Ultrasound therapy is a treatment modality that uses high-frequency sound waves to promote healing and alleviate pain in various medical conditions. It works by delivering mechanical vibrations to tissues, which can create thermal effects (increasing tissue temperature) or non-thermal effects (promoting cellular activity and enhancing tissue repair).
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Chiropractic care can potentially improve your running performance in a variety of ways.
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Chiropractors focus on spinal alignment and overall musculoskeletal health, which can significantly influence posture.
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Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling sensations along the path of the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the human body, originating from the lower back and extending down the back of each leg.
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It is safe for pregnant women to see a chiropractor, in conjunction with your healthcare provider. Chiropractors provide personalised advice based on your specific health condition and pregnancy.
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Nerve damage, known as neuropathy, refers to any injury or dysfunction of the nerves. Neuropathy may occur within the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) or the peripheral nervous system (nerves external to the brain and spinal cord). Chiropractors assist patients with peripheral nerve issues most of the time. Nerve damage may result from trauma, compression, infection, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, diabetes or toxins.
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Arthritis is a condition that means inflammation of joints (“itis” in Latin means inflammation.) Arthritis can affect various joints in the body, including the spine. In the case of arthritis in the spine, it can lead to degeneration of the joints, causing stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion.
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Chiropractors and physiotherapists in South Africa both undergo comprehensive education and training to provide care to their patients. While their areas of focus and approaches may differ, both professions play important roles in supporting the health and well-being of individuals.
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Did you know that headaches affect nearly half of adults worldwide, with tension headaches being one of the most common types? Let’s explore how chiropractic care can offer relief!
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“My baby doesn’t have back or neck pain, why would I take them to the Chiropractor?” There are many benefits and reasons why you should take your new-born baby to see a chiropractor. At Spina Vita Chiropractic, we are here to help you, the parent, understand
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Dizziness is a frustrating symptom to have-especially if you have been suffering from it for a while. Dizziness can be described as making us feel light-headed, woozy or unbalanced. What is important to note is that dizziness is not a disease but rather a symptom of
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Chiropractors are doctors whom specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of biomechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. They also take particular interest in the effects that these biomechanical disorders have on the functioning of the nervous system and general health. In South Africa, chiropractors study
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