By Ashlee Batters (BchiroSc, MChiro), Calf pain is common in sports that include running, jumping, hopping and landing. This blog explains how to treat and prevent calf injuries. The calf is made up of three major muscles (triceps surae), the gastrocnemius originating...
Surprisingly the hamstring muscle is not that active when standing, but they play an important role in other activities such as walking, running, climbing and jumping. The Hamstring isn’t a single muscle but is made of a group of three muscles that run along the back...
For personal reasons some people and often female teenagers would prefer to see a female practitioner. Our female chiropractor Ashlee Batters focuses on delivering evidence-based care and tailoring treatment to the individual, ensuring she delivers a personalized,...
There is a lot of misinformation about sciatica, do you know what it is, and whether you’re treating it properly? Sciatica is a collection of symptoms not a diagnosis, with the cause differing for every patient. This point is important, because treatment of...
Noisy joints? Joints emit a variety of noises that people may describe as popping, cracking, clicking or catching. The technical term for these noises is “crepitus”, from the Latin term “to rattle”. People of all ages can experience crepitus, although it does become...
What is cosmetic acupuncture? Is it just a celebrity fad? Is it an alternative to Botox® or other anti wrinkle injections? Does it hurt? More importantly, does it work? Cosmetic acupuncture is a 2000-year-old form of skin rejuvenation treatment offered by Johnathon...
