https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:02:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/what-happens-when-you-get-whiplash/ Wed, 19 Dec 2018 06:52:00 +0000A whiplash injury occurs when the cervical spine (neck) is stretched beyond its normal range of motion in a forward (flexion), backward (extension) or sideways movement.]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/free-radicals/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:36:20 +0000Did you know free radicals contribute to many modern day diseases?]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/healing-factors/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:34:25 +0000When pain strikes, you want it resolved as soon as possible. But how well do you understand the healing process?]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/chiropractic-myths-that-your-friends-might-say/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 11:44:18 +0000It’s only natural for people  to be apprehensive, have doubts or even be suspicious of something that they haven’t experienced first-hand themselves. We’ve put together some of the most common myths about chiropractic and dispel them using the facts! “Chiropractic care is only necessary for back and neck pain.” The goal of chiropractic care is [...]]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/all-about-salt/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:59:29 +0000How much do you know about this dietary necessity?]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/chiro-different/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:46:12 +0000There's one thing that really stands out--YOU.]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/are-you-a-victim/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:20:05 +0000When it comes to your health, are you active or reactive?]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/why-do-babies-see-a-chiropractor/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:35:21 +0000  If you think that chiropractic is for back pain then it is fair enough you may wonder why a baby should see a chiropractor. Chiropractic care is really about optimising the health of the spine and nervous system, which can contribute to overall health in many ways. For a baby, this means helping their [...]]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/adolescent-back-pain-may-herald-lifetime-of-ill-health/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:16:08 +0000According to new research[1]adolescent back pain may predict poor overall health, and risk of chronic disease throughout life. The New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA) is concerned that chiropractic care is an underused option in the management of back pain and spinal health among New Zealand teenagers, and believe it could minimise the use of unnecessary pharmaceutical usage[2]and help establish [...]]]> https://www.firstchiropractic.co.nz/fix-it/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:00:29 +0000"If it's not broke...don't fix it?"]]>