Chiropractor Secunda - Dr. S. Kleingeld

06/03/2023

Something we do every day...
Let's make sure we do it right!

26/02/2023

Remember to look after yourself!

Tip for the week...

18/05/2022

Considering most of us sit for the majority of the day, if done incorrectly it can cause more "wear and tear" over time which ultimately can result in significant spinal injury especially in the neck and lower back. Here is a short video with a few easy pointers to help prevent unnecessary strain on the spine.

https://www.spine-health.com/video/video-6-tips-improve-posture-while-sitting

Correct posture is a simple but very important way to keep the spine healthy. Follow these 6 tips to maintain correct posture and prevent back and neck pain while sitting.

14/06/2021

Please note we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our landline. Please use 0828987732 to contact the practice. Apologies for any inconvenience, the service provider is attending to the problem.

01/03/2021

Some very important everyday guidelines to remember. Often these guidelines seem insignificant however when considering the amount of time spent at a work station/desk and the accumulation thereof over weeks/months/years it very quickly becomes a significant factor in causing problems in and around your spine. By simply using the correct posture it can make a significant difference in your long term spinal health. Please like and share to spread the awareness.

14/09/2020

This is a nice post to remind everyone to be careful during daily activities to avoid back injuries. Surprisingly the small activities or movements that are often considered insignificant could lead to significant back problems when repeated over the long term.

https://www.spine-health.com/blog/everyday-activities-avoid-herniated-disc

Don't let daily activities aggravate your lumbar herniated disc. Learn what actions to avoid and what you can do instead.

05/02/2020

Something so small can have a significant impact over long duration. This is important for everyone to consider.

https://www.facebook.com/chiropracticSA/photos/a.1271193986239253/3675480732477221/?type=3&theater

Millennial Hunchbacks
Did you know? 20 year olds are suffering from backs as bad as people DOUBLE their age!

But the great news is, there is a solution.
Chiropractic care can help improve posture, maintain spinal health and provide postural exercises to correct and alleviate pain.
(F4CP 2019)

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25/12/2019

This festive season, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for your loyal support throughout this year. We will always help where we can.

Thank You! We look forward to help those who need it in 2020. We will now re-open on 03 Jan 2020.

Wishing you Merry Christmas & a Blessed New Year to all

04/06/2019

Good day all. We are currently experiencing technical issues with our landline. The service provider is working on fixing the problem. Please use the following temporary number to contact the practice: 0828987732
Apologies for any inconvenience.

04/03/2019

That cellphone is used very often, make sure it is used correctly to avoid neck pain, simply by using the correct posture many of the "postural side effects" of prolonged cellphone usage could be avoided. Research indicates that the teenage population is more often affected. Have a read, a small change to make for a big impact.

A physician can typically identify text neck pain after administering a physical exam and taking the patient's medical history, including a review of the symptoms. Common symptoms of text neck include neck pain and reduced mobility, forward head posture, and headaches.

04/03/2019

19/03/2018

Plank exercise, once again this simple exercise is highlighted as its importance is sometimes underestimated. Improved core functionality could improve low back stability and over the long term it can potentially reduce back problems.

http://www.functionalpatterns.com/basic-core-conditioning-mastering-the-plank/

YOUTUBE CHANNEL: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/FUNCTIONALPATTERNS Basic Core Conditioning – Mastering the Plank Functional core conditioning is one that promotes useful application to real life situations. In …

16/03/2018

Low back pain is one of the most common conditions world wide. Here are some considerations to make during daily activities to help protect you low back. These may sometime seem simple however on a daily basis it could make a big difference. Feel free to share this post if you find it helpful.

https://www.spine-health.com/blog/5-overlooked-tips-protect-your-lower-back

These five tips can help you to be proactive in preventing injury to your flexible lower back.

08/11/2017

We are all busy throughout the day, please take some time to think of your health as you will need it going forward in life. Here are a few simple considerations which could prevent/reduce potentially painful spinal degeneration in the future.

07/11/2017

Not much has to be said when looking at these two examples of lifting technique. Without even reading the article, only by looking at the picture of the correct lifting technique and incorporating it into your daily activities it could very well prevent a lot of back problems over the years to come.

https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/sports-and-spine-injuries/avoid-back-injury-right-lifting-techniques

Back Injuries can be serious; however, there are lifting techniques can help avoid lower back injuries. A golfers lift is when you stand in a half kneeling position and use momentum to help avoid back injury.

06/11/2017

A must read for most people, many of us have desk bound activities during our weekly routine and as a result of this health organisations are starting to classify sitting for prolonged periods on a frequent basis as a cause for back pain. This article provides some helpful information and useful tips to prevent "sitting disease"

https://www.spine-health.com/blog/new-health-epidemic-sitting-disease

Sitting all day is linked to harmful effects of our overall health, and it can actually cause and/or worsen many back or neck problems. Take action now so you won’t fall victim to "sitting disease".