Causes of antalgic list or lean Antalgic list or lean is often associated with lower back pain, although it can also be associated with middle or upper back pain and even with neck pain, causing an overall antalgic posture.  The most common cause of this condition is due to a muscle spasm and may disappear […]

Keith Tucker - Applied Movement Neurologist & Trainer We, my husband and I, are very fortunate in that we live on a street with lovely friendly neighbours, one of whom is an Ironman athlete.  What has this to do with 'applied movement neurology', I hear you asking?  Well, he happens to train with Keith Tucker, [...]

Facts about back pain Here are some facts about back pain: It is one of the most common physical complaints among adults and a main cause of misery too.  At some point in their lives, a vast majority of people will experience some sort of back pain or discomfort felt in the upper, middle, or […]

The Human Spine The human spine is arranged into three natural curves: 1) The neck region, or cervical spine, made up of 7 vertebrae – where the vertebrae curve forward. 2) The trunk region, or thoracic spine, made up of 12 vertebrae – where the vertebral column curves backward, and to which the ribs attach. 3) The […]

Growing Up with Scoliosis What is it like living with scoliosis, especially having to grow up with it at a time when appearance is important in high school.  Scoliosis often leads to patients being even more self-conscious that a typical high school student.  A second problem is the pain that is often associated with the condition [...]

Why are we bothering to discuss how to relieve back pain?  Because I can assure you, having lower back pain is no fun.  It limits you and stops you living an active lifestyle.  A quick glance at the following demographics will answer that question!  Let's put it this way: You are not alone in your suffering! [...]

How to heal your lower back pain I often need to heal my lower back pain just by using my body to do so.  Why?  Because I had to undergo back surgery and as a consequence, cannot use spinal decompression devices that would rapidly rid me of the back pain and the unfortunate situation I […]

Chirohub.com Vertetrac Product Review Chirohub.com independently conducted a Vertetrac Product Review as shown in the video below.  ChiroHub.com is committed to helping Chiropractors throughout the world improve their practice, as well as being interested in helping the general US public to become more familiar with, in their words, 'this wonderful form of health care'.  Their goal is [...]

Guide to Scoliosis Why are you interested in scoliosis treatment? Have you or someone in your family recently been diagnosed with scoliosis? Or perhaps you suspect somebody that you know has the condition? We have created a guide to explain the background to scoliosis and an overview of treatment options, surgical versus non-surgical, with examples [...]

Vertetrac Spinal Decompression Device View an animated video of the ambulatory Vertetrac spinal decompression device in 3-dimensions for lower back pain, caused by sciatica, disc herniation, bulging discs, lumbago, spinal stenosis, etc. Rapid Return to Work & Active Lifestyle The Vertetrac mobile spinal traction device typically affords a rapid rehabilitation and significant pain relief, usually within [...]

Back strengthening exercises and core stability exercises – why are they so important? There have been many times I have wished my lower back was stronger!  If only I had listened to the Physios and done those twice daily back strengthening exercises!  If you’re taking the time to read this article, I imagine you are […]

Pain Relief Products Why should you suffer from pain if you don’t have to?  Life is too short!  It’s heartbreaking when you hear of people committing suicide because they can’t live with the pain that has been plaguing them for years, before they have tried all options.  Surgery isn’t always the answer – indeed, in […]