Neck Pain is often caused by poor posture, muscle strains, worn joints, nerve compression, injuries or other diseases. These can occur from hunching over computer screens or simply age-related wear and tear. Though these are direct causes of neck pain, neck pain can also be caused indirectly, through issues stemming from the hips, back or other areas connected through the spine.
Daily routine habits that could be the cause of neck pain also include:
Carrying 1-sided bags such as messenger bags or tote bags
Poor posture from a sedentary lifestyle
Lack of exercise
A bad night's sleep, or sleeping on your stomach
Tech Neck from poor office posture or bending to look down at your phone
Shoulder Aches can vary in intensity, with common muscle aches being less severe to that of Frozen Shoulders and injuries.
Similarly to neck pain, shoulder aches can be caused by poor daily habits left unchecked over an extended period of time, leading to imbalances in the shoulders. They may be caused by:
Carrying heavy items such as kitchen woks, HDB clothes poles
Sitting on a thick wallet
Incorrect pillows whilst sleeping
Applying pressure on one-side of foot whilst standing
Poor office posture, such as being hunched over a computer screen
Joint Pain can occur in elbows, knees, or can affect one or more joints within your body. Often caused by age-related wear and tear or daily habits such as climbing stairs often, or increase in body weight, joint pain can also signify a deeper issue such as arthritis, auto-immune diseases or infections, and should be consulted with a specialist if severe and persistent.
To resolve joint pain, treatment by chiropractic adjustment can include joint mobilisation, stretching and massage or spinal manipulation. As joint pain varies in area and differs from person to person, our licensed chiropractors will engage in a fully customisable and personalised plan in order to suit your needs.
Lower Back Pain is often an issue seen in office workers with poor posture or strains and sprains. Similar to joint pain, however, lower back pain could also be a sign of other issues like disc degeneration or herniated discs.
Another common issue faced by many at a minor level, these poor daily habits could cause more severe issues in the future.
Habits that could contribute to lower back pain include:
Persistent stress
Sleeping on a sagging mattress
Carrying children or lifting of heavy items
Wearing the wrong shoes
Poor office posture, such as being hunched over a computer screen
Headaches can be caused by a whole host of issues that may involve the neck and spine and/or nervous system, and vary on a case-by-case basis.
During the consultation, our licensed chiropractors will seek to understand the underlying issues of your headache before performing chiropractic adjustment to resolve the tension or imbalances in your neck and spine that might have caused the discomfort.
Subluxation refers to a partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint or organ, which could stem from a trauma or injury to the area.
Depending on the severity of subluxation, our licensed chiropractors and therapists will engage in a personalised treatment plan in order to treat the dislocation. Regular chiropractic visits and follow-ups are paramount to ensure smooth recovery.
Postural Issues such as scoliosis or general poor posture can lead to poor lifestyle mobility or lack of self-confidence.
Depending on the types of postural issues, our licensed chiropractors and therapists would be able to identify and create a personalised treatment plan in order for you to improve your posture for daily life.
Sciatica refers to the unnatural inflammation, irritation or compression of a nerve in the lower back, which renders pain and discomfort from the hips down to the legs. Sciatica has the ability to cause muscle weakness, and can range in intensity of pain from that from slight tingles to sharp and intense shooting pain. A greater risk of developing Sciatica occurs in that of diabetics, the obese, or those who engage in heavy manual labour frequently.
Chiropractors at NATRAHEA will perform a range of tests of your severity of Sciatica before deciding on the best cause of action.
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A brief discomfort after an adjustment can occur but it is rare. Majority of our patients find their chiropractic adjustments rather relaxing.
With some chiropractic adjustments, you may sometimes feel or hear a popping sound from the spinal joints. This is simply caused by a change in pressure in the joint, as spinal movement is improved.
Some chiropractors use a hand-held instrument to adjust the spine. Others use wedges or blocks to help realign part of the body. Whatever the technique, chiropractors use skill, not force or strength, to care for people with the highest degree of safety and effectiveness.
We do have pregnant patients who come for regular chiropractic adjustments. However, it still depends on your condition. We would recommend having a consultation with our Circle of Healing specialist to understand your conditions better before providing our best recommendation.