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Dr Neil Gomes

Chiropractor

Spine & Sport Practitioner

Richards Bay
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Sport happens outside the gym too. 🏃🏌️🛶🎾 From run Sport happens outside the gym too. 🏃🏌️🛶🎾

From running and golf to paddling and social tennis, recreational activities place different demands on your muscles and joints.

If symptoms affect your participation, share what you do, what has changed and which movements bring on discomfort. Your activity, symptoms and previous injuries help guide a clinical examination and appropriate next steps.

Swipe through for a few familiar examples.

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We’re staying at Virgin Active—just moving to a te We’re staying at Virgin Active—just moving to a temporary space while renovations take place. 📍

Dr Neil Gomes’ practice will temporarily operate from the squash area inside Virgin Active Richards Bay.

For your next visit, please head to the squash area. If you need assistance finding us or have an appointment enquiry, contact reception on 074 892 3980.

Thank you for your patience during the renovations. We’ll keep you updated on any further changes.

📍 Virgin Active, 19 Lira Link Street, Richards Bay
📞 074 892 3980

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Your consultation starts with understanding your s Your consultation starts with understanding your story.

Before your visit, take a moment to think about when your symptoms began, what makes them better or worse, and how they affect your usual activities.

Mention relevant medical conditions, operations and previous injuries, along with any medicines, supplements and allergies. If you have relevant investigation reports, bring them along where available.

Unsure whether something matters? Mention it during your consultation. You’re welcome to make a few notes beforehand so you don’t forget your questions.

This information helps guide the clinical examination and discussion of appropriate next steps.

📍 Inside Virgin Active, 19 Lira Link Street, Richards Bay
📞 074 892 3980
🌐 spinalspecialists.co.za

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One more email. One more meeting. Suddenly, you’ve One more email. One more meeting. Suddenly, you’ve spent most of the morning in the same position.

A comfortable desk setup is a useful starting point. Keep frequently used items within reach, adjust your screen and chair to suit you, and leave room to vary your position.

Build opportunities for movement into your day too—change tasks, shift position or take a short walk when practical. Adapt these ideas to your abilities and work environment.

If discomfort persists or interferes with your usual activities, a clinical examination can help guide appropriate next steps.

Save this as a reminder for your next busy desk day.

#DeskWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #MovementMatters #MusculoskeletalHealth
Bone health is about more than how you feel today. Bone health is about more than how you feel today.

This World Osteoporosis Day, 20 October, we’re raising awareness of a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures—often without noticeable symptoms beforehand.

Your personal history matters. Age, family history, previous fractures, certain medicines and medical conditions can help guide decisions about bone-health investigations.

If you have osteoporosis, activity advice should take your bone health and fracture history into account. Appropriate movement, nutrition, fall prevention and prescribed treatment can form part of an individual care plan.

Speak to your healthcare professional about your risk and the next steps appropriate for you.

Save this carousel as a reminder to make bone health part of your health conversations.

#WorldOsteoporosisDay #OsteoporosisAwareness #BoneHealth #HealthEducation
When last did you discuss your bone health with a When last did you discuss your bone health with a healthcare professional?

Ahead of World Osteoporosis Day tomorrow, 20 October, here are three useful questions to bring to your next consultation:

• What are my personal risk factors?
• Could a previous fracture be relevant?
• Would a bone-density scan or other investigations be appropriate for me?

Your age, family history, certain medical conditions and medicines can help inform that conversation. Mention any previous fractures, particularly those following a minor fall or injury.

Testing recommendations depend on your individual history and risk factors. Your healthcare professional can help you understand the appropriate next steps.

Save these questions for your next health discussion.

#WorldOsteoporosisDay #BoneHealth #OsteoporosisAwareness #HealthEducation
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