May is International Posture Month

Posted on by Kelvin Ng
It’s the month of May soon. May is also known as International Posture Month. Posture might be one of the most overlooked workplace health issues today. Many professionals spend 8–10 hours a day sitting at desks or looking at screens. Over time this quietly leads to: ❌neck pain ❌shoulder tension ❌back discomfort ❌fatigue In my clinic, I increasingly see cases where the issue isn’t ...
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Partners

Posted on by Kelvin Ng
Our partners for Pillows, Mattresses and Furniture Note: Our vendors offer special pricing/discount/free gifts exclusively to our patients. So, be sure to let the them know you are referred by Dr Kelvin Ng/Family Health Chiropractic Clinic. Present the attached digital vouchers (where applicable) so that you don't miss out on the goodies/discounts. Let our partners know that you are client of Fam...
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Posture Exercise Program

Posted on by Kelvin Ng
Posture Exercise Program Conducted by Dr Kelvin Ng (Doctor of Chiropractic*, USA) Certified Posture Exercise Professional The Posture Exercise Program focuses on Posture and Balance Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Motor Control Exercise (also known as “Balance”, “Alignment” and “Motion” exercises). It is a comprehensive and innovative program designed to address the critical issues of posture a...
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No more “no pain, no gain”: protect your sustainability in sport 

Posted on by Ashley Liew
As a marathoner, as a well as a *Doctor of Chiropractic that happens to care for athletes of all abilities (recreational to national athletes) and ages (from as young as my own “Little Runner” 2-year-old son to seniors keeping active), I often hear the following phrase: “I just ran/pushed through the pain.” When I was growing up I also often heard the exercise motto we are all still familiar with:...
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Are You Sitting Yourself to Death?

Posted on by Kelvin Ng
How a Sedentary Lifestyle is Causing Chronic Disease and Early Mortality December 5, 2023 Sitting Disease is a modern day health epidemic associated with prolonged sitting in poor posture. If this sounds like you, then you could be suffering. You sit at a desk all day at work, then you go home from a long workday and check your social media and watch TV. After watching a couple of shows you go ...
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Does your child belong to the Generation C?

Posted on by Kelvin Ng
What is Generation C? Generation C basically refers to Tech Neck Generation, where forward head posture is prevalent. A study by Chandoliya et al in 2021 found that 73% of school aged children have forward head posture, and 36% have severe head posture. It’s a first world problem where kids are given smart devices at such young age, and they start to position their heads in front of their hea...
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Safe and Gentle Pediatric Chiropractic

Posted on by Ashley Liew
“A young tree is easy to straighten, but when it is big it is difficult.” – Filipino Proverb I was especially reminded of this quote in August 2022, when my then 15-weeks-old baby, wife, and I planted a young tree at East Coast Park. It also resonated with me as a Doctor of Chiropractic who regularly checks the spines of the pediatric community, including newborn babies. If this young tree did...
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My sister’s chiropractic experience

Posted on by Kelvin Ng
Some say family members can be the most difficult customers. But on the flip side, they can also be the best customers. As a chiropractor, I always believe in walking the talk. While I always encourage my patients to get their spines checked regularly, I make it a point to check my family members just as regularly. They may not be the most patient to listen to my explanation of chiropractic but wh...
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The New Norm

Posted on by Kelvin Ng
Since the circuit breaker (“CB”) started in April 2020, many have been working from home (“WFH”). This appears to be a new norm for long while for most of them, or maybe even a permanent one for some. Unlike our office, our homes are generally designed for relaxation and family time. Due to the lack of ergonomic consideration, many will inevitably be subjecting their spines to a lot of stress dur...
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Getting back into the swing of things on the golf course with chiropractic

Posted on by Ashley Liew
If you are an avid golfer, you probably rejoiced on hearing that golf courses would soon reopen. During Singapore’s Circuit Breaker, there was a good chance you had been sitting long hours on the sofa watching television re-runs of previous golfing Majors. In anticipation of hitting the fairways again yourselves, it is vital to ensure your spine is aligned, so that you can be playing at your b...
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