Author: C&P Health Expert

Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a condition that affects the growth plate in the heel bone, typically affecting children between the ages of 8 and 14 years old. During periods of rapid growth, the growth plate can become inflamed and painful, leading to discomfort and limited activity Symptoms and Diagnosis Symptoms of…

These two are terms that most people confuse to be the same thing. Many times people may have interchanged these terms simply due to the relationship of the anatomical location of the; hip, piriformis and sciatic nerve. The conditions are sometimes related and both affect the sciatic nerve however, they are different .It is important…

Hiking can be a very rewarding activity for people of all ages. It’s a great way to get people out of the house and into nature. And gives us the opportunity to get in some vigorous exercise, while still allowing us to go at our own pace. Hiking is a very effective form of aerobic…

There are many problems that can occur in the shoulder that can make it difficult or too painful to lift or move your shoulder. More often than not this is due to an issue with the rotator cuff or the “bursa” which sits above the rotator cuff. One of the most common causes of pain…

The Achilles tendon is a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. The strength and flexibility of this tendon are important for jumping, running, and walking. Your Achilles tendon bears a lot of stress and pressure during everyday activities, as well as during athletic and recreational play Achilles…

The link between flat feet and back pain is a real phenomenon that can no longer be ignored. People with flat feet have a greater risk of developing back pain, due to the impact and stresses that flat feet put on the rest of the body. This can include tight calf muscles and Achilles tendons,…

Have you recently started playing golf? Are you an experienced player tired of taking longer than your golf friends to get around the course? Everyone is competitive, it’s in our nature. No matter what task is at hand, we always strive to do our best. It’s no different when it comes to playing golf. So,…

Demystifying Chiropractic Medicine One of the most common questions we get whenever we are out in the field is “What is Chiropractic?” Some pronounce it as ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tik’   while others pronounce it as CHī-rə-ˌprak-tik. While the profession is growing in the country, it is still remains a mystery and prone to all sorts of theories and…

In recent times, there has been a shift away from “optimal” postures, as there is a large degree of anatomical variance between individuals. Rather, the more important factor, which may result in stiffness or pain; is maintaining the same posture for a prolonged period of time without movement. The studies which have been performed comparing…