Nurture Family Chiropractic

31/03/2022

"Regular chiropractic care is one way of helping our bodies maintain a state of balance and cope with the never-ending stresses we are exposed to." -Jeanne Ohm, DC

25/12/2021

05/08/2021

Forward head carriage is, unfortunately, becoming such a common postural distortion. This is largely due to the influence of technology on our modern day lifestyle.
This study highlights the significant effects forward head posture has on the brain, spine and body. It is definitely a condition that involves much more than just looks!

It’s no big secret that forward head carriage is bad news. In fact, some may say it is a leading postural concern for chiropractors who deal with it almost every…

10/06/2021

Myth vs Truth

Having scoliosis doesn’t mean you can’t participate in sport or physical activity! It's always important to try to keep fit and active and keep your back muscles strong. Check with your doctor or specialist about what sports can be done after correction or during treatment for a spinal curvature.

Source: “Scoliosis: the truth about common myths”, Scoliosis Association UK, 2021, https://www.sauk.org.uk/scoliosis-information/scoliosis-the-truth-about-common-myths.

23/04/2021

"Optimal Fetal Positioning: How Baby's Position Can Alter Your Labor" by Amy Michaelson

https://bit.ly/3aujxUw

11/03/2021

From March 31st, opening hours at Nurture Family Chiropractic will be: Wednesday 8am-12pm
&
Saturday 8am-3pm

08/03/2021

TODAY IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! Celebrating the achievements of women around the world, the theme of this year's International Women's Day is .

As the numbers of women chiropractic students rise throughout the world, the future will see parity achieved between male and female chiropractors. We are also seeing increasing numbers of women in chiropractic leadership, research and education. Women's health beyond pregnancy is being recognized as a chiropractic specialty.

The WFC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms. This International Women's Day, we acknowledge the immense contribution of women in chiropractic and the millions of women whose lives they help to transform.

For more information, visit www.internationalwomensday.com.

15/02/2021

Although developmental milestones are obtained at various ages, most babies will sit unaided by the age of 8 or 9 months.

Delays in sitting are sometimes contributed by the use of restrictive devices, such as seats and walkers. Such devices may impede the motor development that is required to sit, roll, crawl and walk.

Instead, infants require more unrestricted floor time, allowing proper motor development to occur naturally.

See the attached article to read more:
https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/Children-s-Health-Wellness/learning-to-sit.html

"All babies develop differently. Here's what we know about when and how babies begin sitting up." -Fiona Peacock

Read "Learning to Sit" in our current issue. Subscribe here: https://store.pathwaystofamilywellness.org/content/subscribe

10/02/2021

Poor posture is a major stressor to the human spine. Not only does poor posture affect the way we look, but it leads to premature wear and tear of the spine, a condition known as spinal degeneration.

Degeneration of the spine is a debilitating condition that is best avoided as it cannot be reversed or undone. The good news is, there are ways you can prevent this from happening!

Below are some of the contributing factors of poor posture.

To find out what you can do to help improve your posture and prevent spinal degeneration, contact Nurture Family Chiropractic today!

Nurture Family Chiropractic is located at 115 Cascade Road, St Ann's, Trinidad (868)283-0523.

28/01/2021

Have you heard of the proprioceptive and vestibular systems of the body?

If not, you’re not alone! Many people have not.

This article describes the importance of developing these systems in children and infants. It also outlines what you can do to help your child build a healthy vestibular and proprioceptive system.

Well worth a read!

To find out more about how chiropractic care may help your child, contact Nurture Family Chiropractic, 115 Cascade Road St Ann’s Trinidad. (868)283-0523

Pathways to Family Wellness magazine promotes holistic parenting and informed lifestyle choices from leading experts.

22/01/2021

Moving regularly throughout your day is a great way to prevent back and neck pain related to prolonged sitting and technology use.

At a minimum, be sure to implement the 30:2 rule. That is, after every 30 minutes of sitting, stand up and move for at least 2 minutes 🤩

Make PHONE time - STANDING time.

This is the perfect way to take a functional break from sitting while preventing some kinds of BACK PAIN.

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