Chiropractic
What to Expect at Your First Pregnancy or Postpartum Chiropractic Appointment
Whether you’re experiencing back or pelvic pain, preparing for birth, recovering postpartum, or simply wanting support as your body adapts, your first chiropractic appointment should start with understanding you. At Rise Chiropractic in Cape Town, our perinatal appointments look beyond the area that hurts.
Read MoreChiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Is It Safe and Can It Help?
Pregnancy is one of the most incredible transformations your body will ever experience. From the moment of conception, your body begins adapting to support the growth of your baby. At Rise Chiropractic, we provide gentle, pregnancy-specific chiropractic care designed to help you move comfortably, stay active and prepare your body for birth.
Read More5 Everyday Habits That Are Hurting Your Child’s Back (and How to Fix Them)
Children’s spines are constantly developing. From the first wobbly steps to long school days, every movement helps shape their posture and long-term musculoskeletal health. Yet many modern lifestyle habits, often small and easily overlooked, can quietly create stress on a child’s back. Over time, this can lead to poor posture, muscle fatigue, and even back pain. A few simple changes at home and school can make a lasting difference.
by Dr Chantel da Silva
Read MoreWinter Wellness for Young Athletes
Even in the chill of winter, school sports fields are alive with action. From rugby to netball, kids are braving the cold to stay active. But colder weather brings added risk – making proper warm-ups and chiropractic support more important than ever for safe, healthy play.
by Dr Myra Wessels
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Quick Fixes
We live in a world that loves instant results. A world of overnight shipping, one-click ordering, and 10-minute miracles. But healing isn’t a checkbox – it’s a process. Let’s talk about quick fixes.
Read MoreSupporting Your Baby Through Tongue Tie and Lip Ties
As a new mom, you may have anticipated the joy of breastfeeding your baby, but what if feeding becomes a struggle instead of the bonding experience you imagined? For many families, two of the unexpected challenges are tongue and lip ties, conditions that can significantly impact breastfeeding success and feeding.
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Why Your Baby May Benefit from Chiropractic Care
Many parents are opting for chiropractic care for their babies to ensure optimal development and well-being. Let’s explore why babies may benefit from chiropractic care.
Read MoreMeet your Family Chiropractor in Table View
Dr. Michela Van Praag has a passion for family-centered and is based at our flagship Table View practice which services the greater West Coast suburbs of Cape Town including Parklands, Sunningdale, West Beach, Big Bay, Sunset Beach, Milnerton and Melkbosstrand.
Read MoreTech Neck, the Pandemic of the Modern Era
When you’re working on a computer or looking down at your phone, the muscles in the back of the neck have to contract and work extra hard to hold your head up. These muscles can get fatigued and sore and that’s how the term “tech neck” was coined. Chiropractic treatment will assist in reducing the pain and discomfort associated with Tech Neck.
By Dr Keevara Raidoo
Read MoreThe most common types of headaches and how to prevent them
Common types of headaches affect most of us, but how can we prevent them? Headaches are a common complaint from many of the patients visiting Rise Chiropractic. With the amount of stress in people’s lives at the moment and South Africa being in level 4 lockdown, this does not surprise us. Headaches affect most of…
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