Chiropractic Balance Blog
How to get through Christmas on a Healthier Note
While Christmas is known as “the season to be jolly,” it can be a significant source of stress and pressure for many of us. Some people can feel overwhelmed by the excess, expectations, and exchanging of gifts at this time of year. Furthermore, Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but we have some great…
3 Common Conditions Porirua NZ Chiropractors Help
3 Common Conditions Porirua NZ Chiropractors Help Chiropractic is a treatment method that has moved from more of an alternative treatment to widespread mainstream acceptance over the past few decades. There will always be pockets of naysayers that question its validity, but the millions of satisfied patients around the world speak volumes about the effectiveness…
Deskbound? Professional tips to keep strong & active
In a typical working week, desk workers spend on average 5 hours and 41 minutes per day sitting at their desk. In a recent study, nearly 70% of employees surveyed did not meet recommended guidelines for physical activity. (1) The findings also showed that increased sitting time was correlated with: More likely to be sedentary…
Made to Move – Functional Movement
Week Three of Shape Up Month Dr. Manisha has teamed up with Personal Trainer Malcolm Toeaiga from CenturionFitness in Porirua to go over Functional Movement Exercises As humans, we are designed to move. Everyday exercises may target certain muscle groups, whereas functional movement exercises train movement patterns and are designed to mirror how we, as…
Car Accident Tips from a Porirua NZ Chiropractor
Car Accident Tips from a Porirua NZ Chiropractor Car accidents are an unfortunate part of life that many of us have to experience, and while the vast majority are not serious, they can still cause lasting effects. Back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain can linger and transform into chronic conditions that last for years.…
Core and Low back Strengthening Exercises
Week Two of Shape Up Month Dr. Shivani has teamed up with Personal Trainer Raj to go over some Core and Low back Strengthening Exercises Your core is a deep group of muscles that primarily support your torso stability and secondary assist movement. If you put your hand on your hips and then bear down,…