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How Chiropractic Care Offers Relief and Rejuvenation
In today’s digital age, screens have become a constant companion in our lives. From smartphones and laptops to televisions and tablets, these devices keep us connected
Parkinson’s Disease
Despite the misleading term ‘disease’, Parkinson’s Disease is not a contagious condition. It is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is
Autoimmune diseases
The human body is a remarkable system, equipped with an intricate defense mechanism to protect itself against foreign invaders. But what happens when this defense
Exercises That You Can Do at Home
At Chirolink we like to prioritize our patients’ quality of life, and this can be approached in a variety of ways. We have many tools
Knee Pain – Part Three
If you’ve read our previous blog posts regarding knee pain, you will know that the knee is a complex joint with a variety of structures
Knee Pain – Part Two
This is the second blog post we have in the series discussing knee pain. As we know, there are several causes of knee pain but
Knee Pain – Part One
Firstly, we will explain that this blog post is the first of a few about knee pain as there is a ton of information to
Elbow Pain – Part Three
To introduce our third and final blog post about elbow pain, we will be discussing cubital tunnel syndrome and referred pain that results in elbow
Elbow Pain – Part Two
To introduce our second blog post about elbow pain, we will explore some of the causes, apart from Tennis or Golfer’s elbow which we covered
Elbow Pain – Part One
Elbow pain is a common condition that can significantly impact your daily life and hinder your ability to perform even the simplest tasks. Whether you’re
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition that is mainly characterized by generalized chronic musculoskeletal pain. Yes, this is a broad statement and that is why so many
Disc herniation – “Slipped Disc”
Many of us have heard the term ‘slipped disc’ and it can spark doom for those that are told they have it. It can, understandably,
Bursitis
The definition of bursitis is an inflamed bursa but most of us have many questions about it. What is a bursa? Where is it? Why
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Chirolink has seen a steady stream of patients coming in with thoracic outlet syndrome throughout the years. It’s a relatively common condition but it tends
Scoliosis
By definition, scoliosis is the abnormal lateral (sideways or away from the midline) deviation of the spine. In Greek, the word ‘skolios’ is translated to
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and Minerals – what do you need to know? As chiropractors, we need to look at the human being from all dimensions. When entering
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome or Dysfunction
This can be termed TMJ syndrome or dysfunction. At Chirolink we look at this as the ‘bitten off more than you can chew’ condition and
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is an exceptionally prevalent condition that unfortunately isn’t given enough attention. The main concern is that osteoporosis is insidious. What does this mean? It
Applied Kinesiology
What is it? Who does it? How will it help you? Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a specialised Chiropractic technique that requires the appropriate qualification with
Sports Chiropractic
Are you living an active lifestyle or are you a dedicated sportsman? Are your children going to regular soccer practice or games? Are you simply
Headaches
As a headache sufferer isn’t it frustrating when you hear of people who rarely get headaches? You are not alone. There is a large group
Vertigo – What is it? Who gets it?
Vertigo is one of those strange symptoms that we regularly see at Chirolink. The human body is incredibly complex and vertigo is one of those
Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
Simply put, osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease are the same conditions and either term can be used. Out of the hundreds of different types of
Shoulder Pain
One thing is certain when your shoulder is sore, you know about it. The shoulder is the center point of many activities that occur in
Whiplash – A Case study
Just a few weeks ago we had a 38-year-old female patient, Debbie, come into Chirolink complaining of neck pain. After taking a history we discovered
What is Chiropractic?
It has been a while since we last discussed what chiropractic actually is on the website. The New Zealand Chiropractic Association (NZCA) defines chiropractic as
The Chiropractic Adjustment – What to Expect
The Adjustment The process of correcting misalignment/subluxation is called an adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments are not necessarily the same thing as manipulations (although some chiropractors may
Impact of Handbags
Your choice of handbag and how you carry it may be affecting your health long term, according to the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association. Regularly carrying
Dry July
With the increasing trends of “Dry January” & “Dry July”, whereby participants abstain from alcohol for 1 month has lead people to ask if 4
Injury Avoidance with Exercise
Avoidance of movement & exercise for fear of injuring yourself in a common excuse we hear at the clinic. The link below connects to an