Straight answers, before you book.
Wondering whether a chiropractor can help you or your child? These guides explain what helps, what doesn't, and when you should see someone else first.
Should I see a chiropractor? An honest guide
Not sure if a chiropractor is right for your pain? What they treat, what they don't, warning signs that mean a doctor first, and what to expect.
ChildrenIs chiropractic safe for babies and children?
An honest answer from a chiropractor with a special interest in paediatrics: what children's treatment involves, what research says, and when to see a doctor.
ChildrenWry neck (torticollis) in babies: what parents should know
Baby always turns their head one way, or a flat spot is developing? What torticollis is, why early help matters, and what you can do at home today.
ChildrenBack pain in children: what's normal and when to worry
Back pain in children and teens is more common than parents think. What usually causes it, what helps, and the warning signs that need a doctor.
ChildrenSchool bags and back pain: a parent's guide
How heavy should a school bag be? How to choose, pack and wear one so your child's back and shoulders don't pay the price, and when to get it checked.
SportSore knees and heels in active kids: Osgood-Schlatter and Sever's
Sporty child limping after practice? Knee and heel pain are common in growth spurts. What Osgood-Schlatter and Sever's are, and how to manage them.
ChildrenTeens, screens and neck pain
Phones, gaming and homework mean teenagers spend hours looking down. Here's why their necks and heads ache, what actually helps, and when to get it looked at.
ChildrenChiropractic for colic: what the evidence says
Will a chiropractor help a colicky baby? An honest look at the research on chiropractic for infant colic, what else helps, and when a crying baby needs a doctor.
Getting startedChiropractor, physio or biokineticist: who should I see?
A plain comparison of chiropractors, physiotherapists and biokineticists in South Africa: training, where they overlap, and how to choose.
Back & neckLower back pain: what actually helps
Lower back pain is the most common reason people see a chiropractor. What causes it, what the evidence says helps (and doesn't), and how to stop it coming back.
Back & neckWhen back pain needs a doctor urgently
Most back pain isn't serious, but some symptoms are. The warning signs that mean you should see a doctor or go to an emergency unit before seeing a chiropractor.
Back & neckNeck pain and headaches that start in the neck
Stiff neck and headaches creeping up from the base of your skull? What causes neck-related headaches, how they're treated, and the warning signs to watch for.
PregnancyBack and pelvic pain in pregnancy
Back and pelvic girdle pain are common in pregnancy. What causes them, what helps, whether chiropractic is safe while pregnant, and when to call your midwife.
SportWhat is dry needling, and does it hurt?
Dry needling uses fine needles to release tight, tender muscles. What it is, how it differs from acupuncture, what it feels like, and who should avoid it.