Let’s be honest—most of us spend our days glued to a chair, hunched over a keyboard, or performing the same movements over and over again at work. By the time we clock out, our bodies feel stiff, sore, and just blah. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to overhaul your life to feel … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its new Guideline for the Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings. According to the NZCA, New Zealand’s peak body for chiropractors, the new guideline is a notable endorsement of the chiropractic profession and the broader musculoskeletal (MSK) community, … Read more
When hitting the gym, our primary goal is often to improve our fitness, strength, and well-being. However, injuries can sideline even the most dedicated gym-goers. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, following a few simple guidelines can significantly reduce your risk of injury and keep you on track to achieving your fitness … Read more
Sciatica is a common condition characterised by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and affects millions of people worldwide. This nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and down each leg, can cause debilitating discomfort when compressed or irritated. While various treatments exist, chiropractic care stands out as … Read more
The New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association is celebrating World Spine Day (October 16th 2023) by pointing to the burgeoning evidence for chiropractic as the drug free means of managing spinal pain. Patients who first seek physical therapy or chiropractic care have better outcomes and shorter episodes of acute care for low back pain, according to new … Read more
How chiropractic can help against the 3 T’s Everyone wants to keep their bodies healthy, however there are so many things that can affect the health of our body. Not only do traumas or injuries affect our bodies, but toxins and thoughts do as well. The chiropractic community considers traumas, toxins, and thoughts to be … Read more
Working on your posture while working at home Posture tips that will help while working at home: In our office at balanced spine chiropractic we have noticed a growing trend that more people are now working from home than they did 3 years ago. Many say they love the flexibility of working from home but … Read more
Can chiropractic care help with my headaches? Most of us have had a headache at one point in our lives and most likely it was not enjoyable. Headaches are the most common neurological condition in New Zealand. Around 400,000 Kiwis are affected by headaches and migraines with 75% of them being women (Neurological Society of … Read more
Finding the best chiropractor is about finding the best chiropractor for you! A chiropractor you can trust to ease your aches and pains and improve your health. Choosing a chiropractor is challenging because, like all professions, chiropractors vary in quality, expertise, styles, and processes. How to find the best chiropractor for you Find a chiropractor … Read more
How does stress affect the body & how can getting regular adjustments help? Dealing with stress is a part of many adult’s daily lives. Worrying about paying the electricity bill or having a deadline at work puts extra stress on the body that triggers stress hormones to be released. Learning to cope with all this … Read more
What is a subluxation? Many patients come into Balanced Spine and learn about how subluxations are impacting their spine. Subluxations sounds like a complicated word, but it can be straightforward once you understand what it is and how it is impacting your life. During an adjustment, the chiropractor applies controlled force to joints of the … Read more
Posture tips that will help while working at home Covid-19 has caused all our lives to change in many ways. One of those ways is by self-quarantining ourselves into our homes and no longer being able to go to work, stores, or chiropractic appointments. We have talked to many patients about how this quarantine is … Read more