About half a million Filipinos will be affected by stroke. It occurs when the brain stops receiving enough blood to an area of the brain. The said condition is the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. Consequently, it can cause some parts of the brain to shut down. For those who are affected by the […]
Pelvic pain is a general term that describes discomfort in the area between the hips and below the navel. In women, if chronic, it may disrupt their overall quality of life. It may affect not only their physical well-being, but also their ability to function in different settings. The long list includes challenges at school […]
The human body is an intricate as well as interconnected network of systems, each of them play a key role in maintaining overall health as well as well-being. Included in them are the endocrine system as well as the musculoskeletal system. However, in chiropractic, the two have a closer relationship as one may think. This […]
Gout is a common as well as complex form of arthritis that can cause pain as well as swelling–and in worse case cases–disability. In the Philippines, according to a University of the Philippines Manila study, the said condition is a health concern, affecting about 1.6% of Filipinos. While medications are primary treatment for managing gout […]
In a time when healthcare increasingly emphasizes avoidance over treatment, chiropractic has become a significant tool in preventive health. While conventionally associated with spinal adjustment and back pain alleviation, the said holistic treatment offers a more extensive approach when it comes to maintaining optimum health. Read on to find out more. Understanding preventive chiropractic In […]
According to the Philippine General Department of Orthopedics, whiplash injuries are some of the most common neck injuries that takes place when the head is forcefully or suddenly jerked forward or backward. These actions cause the neck to move way beyond its normal range of motion. In many cases, it is caused by car accidents, […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL injuries are some of the most devastating knee injuries that are encountered by Filipino athletes, weekend warriors, and fitness enthusiasts. While conventional medical approaches that focus on physical therapy (PT) and surgical intervention, chiropractic in Manila has emerged as a viable treatment option for ACL pre-operative and post-injury This write-up […]
Youth to young adulthood is the stage of life always associated with adventure and high spirits, but premature muscle fatigue can change that definition. Weakened muscles may appear early and carry on, stealing thrill-packed journeys and reducing nimble productivity. Tensions and stress in the musculoskeletal network limit movement and increase vulnerability to accidents like falls […]
The concept of spinal subluxation, which in chiropractic is vertebral misalignments that potentially affects the nerves, has affected a significant number of individuals nowadays. Modern-day lifestyles that are characterized by extended hours sitting, ongoing stress, heavy reliance on technology, all pose risks to the well-being of the spine. It can be said that spinal subluxation […]
In December 2023, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever guidelines on chronic back pain management. For the record, the said condition is the leading cause of disability across the globe. As a matter of fact, in 2020, about 1 in 13 people of 619 million globally experienced lower back pain. In […]
