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Chiro LIFE Our mission is to help as many people achieve and maintain their best life possible, through Chiropractic Care and Healthy Lifestyle Choices Dr Brett & Vicci
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What exactly is hypermobility? Some everyday examples include elbows or knees that extend beyond a straight position, th...
23/08/2026

What exactly is hypermobility? Some everyday examples include elbows or knees that extend beyond a straight position, thumbs that move unusually far towards the forearm, fingers that bend back further than expected, or being able to place your palms flat on the floor while keeping your knees straight.

But here's the important part:

Hypermobility isn't automatically a problem.

Some people have naturally hypermobile joints and experience no difficulties whatsoever. For others, increased joint movement can be associated with things such as joint instability or discomfort.

It's also important to distinguish flexibility from hypermobility. Being flexible doesn't necessarily mean that someone is hypermobile.

Your body's range of movement is individual, and understanding how your joints move is part of understanding your body.

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Changing Lives Through Chiropractic.

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Did you know your joints are part of your body's sensory system?Receptors in and around our joints provide information t...
22/08/2026

Did you know your joints are part of your body's sensory system?

Receptors in and around our joints provide information to the nervous system about things like joint position and movement.

This information works together with input from your muscles, tendons, skin, eyes and inner ear to help your brain understand where your body is and how it is moving.

It's one of the reasons movement is such an important part of how we interact with the world around us.

The human body is constantly sensing, adapting and coordinating - even when we aren't consciously thinking about it.

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22/08/2026

Modern science only understands 9% of help the body works.

16/08/2026

When a chiropractic adjustment is performed, it creates a change in the sensory information being sent through the nervous system.

Research has found that spinal manipulation can influence aspects of sensorimotor processing and nervous system function.

So while chiropractic care is often associated with the spine and joints, there is a much bigger system involved.

The body and brain are constantly talking to each other.

In this video, Dr Brett explains more about this fascinating connection and why it matters from a chiropractic perspective.

ChiroLIFE
Changing Lives Through Chiropractic.

πŸ“ 28 Fitchat St, Knysna, 6570
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Your body is remarkably adaptable.Every day, it responds to the positions you spend time in, the movements you repeat an...
16/08/2026

Your body is remarkably adaptable.

Every day, it responds to the positions you spend time in, the movements you repeat and the demands you place on it.

Sitting for hours. Looking down at a screen. Repeating the same movement at work. Training hard. Carrying, lifting and reaching.

None of these things are automatically "bad" - but your body does adapt to what you consistently ask of it.

That's why paying attention to how your body moves and feels can be valuable.

Chiropractic care is one way of supporting healthy movement and helping you better understand your body.

What are your everyday habits asking your body to adapt to?

ChiroLIFE
Changing Lives Through Chiropractic.

πŸ“ 28 Fitchat St, Knysna, 6570
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Your brain is part of the adjustment too. Chiropractic care isn't only about the joints and muscles. Your brain and nerv...
09/08/2026

Your brain is part of the adjustment too. Chiropractic care isn't only about the joints and muscles. Your brain and nervous system are constantly receiving information from your body about movement, position and pressure.

An adjustment provides a new burst of sensory information from the joints and surrounding tissues.

Research has found that spinal manipulation can influence aspects of how the nervous system processes sensory information and movement.

It's a fascinating reminder that the body doesn't work in separate parts.

The spine, brain and nervous system are constantly communicating.

ChiroLIFE
Changing Lives Through Chiropractic.

πŸ“ 28 Fitchat St, Knysna, 6570
πŸ“ž 044 382 3888
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08/08/2026

So, what exactly is a "slipped disc"? You've probably heard the phrase before, but a disc doesn't actually "slip". The discs between your vertebrae act as cushions, helping your spine move and absorb everyday loads. Sometimes the outer part of a disc can weaken, allowing the softer inner material to push outward.

And interestingly, a disc bulge doesn't automatically mean pain.

In this video, Dr Vicci uses a spinal model to show what happens inside the spine and why the relationship between the discs and nerves matters.

Sometimes understanding what's happening inside your body makes things a whole lot less mysterious.

ChiroLIFE
Changing Lives Through Chiropractic.

πŸ“ 28 Fitchat St, Knysna, 6570
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The habits you build today have a way of following you into tomorrow. Every walk, every nutritious meal, every good nigh...
06/08/2026

The habits you build today have a way of following you into tomorrow. Every walk, every nutritious meal, every good night's sleep, and every positive choice contributes to your long-term health.

The same is true when it comes to looking after your spine and nervous system. Taking a proactive approach to your health can help you stay active, resilient and doing the things you enjoy for years to come.

At ChiroLIFE, we believe in supporting your health journey through education, chiropractic care and healthy lifestyle choices.

Your future self will thank you for the decisions you make today.

ChiroLIFE
Changing Lives Through Chiropractic.

πŸ“ 28 Fitchat St, Knysna, 6570
πŸ“ž 044 382 3888
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 www.chirolife.co.za

04/08/2026

We Believe in you....

04/08/2026

Your spine does far more than help you stand upright.
It supports your body, protects your nervous system, and allows you to move through life with confidence.

Yet many of us only think about our spine when something starts to hurt.

Looking after your spinal health isn't just about relieving discomfort. It's about supporting the foundation that helps your body move, adapt and function every day.

Small habits, regular movement and proactive chiropractic care can all play a part in keeping your body performing at its best.

Your spine supports you every day. Make time to support it too.

ChiroLIFE
Changing Lives Through Chiropractic.

πŸ“ 28 Fitchat St, Knysna, 6570
πŸ“ž 044 382 3888
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 www.chirolife.co.za

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