Three schoolchildren walking towards school with backpacks worn on both shoulders and a water bottle secured in a side pocket

How Heavy Should a Child’s School Bag Be?

A guide to weight, fit and safe packing School bags have a habit of becoming mobile cupboards. Books and stationery are joined by laptops, chargers, lunches, water bottles, PE kits and all the bits and pieces that…


woman gardening with good posture to prevent back pain

Gardening and Back Pain: How to Prevent It — A Chiropractor’s Guide

Enjoy your garden — without the setback As the weather improves and people spend more time in their gardens, we often see a rise in patients presenting with low back pain , mid back pain or sciatica triggered by…


Lower Cross Syndrome – Do you have it?

Do you have a good posture? Lower cross syndrome is a common postural problem which can lead to the development of low back and pelvis pain that may have been avoided by following a few simple tips and exercises. We…


Posture – How to sit correctly

Sitting Posture Poor sitting posture can lead to a number of aches and pains not only in the back and neck but also shoulder and arm pain as well as headaches. A slouched posture increases the load on the ligaments and…