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World Spine Day: Why Spinal Health Matters and How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Main points: World Spine Day, observed every October 16, highlights the important role that the spine plays and raises awareness of neglecting spinal well-being. Remember, you don’t need expensive office equipment to maintain…

Chiropractic Therapy Vs Massage Therapy: Which One Should You Choose

Main points:  Massage therapy eases muscle tension and stress. It’s one of the oldest healing practices, and in the Philippines, we have our own version: hilot. Chiropractors use drug-free methods to treat spine and joint…

Hilot and Chiropractic Therapy: What’s the Difference?

Main points:  Hilot is a traditional Filipino practice that uses massage, stretching, and warm oils to ease everyday aches, fatigue, and tension. Chiropractic therapy is a clinical treatment that focuses on the spine and joints.…

Can Chiropractic Therapy Help Your Tennis Game? Mobility and Recovery Explained

Alex Eala’s success on the tennis court has turned the Philippines into a tennis country. A certified crowd-drawer for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), she’s the undisputed face of Philippine tennis.  Ranked 18 in the…

Pickleball Injury Prevention and Recovery: Can a Chiropractor Therapy?

Pickleball, a hybrid sport that is a cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is a sport that has become a fad in the Philippines and many parts of the world. Introduced by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum, it’s…
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Chiropractic Care vs. Physical Therapy: Choosing the Right Treatment

According to the World Health Organization, there are 1.71 billion individuals across the globe who are affected by musculoskeletal issues. When dealing with the said ailments, there are two options that stand out: chiro therapy and physical…
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How a Posture App and Regular Chiropractic Care Can Support Better Posture

Main points:  Posture apps can be helpful since they remind you to get up and move, show you what good alignment looks like, and walk you through some stretches. Holding the same posture for hours builds stress on your muscles.…
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Standing Desks and Chiropractic Therapy for Desk Work Pain Relief

Many people just used their laptops at makeshift desks without thinking much about ergonomics. This lack of proper setup can cause real problems—sitting poorly for hours on end often leads to pain in the lower back, neck, and upper back. A…
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Benefits of Chiropractic Therapy for Cervicogenic Headaches

Main points:  A cervicogenic headache is head pain and discomfort that originates in your neck. Particularly, where the bony structures or soft tissues of your cervical spine are located. Studies suggest that chiropractic therapy…
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Why Education Matters Alongside Chiropractic Therapy

Main points:  Chiropractic adjustments provide relief for back pain, but they're incomplete without tackling the habits causing it.  Generic exercises and posture rules don't work for everyone; your care plan needs to match your…

Towel Neck Traction and Chiropractic Therapy for Neck Pain Relief

Main points:  Towel neck traction is a home method that is a gentle way to give your neck a little space. You take a folded towel and position it behind your neck, right at the base of your skull. When you see a chiropractor…
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Lower Back Pain Management: Walking and Chiropractic Therapy

Main points:  Age, inactivity, extra weight, stress, and smoking are the most common triggers for lower back pain. Walking helps manage lower back pain, making it one of the most accessible health interventions available. Chiropractic…