News & Articles
When chiropractic can help
TMJ disorder (TMD) Clicking Jaws Headache (tension, migraine and neck induced) Facial Pain Neck and Back Pain linked to cranial and jaw function Sports Injuries resulting in jaw, head and facial pain Sinus pain that is non-responsive to medical treatment Jaw Arthritis...
How Chiropractic Can Assist Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea)
How Chiropractic Can Assist Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea) How Chiropractic Can Assist Dysmenorrhea. Period pain is a very common condition and is characterized by painful menstrual cramps. The pain comes from pain causing chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. Over...
Golf injuries and treatment
Golf requires a lot of time and effort, not to mention a great deal of skill, mental fortitude and perseverance to excel at it. The explosive nature of the swing can put a tremendous amount of stress on the body, and a majority of professional golfers have experienced...
Flexion-Distraction Therapy for spinal problems (Cox Therapy)
Flexion Distraction Therapy Flexion distraction therapy was developed by Dr James Cox (Chiropractor) in the USA. It is non-surgical, practitioner-controlled, hands-on spinal manipulation performed with the patient lying on a flexion distraction table. This table has a...
The importance of warming up before sport or exercise – Injury Prevention .
What is the purpose of warming up? The purpose of warming up is to prevent injury by increasing the body’s core and muscle temperature. Warm muscles turn stiff and rigid muscles into more elastic muscles this reduces the risk of pulled muscles. Warmups should be...
TAC and chiropractic treatment.
How to get a chiropractic treatment or service. In the first 90 days after your car accident TAC can help pay for a range of treatments and services in the first 90 days after your accident. You do not need to contact TAC for approval first if: • you have a TAC claim...
Chiropractic treatment after whiplash/Laplash injury and car accident.
A car accident can be over in mere seconds, but the pain can last a lifetime if you don’t seek treatment. Some accident injuries are hidden and might not be felt for months or even years. You may be injured and feel nothing at all directly following an accident....
Benign Positional Vertigo (BPV) and Chiropractic treatment
A few cases of BVP i treated in last week and it seems general public is not aware what is it and what help available. Se let go through it. What is benign positional vertigo (BPV)? Benign positional vertigo (BPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, the sensation of...
Stretch for a Healthy Spine
We think chiropractic is one of the best things you can do for your body. At Hallam Chiropractic, we are committed to more than the health of your spine – we want to help improve your health overall. One way to do this is by stretching regularly, which pairs...
Ankyloglossia in Children/What is tongue-tie in children?
What is tongue-tie in children? Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a problem with the tongue that is present from birth. It causes speech and eating problems in some children. The frenulum of the tongue is a small fold of tissue that reaches from the floor of the mouth to...