A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child’s Spine in the Digital Age As a parent, you’ve probably noticed it: your teen hunched over a phone, slouched at the computer, or lying twisted on the sofa scrolling TikTok for hours. While technology is a huge part of modern life (and learning), excessive screen time can quietly wreak havoc on a young person’s posture and spine. At Flux Chiropractic, we’re seeing more teens than ever with early signs of postural imbalances, neck and s

Unique Strategies for Wellness Improving your health involves more than just the usual advice. Many effective strategies are often overlooked. These unconventional methods can significantly enhance your overall well-being. Whether you're looking for better nutrition, enhanced physical fitness, or improved sleep quality, these tips can provide valuable insights. 1. Breathwork and Controlled Breathing Techniques Breathwork involves deliberate breathing exercises, such as deep d

Introduction Circadian rhythms (from the Latin circa diem , “about a day”) are natural 24-hour cycles in the body that align our biology with the day-night cycle (1). Nearly every living thing, from humans and animals to plants and even microbes, has internal clocks that drive daily changes in behaviour and physiology. These rhythms allow us to anticipate daily environmental changes (like light and darkness) and adjust our bodies accordingly (2, 3). In humans, circadian rhyth

When you visit us at Flux Chiropractic, your journey to better health doesn’t stop at the clinic door. One of the most valuable parts of your care plan happens not on the treatment table, but in your own home, and it’s called corrective exercise . We get it: life is busy, motivation can dip, and exercises might not seem like a priority once the initial pain starts to ease. But here’s the honest truth, if you want long-lasting change, doing your assigned corrective exercises c

Stretching feels so  good, right? You reach, you pull, you sink deep into that stretch, and ahhh… relief. But what if I told you that too much stretching, especially deep stretching, could actually do more harm than good? The Problem with Over-Stretching On the surface, deep range of motion stretching seems like a great idea. You want to be flexible, mobile, and pain-free. But here’s the catch! If you repeatedly stretch your muscles too much , they can become overly lengthene

Tension Headaches: A Real Pain in the Neck (Literally!) The link between headaches and neck issues.

Ever wonder how your body actually  works behind the scenes? Imagine your nervous system as a giant safety pin . Here’s the deal: Your brain and body are constantly  chatting. The brain sends messages down the spinal cord, out through the nerves, and to every single part of you, your muscles, organs, and even your pinky toe! Then, your body sends messages back up to the brain, keeping it in the loop. When everything is working smoothly, the safety pin is closed , and communic

Chiropractic care is an effective way to relieve pain and improve mobility, but how can you ensure that your results last? The key lies in understanding that pain is rarely just about the body, it’s influenced by our thoughts, emotions, and social environment as well. This is where the biopsychosocial model comes into play, offering a comprehensive way to maintain long-term health and well-being. Understanding the Biopsychosocial Model The biopsychosocial model recognises tha

Chronic pain, especially in the back and neck, is something many of us can relate to at some point in our lives. Whether from posture, muscle strain, or stress, the search for effective and lasting pain relief can lead us down various paths. However, chiropractic care has consistently emerged as one of the most effective drug-free treatments for pain, offering a natural way to heal and restore well-being. What Chiropractic Care Can Do for You Chiropractic care focuses on spin

Ever wonder how stress affects your body? Think of it like a cup. Every stressor, whether it’s; physical (like poor posture or an old injury) emotional (like work deadlines or family responsibilities) or chemical (like what we eat and drink) All stressors add a little more to your cup. Some days, it fills up slowly. Other times, stress piles up fast, like someone’s just dumping it in by the bucketful! When the cup overflows, that’s when symptoms like pain, stiffness, or tensi