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Are our Google Reviews suss or fake?
So lately a couple of people have asked me or rather told me... "Your reviews are a little 'suss'.” followed by "Why do you have so many?" and "How are they so good?" and then in a final Columbo gotcha moment... "Well then why don't you have any on Facebook? Q....
Why are you guys not preferred providers for Health Insurers?
Just a quick little update but an important one. I have been asked this by a few patients recently. They have had a less than great experience at another chiropractors office, found us due to a recommendation from a friend or our online reviews, had a great experience...
What is Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis, also called Pars defect, is a displacement that affects L5 or fifth lumbar vertebrae which is the lowest vertebrae of your spine. This problem allows the fifth lumbar vertebra to move away from the sacrum which it sits upon. This doesn't necessarily...
What are the benefits of planking?
Many people ask questions about planking and whether it is useful or not or for how long people can do this. If you look at planking as something that can give you strength and extra stability and help protect your spine, you are probably wasting your time. And if you...
What are the 6 Chiropractic Commandments?
Chiropractic adjustments have many benefits. In the short-term, adjustments can provide immediate relief from injury and pain while in the long-term, adjustments can help retrain the brain to assume a healthier body with full and natural movement....
Why “ringdingers” are not practiced at Belmont Chiropractic
A ringdinger is a type of spinal manipulation in which axial traction is done to the spine in order to release the joints in the upper part of the neck. For those unaware of this practice, it has been seen popularised by some chiropractors on youtube over recent...
What’s involved in a typical Gonstead Chiropractic Visit?
So what is it Gonstead? How is it different? Many people learned about Gonstead chiropractic through viral videos showing people receiving Gonstead Chiropractic and enjoying dramatic improvements in mobility, pain and function....
How to stop slouching (the lazy way)
If we sit more than 10 hours a day, we’ll definitely be tempted to slouch. Whether glued to the computer screen, texting on a smartphone, or driving, we all have pitifully poor posture. Slouching makes your upper back muscles weak and chest muscles tight. Your...
When is a pinched nerve not a pinched nerve?
It is a common scene. One of our patients that came into our office with pain in the lower part of her neck. She felt she was suffering from a pinched nerve. After some investigation we could tell that instead of it being a pinched nerve, it was basically a joint not...
How stress negatively affects your health
Stress is everywhere and it affects us all. You may notice the signs of stress during busy times at work, dealing with a challenging relationship, trouble with the bank or managing any difficult task. Too much stress can wear you down and make you sick, both...
Caring for babies at Belmont Chiropractic
All parents want what’s best for their children and do everything to keep them happy and healthy. We're here to clear up some misconceptions about chiropractic care in children and demonstrate that the Gonstead Chiropractic is healthy, safe, and beneficial for people...
Treating injuries: Use cold or use heat?
A patent recently came into the clinic with an injured low back. His left side was sprained, inflamed, and it was painful and difficult for him to move around. Having been to his GP, he was advised by the doctor to put some heat on his injury. We suggested he do the...