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There are many health benefits of foam rolling. Here at Total Health Chiropractic, we are huge supporters of this simple tool. We find that they can easily be incorporated into your exercise routine and are great for promoting and maintaining optimal physical health. Experience the health benefits of foam rolling Basically, you use your own body weight and with simple movements, you roll specific muscles and tight areas over a firm foam roller to provide a deep, controllable

Chiropractic has been around for well over 100 years now. It is very established in most western countries and is now starting to spread to the East. Let me explain why chiropractic is so amazing and why it works so well. Beauty in Simplicity You see, its beauty is in its simplicity. It uniquely acknowledges that you are a self-healing, self-regulating organism. More than that, it recognizes that you have an inborn ‘innate intelligence’ that organizes all your cells, tissues

What is our goal at Total Health Chiropractic? If you are reading this article, then you are more than likely looking for a solution to a health problem. The solution has always been there, it just needs recognizing and then simple steps implementing. How about the Big Picture? When I think of a patient, it makes me think of my children and the rest of my family. Health is about balance, but in this world in which we live, we need to increase our defenses against an ever more

HEALTHY SPINE = HEALTHY LIFE If you want your child to grow up healthily, a balanced spine is critical. The evidence is overwhelming that posture is as important as nutrition and exercise and in many ways far more important. If you choose to ignore it then the consequences can be very serious indeed! Here in Singapore, we see worsening postures everywhere. Shockingly, we are seeing spinal degeneration (yes arthritis), headaches, depressed immune response and numerous other sp

-Written by our partner and friends at ERGOEDGE Have you heard about the “sitting disease”? It’s a real thing, and it’s really bad for you. Scientists are now calling sitting the new smoking. Sitting disease refers to a myriad of life-threatening illnesses brought about by excessive sitting. They include diabetes, heart disease, and cancer; not to mention various chronic problems like back pain, varicose veins, migraines, anxiety, depression and more. Sitting down for too lon

Posture ranks right up at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. In fact, never did you see vibrant health and poor posture live in the same body. This is, without question, as important as eating right, exercising, getting proper rest and avoiding potentially harmful substances like alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Good posture is a way of doing things efficiently, with more energy, less stress and fatigue. If you have poor posture, it is not possible to be

The spinal cord and the spinal nerves. There is no coincidence that your spinal cord lives protected within your spinal column. This is an extremely intelligent design. 1) The Spine protects our delicate nervous system The spinal cord and the spinal nerves. There is no coincidence that your spinal cord lives protected within your spinal column. This is an extremely intelligent design. 2) Posture is the window to your spine Posture is the biggest clue as to your spinal health.

Lets Look at a Normal Spine. The normal spine apposed to one with scoliosis, provides perfect alignment of all body parts. A slight curve inward at the neck, or cervical spine, balances the weight of the head. This also allows a clear channel for the spinal cord and nerves. What is Scoliosis? It is an abnormal curvature of the spine; it is a spinal disorder, not a disease. Although in its earliest stages it may be very difficult to detect, scoliosis is in general characterise