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Ideal neck curve looks like a banana

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Do you know that the ideal neck curve is shaped like a banana? Yes… our neck needs some curve! We call this important curve the cervical lordosis or ‘neck curve’. This curve protects the neck from damage, acting as ‘shock absorbers’ which reduces the force (stress and strains) on the spinal cord and nerves. It’s […]

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Growing pains may mask serious conditions

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Media Release: NZ Chiropractors Association The New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association warns parents to be cautious about dismissing their children’s complaints as ‘growing pains’ and just a rite of passage, pointing out that the symptoms may indicate more serious conditions. NZCA spokesman and chiropractor Dr Hayden Thomas says: ‘We should be really clear about this, kids […]