Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA)

Helpful Articles

8 Reasons to See a Chiropractor

From back pain, to headaches, leg pain, and injury, there are many reasons you might want to see a chiropractor, but don’t forget that a chiropractor can also help prevent issues from becoming a problem...

The Burden of Back Pain

Despite it being such a common ailment, the cause of low back pain is often unclear, so let’s take a look at some of the causes, prevention and treatment of low back pain…

Getting to Grips with Bone Density

As you head into your 60s, your doctor might recommend you have a bone density scan to evaluate the strength of your skeleton and work out your risk of breaking a bone, but what exactly...

Seven Chiropractic Tips for Gardening

With all the standing, bending, reaching and pulling, gardening is a great form of exercise for all ages, but it can also place strain on your back and lead to other injuries like tennis elbow,...

Do you Suffer from Jaw Pain?

Does your jaw click while you eat, or lock unexpectedly? Do you experience headaches and difficulty speaking properly? There is a wide range of symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, but what causes this...

Does your child suffer from heel pain?

Does your child often complain about a pain in their heel? Is this pain particularly noticeable after high-impact sports like running, soccer or rugby? Then your child may be suffering from a condition called Sever’s...

Unpacking Backpacks

If your child has been complaining about neck ache or back pain this year, then their backpack might be to blame. However, this might have more to do with what (and how) your child is...

What You Need to Know About Tendonitis

Tennis elbow, swimmer's shoulder or even jumper’s knee is just as likely to occur while sitting at your desk, working in the garden or doing DIY work. Tendonitis is not experienced by only sportspeople.