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Why Proper Posture is Vital to Your Health
Written in collaboration with Matthew Carstens, Chiropractor at Chiropractie Centraal If you are experiencing back, shoulder, neck, or hip pain, your posture may be the cause. With more people working from home, viewing devices, and limiting exercise, physical problems from poor posture are increasing. However, posture is both a cause and effect of physical circumstances. We have poor posture due to [...]
What is scoliosis, and how to spot it?
By Dr. Eric de Wit Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine and is most often diagnosed in adolescent years. The cause of scoliosis in most children is unknown. Most cases are mild, but some curves worsen as children grow. Therefore, it’s important to get it checked as early as possible. Scoliosis can cause rotation of vertebra, rib humping, [...]
Chiropractic care for children and why?
By Dr. Eric de Wit Some people might wonder why more and more children are seeing chiropractors today. The answer is simple: whether we have a large spine or a tiny little spine, if that spine is creating nervous system interference then our bodies cannot operate smoothly… To maximize their child’s neural plasticity (brain & nerve development and learning). To enhance [...]
Take Your Vitamin D!
The importance of Vitamin D and its role in the body continues to grow as numerous studies conducted each year point out its role in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. What kind of role does Vitamin D play in our physical health and why should we be mindful about its intake? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin found naturally in some [...]
Low Back Pain & Chiropractic
The Most Common Complaint Chiropractors approach a client with a whole-body perspective because aches and pains have multiple causes. Most clients, however, will see a chiropractor for a specific complaint. Be it soreness, immobility, sleep, or pain. By far, the most common complaint seen at our practice, and at numerous health care treatment facilities around the world, is low back pain. [...]