the delicious flavour; and they are loaded with phytochemicals good for the prostate which is always important in chiropractic practice.

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Aug 02, 2023

Chiropractic therapy raises questions as to what it is and how safe.

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Chiropractic therapy asks what the philosophy behind the manipulative treatment of joint pain is?

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Aug 01, 2023

Exercise class benefits arthritis weighs the effect of movement.

Exercise class benefits arthritis evaluates the influence of a structured programme in patients with osteo and rheumatoid inflammatory disease.

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Aug 01, 2023

Colic chiropractic is loved by mums as only about 5% is organic.

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Colic chiropractic relief for babies is now scientifically well substantiated; screaming and irritability for more than three hours per day is the hallmark.

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Aug 01, 2023

Trick or treatment is a rebuttal by Dr Barrie Lewis, DC.

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Trick or treatment is a controversial evaluation of Chiropractic by Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst.

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Aug 01, 2023

Failed back surgery is a term coined by medicine itself, not a DC.

Failed back surgery comes about sometimes because patients gain the impression they are cured and no longer need to exercise and use retraint when it comes to heavy lifting.

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Aug 01, 2023

Alzheimers and exercise shows that keeping fit also saves your brain.

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Alzheimers and exercise brings convincing new evidence confirming what we already know that mental and physical activity help prevent cognitive decline.

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Aug 01, 2023

Uncovertebral joint Luschka is a frequent cause of tingling in arms.

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Uncovertebral joint Luschka are small structures in the neck adjacent to the nerve roots often producing upper limb pain and other neurological symptoms and signs.

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Jul 31, 2023

Spurlings test is used daily at the chiropractic coalface.

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Spurlings test is used for evaluating the patient with pain radiating down the arm from the cervical spine.

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Jul 31, 2023

Upper limb tension test is for arm pain; caused by a pinched nerve?

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Upper limb tension test takes the mystery out of what's causing the ache and tingling in your shoulder and hands.

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Jul 22, 2023

Now is the time to talk about that one great certainty of life.

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Now is the time because when you are on your last legs it is too late; do it this week.

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Jul 22, 2023

Light physical activity mitigates against heart disease.

Mowing the grass is moderate physical activity

Light physical activity mitigates against heart disease; gardening, housework and general busyness all contribute to wellness.

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Jul 20, 2023

Kneecap pain is often caused by roughness under the patella.

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Kneecap pain responds well to chiropractic care; ice, adjustments of the patella and specific exercises.

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Jul 17, 2023

Does flour go bad is an important question; have you an answer?

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Does flour go bad? Yes, it certainly does though keeping it in the freezer gives some protection against the effect of oxygen and bugs.

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