5 Reasons Why You Should Be Stretching

Flexibility training is an essential, yet often overlooked health-related component of good spinal function and overall fitness. Numerous studies support the short- and long-term benefits of various types of stretching, here are 5 reasons why you should be stretching on a regular basis. 1. Reduced pain and stiffness Excessive muscular tension can increase discomfort throughout…

Benefits to Improving Your Balance!

Qualitative research has proven that people do not consider balance health to be an actionable component of their overall health. However, having a strong “core” will help you tremendously at an older age, or at any age for that matter as it helps us keep from falling over when standing or moving. Here are some…

GET READY FOR THE SKI SEASON

Winter has approached and with it comes the ski season. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it is important to be prepared before you hit the slopes. Skiing can leave your body in rough shape if you are not properly equipped. Can skiing cause back pain? As anyone who hits the slopes regularly…

Four Easy Ways to Stand Correctly for a Healthy Back

Most of us know that standing is better for our back than sitting, therefore it is becoming more common for workplaces to offer stand-up desks. However at Chiropractic Balance we often find that people have never been shown what ideal standing posture is and their best efforts to ‘sit-less’ may be causing more damage than…

SLEW OF NEW EVIDENCE THAT CHIROPRACTIC IS THE DRUG FREE WAY TO TACKLE BACK PAIN

Media Release 24th June 2018 The New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association welcomes the recent wave of top ranking publications which have come out in favour of chiropractic as an option in the management of back pain. In its latest issue, The Lancet calls for improved training and support of primary care doctors and other professionals…

Seven ways to strengthen your core

Keeping these muscles in good condition will help you fend off a bad back – just make sure you mix it up Make the time A strong core isn’t about having photogenic abs, you commonly use your core in everyday movements, including simple things like carrying the shopping or getting out of bed in…

Eight ways … to improve your sleep

Knowledge is power Key restorative processes take place while we are asleep, yet many fail to get the seven to nine hours recommended for those aged 18-64. Sleep deprivation has been linked to a long list of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and obesity. Sleep tracking tech can help you work out if…

A Healthy Gut

The importance of gut health has become an increasing area of interest for researchers recently, as a balanced gut flora has been linked to reducing signs of illness and disease. Etymologically the term probiotic is derived from the Greek language meaning for “life”. Probiotics aid in supporting the good bacteria in our digestive tract, which…

Muscle Cramps: Deal with them DIY Style

Plagued by sudden, random muscle cramps? Here’s some common causes of muscle cramps, and how to stop them. Muscle cramps are involuntary contractions of certain muscles in your body. While they most commonly occur in your legs, feet, and calves; they can plague any muscle that is having trouble relaxing. Some examples of pain caused…

Exercise: The 3 Types & 5 Tips for Success

As the weather continues to improve, many of us are finding that extra incentive to enjoy the sun, get outside more often and get stuck into some regular healthy exercise. But what kind of exercise? What kind of intensity? Does your exercise regime fit your unique body, mind and lifestyle? Exercise is personal. What works…