Chiropractic is suitable for all age groups. Whether young or old, we all want to be healthy and stay that way into old age. There is always an opportunity to make positive changes to our lives, whether it is for mental or physical complaints.

Many people are diagnosed with a “shorter leg” at some point in their lives. To do this, the doctor often simply compares the leg lengths at the feet or measures or compares the iliac crests by hand or on an X-ray. However, this alone does not allow a reliable statement to be made about an actual shortening of the leg length.

A whiplash injury caused by a traffic accident, but also intensive work at a desk, can trigger a condition of the cervical spine known as FHS (Forward Head Syndrome or “turtle neck”).

There are intervertebral discs between each vertebral body, with the exception of the first two cervical vertebrae. They consist of a robust fibrous ring and a gelatinous core, similar to a gel cushion. After years of incorrect loading, the fibrous ring becomes tired, tears open and the gelatinous core can protrude.

Good quality, restful sleep is of great importance for our health! During sleep, the body recovers but also processes the stresses and strains of the day, both physically and mentally. Persistent sleep problems or even insomnia can lead to serious health problems.

Even at birth, the newborn's small cervical spine is exposed to great stress, sometimes more than in any other life situation. It does not even have to be a complication such as a forceps delivery, suction bell delivery or caesarean section to cause injuries to the baby's cervical spine.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy has a supportive and stimulating effect on the normal functions of mother and child.

Children are exuberant, they jump, run and romp around. They also like to crash their bikes, fall out of a tree or injure themselves in other ways while playing. Yet it often seems as if they can cope with all this effortlessly. Their musculoskeletal system is still very adaptable and can compensate for injuries relatively easily.

We all get older and so do our organs and of course all the other structures in our body. If, during this ageing process, we experience discomfort and the body develops symptoms, then this is simply a “normal” sign of ageing. That's what we've learned ...