Author: C&P Health Expert

The weather is getting warmer and warmer, a true indication of an African Christmas which is fast approaching and we all know what that means…Festivities in all forms; Christmas parties, weddings, office parties, friends’ shindigs and gatherings. The holiday traveling, sweet treats for those with a sweet tooth, alcohol and its derivatives for those who…

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 myths. What Is…

Pelvic floor muscles is one part of a group of three muscles that form the core of the body. It is the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and also line the bottom of the pelvis. Normally this is a very firm band of muscles from the tail bone (coccyx) to the pubic…

Our bodies are a complex structure of connected parts that can either work well together or cease to function properly when one area is affected. When your back hurts, you don’t feel like having sex. Men suffering from both back pain and erectile dysfunction may be surprised to find out that the back pain could…

According to Kathy Stevens of Web MD: “To appreciate why water training works so well, you need to understand water’s unique properties.In water, you have almost no gravity. You’re relieved of 90 percent of your body weight, so you become buoyant. This frees you to move in new ways. You can float, bob and relax…

So you love those favorite comfy flat shoes you wear over the weekends or to a vacation??? Here are a few things that will change your perception for good. EFFECTS Planter fasciitis Unsupportive flats have been shown to cause planter fasciitis. A condition that results from the inflammation of the fascia that runs across the…

Men’s Health Assessment and treatment: What to expect Men’s Health physiotherapy is a special branch of physiotherapy that deals with male pelvic pain and pelvic organ dysfunction.  We are trained both in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and Men’s health physiotherapy combining a unique skill set to comprehensively assess and diagnose problems affecting the pelvis. Men’s Health is…

Throughout the bulk of the twentieth century nutrition recommendations seemed to focus more upon “what not to eat”. For instance, recommendations were to limit dietary substances such as saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and sodium. Today, scientists are recognizing that the other side of the nutrition coin, or “what to eat,” may be just as important,…

Is your growing child (10 – 16 years) complaining of knee pain especially after vigorous activity or even mild activity? They have no history of a fall or trauma to the knee. Well they could be suffering from a knee condition called Osgood schlatter disease (OSD).This condition affects both girls and boys alike. However girls…