Chiropractic Care & Stroke: Debunking the Myth (What Patients in Wellington Should Know)
The headline claim—does chiropractic “cause” stroke? Short answer: the best available evidence does not support a causal link between chiropractic neck adjustments and stroke. The most cited population study found no excess risk of vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke after a chiropractic visit compared with a GP visit—suggesting that people already developing a cervical artery dissection […]
Why Do I Always “Sleep Funny”? How Chiropractic Can Help You Wake Up Refreshed
Why Do I Always “Sleep Funny”? You wake up and your neck’s stiff, your back aches, or your arm feels like it doesn’t belong to you. You might joke, “I must’ve slept funny,” but when it happens again and again—it’s not so funny anymore. So what’s actually going on? And more importantly, what can you […]
Regaining the Curve: How Chiropractic Care Restores Cervical Lordosis
Your neck isn’t meant to be straight. That might sound surprising, especially with all the talk about “standing up straight” and “improving posture”—but when it comes to your neck, a healthy curve is key. This natural backward “C” shape is called the cervical lordosis, and it plays a crucial role in your spinal health, balance, […]