What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions that affect the space around the collarbone and first rib. The structures in this space can include arteries, nerves and muscles. When compressed, they can cause neck and shoulder pain, and tingling or numbness into the fingers. While there are [...]
The sacroiliac joint (referred to as the SIJ) is located beneath our spine and connects our sacrum (the upper part of our ‘tailbone’) with the rest of our pelvis. SIJ syndrome or dysfunction can occur when the SIJ is inflamed, injured and/or stiff. This can be caused through trauma, or even built up over [...]
Overview The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the joint responsible for controlling our jaw movements. A restricted, stiff or dysfunctional TMJ can be painful and annoying to deal with, and may even be responsible for headaches. How can the jaw cause headaches? Constantly clenching our jaw or grinding our teeth is one common way that [...]
Have you ever wondered if stretching is important? Or why it may be important? Let’s start with the basics. As a general concept, think of how a muscle contracts during exercise. When using a muscle, it naturally contracts and bulks up in order to generate strength during exercise. If a muscle stays in a [...]
Whiplash Injuries A whiplash injury is a sudden acceleration-deceleration movement to the neck and head. This type of trauma is common in car accidents and in sports, and can range in severity. Often, the most common symptom of whiplash associated injuries is neck pain. This can refer into the shoulders or even the [...]
Workplace environments and back pain It is no surprise that neck and back pain is becoming increasingly more common in our workplaces. After all, we’re working longer, sitting longer, and using computers more than ever! In fact, for the years of 2014-2015, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that ‘an estimated [...]
Is pain stopping you from doing what you want to do? We may be able to help. You may be wondering how chiropractic can help you – often, people who have not tried chiropractic will think that it is simply about ‘back cracking.’ At North Adelaide Chiropractic, this is only one aspect of treatment. [...]
Are you an athlete looking to reach your full potential? Are injuries and pain stopping you from performing at your best? Sports chiropractic care at North Adelaide may be a solution for you. Let’s start at looking at how and why chiropractic care can improve your performance. It should be no surprise that [...]
Extended chiropractic treatment sessions available Did you know that modern chiropractic is more than just about manipulating the spine? At North Adelaide Chiropractic, we aim to cover all musculoskeletal issues from head to toe, and many neuromuscular conditions as well. We understand that the cause is just as important as the symptoms; that [...]
Chronic low back pain focus #2: Spondylolisthesis A spondylolisthesis is the forward slippage of a vertebral body onto the next vertebrae (or sacrum, if affecting the bottom-most vertebrae) below it. The amount of slippage can range from Grade 1 (25% of vertebral body has slipped forward) to Grade 4 (100% of vertebral body [...]
