Upper crossed syndrome is a condition wherein muscles in our chest, neck and upper back become imbalanced. This can then lead to pain in our neck and spine, and sometimes headaches. In severe cases, numbness or tingling can occur in our upper limbs. What does it mean for muscles to be imbalanced? Imbalanced muscles [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Suffering from poor posture or wondering how to prevent poor posture? We're here to help. Text neck With the increase in smartphone and tablet usage, our necks are prone to looking downwards more than ever. This leads to what is known as “anterior head carriage” or “text neck” where our necks jut out [...]
