THE Balanced BLOG

Have you ever seen a candid photo of yourself where someone caught you standing or sitting from the side… You looked at those photos and...

The first visit to a new chiropractic clinic, or chiropractic doctor can be daunting, but let’s take a look at what the physical examination at a first appointment, or more specifically at Balanced for Life looks like. After we take your medical history ( see Dr Sahils blog here ) we need to assess and measure what is really going on and that is why the physical exam is important. When solving a puzzle you have to examine all the clues. When it comes to the body the clues lie

Before getting started with any physical tests, the main thing to ask is, “how we can help you?”. When many patients visit a chiropractor...

Imagine you fall asleep on the couch, and you wake up confused as to why you’re not in your own bed. Your bed is in your bedroom, which...

I know from my own experience that during times of intense stress (like packing to move from Canada to Australia!), I can have some...

World spine day is on October the 16th, and the whole purpose is to highlight spinal health awareness. Too many people suffer from spinal...

Working from home is fantastic! Right up until your puppy starts barking for attention or your neighbour, who you can only assume is...

Upper Crossed Syndrome

Waking up to a headache or stiff neck pain is not ideal to start your day. Early morning headaches may make you feel unrested and tired...

How much movement and what type of movement is essential for a healthy body and spine? A 2019 study found that “People who did no...

Knowing the common causes of knee osteoarthritis (OA) can help you take precautions to minimise the risk and impact. So, what exactly is osteoarthritis, and how does it affect the knee? Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis where there is a breakdown of the cartilage of your joints responsible for weight-bearing. This wear and tear of cartilage over time will increase the friction of the joints that causes joint inflammation. The role of the cartilage in the knees is to provi

My secret power is in this one supplement I take... Do you take it?