Free Screening!

Back Pain Awareness Day!

November 3rd is National Back Pain Awareness Day. Many NCA practices offer free screenings around this time. We also offer this option at our practice from November 3rd to 6th. Curious if chiropractic care could help you? Would you like to have your child checked? The chiropractor will perform a short screening (a few tests) and answer questions. No treatment will be performed during the screening. Did you know that we can treat not only neck and back pain, but also things like tennis elbow, knee pain, dizziness, or headaches? Call the practice to reserve a spot.

Holiday

Margreet is on holiday from October 20th to 24th (autumn break). Imke will be absent on Thursday, October 23rd. Sjoerd will take over Imke’s evening consultation on October 23rd.

Treatment Technique Explained

Flexion-distraction according to Cox This technique combines two bio mechanical models: axial traction and flexion, for the treatment of lower back pain. The method is often used for patients with lower back pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, or a herniated disc. The patient lies on their stomach and the lower part of the table is moved up and down. The chiropractor manually applies counter pressure at the desired level of the spine. This allows flexion-distraction to be applied specifically at that level. This stretches the ligaments at the back of the spine, increases the movement between the facet joints, and creates space in the spinal canal. Most patients find this method very pleasant.

Headache: what can be done?

Almost everyone experiences headaches from time to time. They often go away on their own, but when they recur regularly or become increasingly severe, they can become very bothersome.

The most common types are tension headaches and migraines. A major cause is often the suboptimal functioning of the joints and muscles in the neck and upper back. Many people notice that their neck or shoulders feel “stuck” or that their headaches worsen after a long day at the computer or during stressful periods. Because the nerves and muscles in the neck are directly connected to the head, tension or irritation in this area can translate into headaches. Chiropractie Wassenaar can help you get rid of your headaches or provide relief. For further questions, please feel free to contact our practice.