Chiropractic & Spinal Health Blog
Explore practical articles about chiropractic care, spinal health, posture, movement and nervous-system function.
Written by the NorWest Chiropractic team for individuals and families in Riverhead, Westgate and northwest Auckland.
How to stay active during winter months
By NorWest Team
/ July 3, 2020
It’s winter time again, and the weather outside is frightful. As the cold weather makes it hard for the body...
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Stop Those Rounded Shoulders!
By NorWest Team
/ June 12, 2020
The term 'rounded shoulders' is used to describe a resting shoulder position that has moved forward from the body's ideal alignment. People...
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Fix Your Forward Head Posture with this Foam Exercise
By NorWest Team
/ May 30, 2020
With the prevalent use of computers and gadgets nowadays, it's now common to see more and more people walking and...
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Healthy Spine Habits To Practice Daily
By NorWest Team
/ March 17, 2020
Did you know that many chronic health issues we are facing today are the result of poor lifestyle choices we’ve...
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The Heart–Brain Connection: How Stress Affects Your Body
By NorWest Team
/ February 28, 2020
Have you ever felt your heart race before an important meeting, noticed your breathing change when you were worried or...
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New Year, New you: How To Make People Notice You (and Actually Like You)
By NorWest Team
/ January 7, 2020
So it is a new year, have you made any changes to your life? Since you are reading this, you...
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How to Protect Your Back During the Holidays
By NorWest Team
/ December 13, 2019
The Christmas break should be a time to relax, but it is also a surprisingly busy period for ACC. Figures...
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Doorway Stretches: Best Stretch To Fix Rounded Shoulders
By NorWest Team
/ November 10, 2019
Rounded shoulders has a negative impact on both appearance and health. By unconsciously training the body to be hunched forward...
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Spinal Curves: Why Their Shape Matters
By NorWest Team
/ October 15, 2019
Your spine is not meant to be completely straight. Viewed from the side, it has a series of curves that...
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Good Driving Posture: Do You Sit Correctly In Your Car?
By NorWest Team
/ September 9, 2019
Have you considered the ergonomics of your driving posture? If you're frequently changing the position of your rear view mirror,...
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Active Sitting: how to sit better, for better health
By NorWest Team
/ August 23, 2019
Movement is life. Our body needs movement for it to thrive. Without movement, the body will stagnate and die. History...
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Mobility Problems? Try This Thoracic Foam Rolling Exercise
By NorWest Team
/ August 9, 2019
One of the common problem areas especially for those who work in an office, is the thoracic spine. Prolonged sitting...
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Choosing the right pillow for you
By NorWest Team
/ August 9, 2019
Choosing the right pillow matters because nothing will start your day off better than a restful night's sleep. Considering we...
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How To Read In Bed Without Hurting Your Neck
By NorWest Team
/ August 7, 2019
But while the activity of reading in bed is good for your brain, it doesn’t always mean well for your...
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That terrible habit of sitting on wallets
By NorWest Team
/ July 10, 2019
Many people, especially men, place their wallet in their back pocket. Why not, right? It's the main purpose of a...
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Chiropractic A Key Role In Back Pain Relief and Drug Use Reduction
By NorWest Team
/ May 16, 2019
Media Release: NZ Chiropractors Association Date: 15th May 2019 The efficacy of chiropractic in managing low back pain and its...
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The Brain–Body Connection: Supporting Healthy Ageing
By NorWest Team
/ March 8, 2019
The Brain–Body Connection: Supporting Healthy Ageing Getting older does not mean giving up the activities, interests and connections that make...
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Starting a Fitness Routine: Build Strength and Move Well
By NorWest Team
/ January 30, 2019
Starting a Fitness Routine: Build Strength and Move Well A new fitness goal can bring a welcome sense of energy...
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Your Health Is The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
By NorWest Team
/ December 21, 2018
Your Health Is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself The festive season is a time for connection, celebration and...
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Why Aches and Injuries Can Keep Coming Back
By NorWest Team
/ December 21, 2018
Why Aches and Injuries Can Keep Coming Back It can be frustrating when an old ache returns or the same...
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