Safe Lifting Technique to Protect your Back

At Chiropractic Balance poor lifting technique is one of the most common causes we hear about when it comes to low back injuries. The good news is that these injuries are preventable as your body and spine are designed to be able to lift, but we need to understand how to lift properly in order…

Reality Check: An Explanation of Vertebral Subluxation

Dr. Heidi Haavik’s book, The Reality Check, offers a comprehensive understanding of Chiropractic terminology and the importance of a functioning spine for overall health and well-being. Furthermore, Chiropractors do far more than the adjustments on the spine, they focus on how to prevent future dysfunction of the spine and what Havvik’s book really focuses on…

Spinal Curves – what they are and why we need them

On your first visit with us we assess your posture and as part of that analysis we look at your spinal curves. We do this by looking at you from the side. Everyone’s spine should curve in two directions: towards the front and towards the back. When the spine curves towards the front of the…

Introducing the iHunch

Do you have an iPhone? What about an iPad? Or even an iPod? The latest i-Whatsit is probably the most ubiquitous yet – the iHunch. But it’s also probably the most harmful for your health. Read all about it here.

The Perils and Panaceas of Sedentation

Our lifestyles today are more sedentary based than ever before. This brings a wide range of issues. But there are some easy and effective ways to help ourselves keep active – without even needing to visit the gym.