Backbone Chiropractic

11/02/2019

Standing January is over. But that doens't mean that too much sitting isn't bad for your spine anymore. Keep up the good work and change your posture regularly this year! Take a break every 2 hours of driving, leave your desk every 2 hours of working and choose a bar table at the next party!

28/05/2018

Our Eindhoven office is unlike any other chiropractic practice in the Netherlands. We have brought nature into the exam room and offer a spa-like experience, helping patients relax. We encourage our clients to stay after their appointments and take a "Zen" moment and fully enjoy the space, which addresses the senses: sight, smell, and sound. We're located at Jeroen Boschlaan 2C in Eindhoven. See you there?

25/05/2018

We would love to see you in our new Eindhoven office, and making an appointment is easier than ever. Email us: planning@backbonechiropractic.nl or call us at 040 7117 282.

24/05/2018

When you go out on the tennis court, you may not be Roger Federer or Serena Williams, but you’re going through the same movements and putting your body through the same stress. Consider our chiropractors as your "ace," your outside coach to help get back in line and back on the court!

Tennis elbow impacts the tendons and muscles in your forearm that extend to your fingers and wrist. Learn how chiropractic care can help treat tennis elbow.

23/05/2018

A recent study on backpacks and back pain found girls had more frequent and intense pain compared with boys, and adolescent girls were found to be at greatest risk of experiencing severe pain. Get your kids to the chiropractor for adjustments and to promote good spinal health!

Teen girls appear to experience more severe backpack-related pain compared to boys, and the time carrying the backpack—not the weight—is likely causing that pain.

22/05/2018

“The little things that people do every day,” like walking from their cars to the office or climbing a flight of stairs, “can and do add up and affect the risk for disease and death,” he says.

People who work out even once a week or for as little as 10 minutes a day tend to be more cheerful than those who never exercise.

18/05/2018

In these milder months, there’s no excuse not to be outside as much as possible. Here are nine ideas for inspiration.

Time outdoors has a hugely positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Whether you fancy paddleboarding around the coast or zipwiring across the treetops, here’s how to unlock a healthier, happier you this spring and summer

17/05/2018

8 fun facts about your spine including this one: About 10% of the population has a sixth lumbar vertebrae. You heard it here.

16/05/2018

We realize it is difficult to get all the minerals, vitamins and nutrients through our diets every day. We have partnered with a supplement company to create our own house-label supplements. Check it out next time you're in the office!

15/05/2018

Athletes tend to be the greatest ambassadors for chiropractic care, because they benefit the most from regular adjustments.

14/05/2018

Noting that most patients with back pain improve with time “regardless of treatment,” the college recommends such remedies as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture or, in some cases, spinal manipulation (chiropractic or osteopathic). For those with chronic back pain, the suggestions include exercise, rehabilitation, acupuncture, tai chi, yoga, progressive relaxation, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

Specialists are exploring nondrug, noninvasive treatments, some of which have proved highly effective.

12/05/2018

Rotating your working posture has several positive effects both in the short and long term. It's good to be standing about 20 % of your working time. We perform optimally and have a higher degree of well-being. In the long term, there will be fewer chronic problems such as tension in the shoulders, less head and back pain, RSI, etc.

11/05/2018

“Children want to move, and they learn a lot by moving their bodies,” Mullender-Wijnsma said in an interview. “Children can also learn by sitting at a table, but they learn more by being active.” This is something the Dutch know well. Other countries -- especially the US and UK -- stand to learn a lot by using the same principles in their classrooms.

Math and spelling improved more for students who took active lessons, than those who sat at desks.

10/05/2018

We are now accepting new patients! Send us your expat family, friends and acquaintances in May and June and receive a Total Body Scan, a value of 97 euros! Cut out the coupon and bring it with you to your appointment. See how this works? Everyone wins!

09/05/2018

“A shift in production and consumption from animal to vegetable proteins seems inevitable if we want to create a healthier and more sustainable food system,” the document explains.

Exciting news coming out of the Netherlands! Recognizing that industrial meat and dairy consumption is wreaking havoc on the health of the environment (as well as the health of animals... More

08/05/2018

Some long-distance cyclists in their 80s have immune systems of 20-year-olds. "It [exercise] affects your immune system. It affects your heart. It affects your muscles. It affects your well-being.” We agree!

Elderly people stop their immune systems from declining by taking exercise, scientists say.

06/05/2018

04/05/2018

It’s Me Time! We invite you to take a few minutes before or after your appointment and discover our massage chair. Go ahead ... you deserve it!