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It was smiles all round at the Rathpeacon Family Fun Day held last month. Even the sun made an appearance! Blarney Active Retirement Group enjoying a guided tour along the Blackwater Valley with Avondhu Blackwater Partnership. The group visited Mount Melleray, Lismore and Tourin House and Gardens, Cappoquin. To book a guided heritage bus tour or to seek further information please contact Damien Tobin on 025-33411 or [email protected]. Like Facebook? Like The Muskerry News? The Muskerry News is now on facebook with live daily news from YOUR area. CASEY MOTORS ALDERLAND•WATERLOO•BLARNEY Service & Repair of Cars • Vans • Light Commercials Liam Casey Phone 021 • 4383456 Mobile 087 • 2096018

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Jane Fleming from Mayfield, celebrating her Hen Night at Curraheen Park, making a presentation to Noel and John Crowley, Griffins Garden Centre and Restaurant was presented with the Macroom, following the John Linehan trained, Droopys Delfino's Gael-Taca award for Irish Language in Business last Thursday win in the Mary's Flight 525. pic Mike English night. This year all the staff at Griffins have been polishing up their cúpla focail, and everyone was getting involved to get the Irish lan- guage into every facet of their business. From their bi-lingual web- site (www.griffinsgardencentre.ie) to their advertising in the news- papers and radio, Ireland’s first language has been given the atten- tion and respect it deserves. Griffins are proud to be Irish, growing 80% of their own plants here in beautiful Dripsey and sourcing their restaurant's ingredients from local farmers. Ionad Garraíodóireachta uí Ghríofa - Áit Álainn ar Fad.

Castle is the place to be this Saturday Whatever you do, don't miss Blarney Castles' Summer Garden Fair 'Blarney in Bloom' which takes place on Saturday July 14th. The fair is being run in aid of wonderful Cork charity Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and there will be a range of specialist nurseries, in addition to arts and crafts, garden displays and birds of prey, not forgetting the guide dogs themselves of course. Access to the gardens are also included with the very reasonable €5 entry fee and children under 12 go free. It's going to be a great family day out, make sure you're there.

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Scoil Barra Ballincollig’s latest production ‘The Circle of Life’ wowed their audience last month with the students incredible performances. This wonderful theatrical treat featured all the characters and songs from the popular Disney hit musical The Lion King, and the liveliest, most energetic company of young actors, singers and dancers anyone had ever seen! pics Mike English

Blarney Tidy Towns would like to very much thank Paul O'Connor of Paul O'Connor Shoes, Ballincollig, who gave them a very generous contribution for the purchase of a strimmer. Paul is pictured above presenting the equipment to Tom MacGrath, Blarney Tidy Towns. They also thanked both Blarney Chamber of Commerce and Muskerry News who gave us a sizeable contribution towards a hedgecutter. Support by all is greatly appreciated. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 5 Tears and laughter as Blarney schools close their doors, to re-open as one On June 15th Scoil an Chroí Ró Naofa and Scoil Íosagáin closed its doors to become Scoil Chroí Íosa. A special mass was held to celebrate this auspicious occasion which was attended by a number of special guests, past teachers, parents, grandparents and children. The children of both schools played an integral part in the mass with readings, prayers of the faithful, offertory and very impressive choirs from both schools and after mass both schools were open for visitors. On display were old roll books and photos from various events over the last 50 years or more and it was a great night for old school friends to reminisce. As always the Parents Association played a huge role on the night with refreshments. We are all looking forward to the changes that September will bring.

Shournagh Childcare currently have vacancies for full day care and After school care August / September 2012 Contact Claire 021-4385136 Page 6 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Irish Guide Dogs, once again, benefit from Crookstown walk

Mary Kenneally (Crookstown) Cllrs. Martin Coughlan, and Norma Barry Murphy Macroom and Derry Canty, Arianne O'Sullivan, Norma O'Callaghan Helen and Zara Knight ready to (Cloughdubh) braving the Ballincollig, under cover at the Dylan Wynne on the road. and Nicole Yelverton take part in the Walk elements at the Walk Crookstown Walk Catherine Michaella O'Mahony, O'Riordan, Sheila Deasy, Noreen Nora Cullinane Healy, and Kathleen Marian Creedon were Coughlan, ready for the Sheila bad weather as Fleming and they took part Tara Casey Walk. ready to take part in the Walk.

Casey, Jack and Noirin Clifford and friends taking part in the Walk.

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Prize winners from Scoil an Chroí Ró Naofa in the Blarney Tidy Towns sponsored Anti-Litter art competition; Cibile Cyriac 2nd, Simon Forrest 1st, Seniors. Eoghan Sheehan, 1st, Harris Ridzuak, 2nd, Juniors.

Some of the superb entries, including the winning entry from Simone O’Shea, Scoil íosagáin .

Prize winners Gaelscoil Mhuscraí, in the Blarney Tidy Towns sponsored anti-litter art competition. Ar clé, Liah Ní Chriomín, dara duais, Diarmuid MacDonnacha, céad duais, agus Jule Ní Prize winners from Scoil íosagáin in the Blarney Tidy Towns sponsored Shuilleabháin. Bhí Sam Ó Cadhloda as láthair. Comhgairdeas. Anti-Litter art competition. Serena Mullane, 1st, Ava Moynihan, 2nd in junior section. Overall winner of the competition, Simone O'Shea with her painting featuring SuperValu. Emma Coleman, 2nd in senior section. Winner of the senior section, Cliodhna O'Connell was absent. Well done to all and keep up the fight against litter. Leo Murphy AUNTIESBAR SOLICITORS THE ATRIUM, BLACKPOOL, CORK Full Legal Service provided including • Property conveyancing • Personal Injuries • IT & IP Law • Wills & Probate • Family Law • Criminal Law • Employment Law Tower, Blarney. Telephone: 021 4385123 • Civil Disputes Family run Pub & Restaurant Contact Live Music Every Weekend All Parties Catered For 7332974 • 0877505731 Serving food 7 days a week [email protected] Breakfast served all day www.leomurphysolicitors.com Food served ‘til 6pm Mon - Fri and ‘til 9pm weekends Page 8 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Times Past... with Brian Gabriel, Blarney and District Historical Society

World Events of July 1912 – One Hundred Years Ago Ireland: A 120,000 strong rally of Ulster’s Orange Order came to cele A varied selection of newspaper headlines from around the world. brate the Battle of the Boyne and to oppose Home Rule. 1st Morocco: Declared a French Protectorate. United States: Woodrow Wilson “Woodie” Guthrie, folk singer (This England: Many shows and markets in U.K. cancelled due to foot-and- Land Is Your Land) born mouth outbreak. 15th Africa: The British Garrison based at Coomassie on the Gold Coast United States: Harriet Quimby, America’s first woman pilot, was killed (Ghana), was relieved by a force under Colonel Willcocks after much when she fell 1,500 feet out of her aeroplane. She was not wearing a fighting. safety harness. 17th Sweden: IAF (Intl Amateur Athletic Federation) forms in 2nd Germany: Count Zeppelin’s experimental airship ascended from Stockholm. Friedrichshaven on Lake Constance and travelled the three and a half 18th Ireland: Irish Nationalist leader Redmond is wounded in Dublin by a miles to Immarstadt. hatchet thrown at the Prime Minister’s carriage by a suffragist. United States: Woodrow Wilson wins Democratic nomination or Japan: The Japanese volcano Mount Azuma erupted suddenly killing Presidency of U.S.A. after an exhausting 46 ballots in five days. over 200 people. Serbia: The country joins the Greek-Bulgarian alliance against Turkey th in the Balkans. 19 France: In Paris, the Metro underground railway system was opened. nd 3rd Ireland: Police establish a ring around four counties to prevent mov 22 England: Royal Navy warships in the Mediterranean were recalled by ment of cattle as an outbreak of foot-and-mouth is reported. the Admiralty to the North Sea to counter the growing German fleet. England: In London, the Board of Trade inquiry into Titanic disaster Sweden: Athletes took part in fourteen sports in the Stockholm finds Captain Smith, who went down with the ship, guilty of negl Olympics of 1912 and the sensation of the Games was Jim Thorpe, an gence. American of Red Indian descent who won the pentathlon and then went th on to win the decathlon by an astonishing 680 points. 4 United States: On Independence Day, in Corning, New York an express rd train crashes into the rear of a stalled excursion train, killing 39. 23 Serbia: King Alexander of Serbia announced his intended marriage to 5th England: Larkhill, Wiltshire Captain E.B. Loraine and Staff-Sergeant Madame Dara Maschin, a widowed lady of the court. This provoked the R.H.V. Wilson were killed in the first fatal aeroplane accident on cabinet to resign and ex-King Milan to leave the country. Salisbury Plain. They were flying a Nieuport Monoplane and when United States: The Modesty League declares war on tight dresses. making a tight turn the aeroplane plunged toward the ground and 27th England: Dock strike ends after 10 weeks. crashed. Both pilot and passenger were members of the Air Battalion, 29th South Africa: Five thousand Boer troops, hemmed into the Brandswater Royal Engineers and were the first Royal Flying Corps personnel to die basin by Lord Robert’s forces, surrendered. in an aircraft crash while on duty. Italy: King Umberto was assassinated by an anarchist named Bresci. 6th England: Foot-and-mouth outbreak widens. The King was just leaving a prize-giving ceremony in the town of 8th Italy: 15 month trial of Neapolitan Camorra gangsters finds nine Monza, near Milan, when he was attacked. Bresci fired three shots from accused guilty of murder, one prisoner cuts his own throat in the dock. a revolver; the first hitting the king in the heart. England: At Wimbledon, Ethel Larcombe beats Charlotte Sterry for the 30th Japan: Mutsuhito, 120th Emperor of Japan dies at age 60. He reigned Ladies’ singles title while Anthony Wilding beats Arthur Gore for the from 1867 to 1912. Men’s singles crown. 31st Germany: Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, died 9th England: Huge Royal Navy review at Spithead. ‘somewhat suddenly’ at Rosenau Castle, Coburg. 87 miners killed in huge colliery explosion in Yorkshire. United States: The American government prohibits movies & photos of 12th England: House of Commons in London gives a second reading to prize fights (censorship). Franchise Bill. Even after 100 years, nothing much changes, except perhaps, the names.

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Local show needs your support Inniscarra Agricultural Show, Old Time Threshing and Vintage Rally meeting is taking place on Tuesday July 24th at 9.00pm in the Community Centre, Inniscarra, and your support would be greatly appreciated. All craft people who would like to display and perhaps give a talk on their skills such as lace making, knitting, paintings etc are very welcome, as are any children who may like to enter paintings, toy making etc The popular pets corner is back again this year and anyone who would like to exhibit their pets should also contact the show. To find out more please phone Inniscarra Community Centre on 021-7332211 before 1pm Monday to Friday.

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The proceeds of the O’Leary’s Centra Tower Spinathon, in memory of the late Mark Noonan, were handed over last month to Marymount Hospice. The Spinathon was a tremendous success and attracted a huge crowd, including a few famous faces who were delighted to come along and remember Mark, who’s first anniversary occurred at that time.

Shane Dwyer Chairman of the Knocknaheeney/Hollyhill Justice Youth Committee signing the visitors book during a courtesy visit to the Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald at the City Hall, Cork. Also included are Sinead Wilson (Project Coordinator), Community Garda Des Prendergast and committee members. pic Billy macGill Blarney Beauty Summer Courses for Girls (12-16) Blarney Beauty are offering a fun summer experience for girls who are beginning to experiment with nails, skincare, make-up and their hair and who would like to learn how the professionals do it. Tadhg O'Connell (Ballincollig), Jake O'Brien (Aherla) and Morgan The course offers a little theory and loads of practical work and fun. Foley (Ballincollig) at Curraheen Park for the Ballincollig GAA The week long course will concentrate on a different aspect of Feile Peil fundraiser. pic Mike English grooming each day. Now enrolling for week 23rd - 27th July Senator Colm Burke and week 30th July to 3rd August. ADVICE CENTRE To find out more please contact 90 A, Shandon Street, Cork Eileen on 085 1184643 Times: Monday’s 2.30 PM - 4.00 PM and Saturday’s 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM

Washington House, 33, Washington Street, Cork. 021 4893771 or 01 6183115 Email: [email protected] Website: www.colmburke.eu Page 12 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 13 Berrings Macra AGM took place June 15th and the following officers were elected: Chairperson: Noreen Healy Vice Chair: Aileen Sheehan Secretary: Siobhan O’Leary Vice Secretary: Jenny Higgins, Treasurer: Aileen Hennessy Vice Treasurer: Joan Marie Healy, PRO: Norma Downing Vice PRO: Norma Hurley, Sports & Social: Deirdre O’Callaghan, Joanne Casey & Colm O’Leary YFDG: Lawrence Burke and Liam Hennessy. Best of Luck to all for the year ahead. Congratulations to Norma Hurley who Donoughmore parishioners are really getting into gear for the annual Berrings Macra will host a Mid- Donoughmore Carnival which will take place from 19th to 22nd July. Summer Know Your Neighbour BBQ received Berrings Macra Highlights of this fabulous annual event include a cookery demonstration @ The Wayside Inn, Friday 13th July Person of the year by Masterchef’s Christine O’Sullivan, Munster tug of war, Donoughmore 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. award. 7 race, novelty dog show and of course a vintage machinery display. A funfair will also be on site all weekend. Meghan On Thursday 19th July a children’s fancy dress competition will take Collins, palce at 7.30pm before the official opening of the amenity walkway and Crossbarry, outdoor gym at 8pm. There will be a magic show at 8.30pm, or if sport is Road Bowling more your thing you can watch the inter firm soccer tournament and inter European Gold townland tug of war which takes place also at 8.30pm. Medal Winner, On Friday 20th July the Donoughmore 7 walk will commence at 7pm, receiving the followed by the one mile fun run at 7.30pm and the Donoughmore 7 race Cork City and at 8pm. There will be a mini sports in the pitch for kids (after the race) County Youth and another heat of the inter townland tug of war. Sports Award Saturday 22nd is the date for the St. John Forde Memorial Match at for June from 7.30pm, followed by a cookery demonstration with Masterchef Christine Roger Russell, O’Sullivan with cheese and wine reception at 8.30pm. General Manager Gresham Metropole Hotel. Also included are Sunday 23rd July is a full day and some of the highlights include John Buckley, John Buckley Sports Co-Sponsor, Cllr. Barbara Munster tug of war championship, farmer’s market, vintage display, Murray, Mayor Cork County, Cllr. John Buttimer, Lord Mayor, novelty dog show, novelty sports (including egg throwing!), potter’s Susan Greene, Chairperson Bol Chumann na hEireann, her mother, wheel, sheaf tossing (as seen on Feirm Factor) and a children’s treasure Marguerite, her coach and grandfather, Tom Collins, family hunt. members and friends. Picture: MIke English. It all draws to a close on Sunday 23rd with tag rugby at 7pm, inter firm soccer tournament final at 8pm, inter townland tug of war final at 9pm Enjoying the and BBQ by O’Crualaoi’s Butchers and Music at 9pm. racing at Kerry Pike, Tower, Blarney, Curraheen County Cork Park. 021 4877112 INDIAN RESTAURANT / 4877757 Sean and Anna O'Connor EARLY BIRD MENU (Freemount) with Mark and Sunday to Thursday 5pm - 7.30pm David Lenihan (Berrings) CHOICE OF APPETISERS enjoying the racing at Curraheen Samosa (Veg) €3.95 • Onion Bhajee €3.95 Park. Chooza Pakora €3.95 • Seekh Kebab €3.95 Picture: Mike English. 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Blarney Person of The Month BLARNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Award 2012 www.blarneycommunity.net The May Blarney Person of the Month is Tim Crowley The June Person of the stride every day of the week. Month is popular Tim works tirelessly; seven days a week, three hundred corner show owner, and sixty four days of the Tim Crowley. year, closing only on Tim was nominated by one of Christmas day. He is his many appreciative extremely courteous, customers who told us, “Tim respectful, sociable and is a very popular member of friendly to every customer. the community. He is Tim greets everyone by their unwavering in helping his name, and always with a customers in every way smile. I'm sure you'd agree possible, especially that Tim is a huge part of delivering groceries to the our community.” elderly residents of the village which he takes in his

Tim’s name now goes forward with May for his unstinting charitable work; and winner Mary O’Mahony, Waterloo, April Champion Greyhound Trainer Johnny Linehan winner and Blarney Tidy Towns Chairman Tom our January winner, to the overall award of MacGrath, March winner Dylan Linehan, for Blarney Person of The Year Award which will his sporting achievements; Denis O’Donovan, be announced at a ceremony in January 2013.

Denis O’Donovan TomMcGrath Mary O’Mahoney Dylan Linehan Johnny Linehan DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BLARNEY PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD? THEN LET US KNOW... The awards aim is to recognise achievement, leadership and altruism so that others may be inspired to follow. You can nominate anyone who’s contribution has singled them out as deserving of recognition, be it in community, sport, business, arts, family or indeed from any sector or activity in our community. Send your nomination with the name of your nominee and the reason you wish to nominate them (along with your name, address and contact details) to Blarney Person of The Month Awards, The Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney or by email to [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 15 Blarney business people inspired by Millstreet teenager What an inspiring morning listening to Joanne O'Riordan address Blarney Chamber of Commerce at Miss Katie's Tearooms, Blarney, when she visited the village last month. A host of stars from the world of sport also came to listen to Joanne, who was just back from her trip addressing the United Nations. pics courtesy Kay Dennehy

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Pictured at the coffee morning last month at The Castle Hotel held by Friends of Father Martin (the Blarney local missionary in South Africa). All monies raised went directly towards Fr. Martins work in Africa which includes providing food, shelter and support for those in need. pics courtesy Kay Dennehy Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 19 Two gorgeous young Blarney charity women from Blarney and Glanmire will celebrates first birthday feature on this year's Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model. 21-year old Kelly Forde from Glanmire and 19- year old Lisa Madden from Blarney have made it into the top 20. Tune in to the famous model house to see how our local girls get on.

Kathleen Sugrue, Farnanes and Ann Ryan, Ballincollig at the second annual Mercy Universtiy Hospital Foundation Ladies Lunch in the Maryborough Hotel. All proceeds went to Cancer services at the Mercy Hospital, Cork. pic Darragh Kane

At Macra’s National Dairy Council Tag Rugby Final in Portlaoise Rugby Club is the Ovens Macra Club from Co. Cork. (L-R) Standing; Tim Crowley, Arthur Crowley, Mick O' Regan, Denis Daly, Diarmuid Foley, Dan O' Leary. Front Row; Karen Daly, Laura Anne O' Sullivan, Siobhan Crowley, Liz Daly & Niamh Foley. Ovens Team win Macra All Ireland tag rugby A large number of children with autism and their The Macra na Feirme all Ireland National Dairy Council Tag Rugby final title has gone to the Ovens Macra club for the second year running. families from all over the country descended on Ovens defeated Mountmellick Macra club. Eleven teams from around Blarney Golf Resort on the Thursday July 5th to the country took part in the final at the Portlaoise Rugby Club on celebrate the 1st birthday of Blarney Charity My Sunday July 9th. Another Cork team that took part in the final was Freemount Macra. Canine Companion (Autism Services). A great night was had by all at the party which was organised by Joe and Audrey Rossa, whose son Oisin has assistance dog Fudge provided by MCC. My Canine Companion is a registered charity established on the June 16th 2011 in Blarney and has had a very hectic first year. They have 47 dogs in their system in their first year in three different programmes. Six fully qualified assistance dogs have been placed with children with autism with another three to qualify next week, and these dogs have changed the lives of the children they are partnered with and their families. The dogs provide safety independence and companionship to their children opening up a Ballincollig Picture Framing whole new world for them and their families Full Framing Services at Realistic Prices They have also established a puppy programme, the first of its’ kind where pups are matched and placed with children and their Factory Showroom Open families when the are only twelve weeks old, so that they grow up Photos Posters Certificates with the child forming a deep bond from day one. The charity have Jerseys Canvas Stretching Mirrors a further twelve pups of differing ages which are being raised by Open: Mon - Thurs 9.15am - 5.30pm our puppy walkers around the country. Friday 9.15am - 5pm • Saturday 10am - 1pm My Canine Companion would like to thank all their volunteers for their kind help throughout the year. They do not receive any Unit 8A, Innishmore Ind. Est., Ballincollig government aid and rely solely on collections and charitable 021 4878799 / 087 8121115 donations. If you would like to help or become involved you can www.ballincolligpictureframing.com find out more about My Canine Companion on 021 4516656/ www.mycaninecompanion.ie Page 20 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Because today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Blarney Community Preschool didn’t let the rain stop their fun as their school year drew to a close. First they enjoyed their Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the very special surroundings of Blarney Castle, followed the next day by their annual sports and ice cream day in the school field. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 21

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TOOL HIRE SERVICES Page 26 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News 20 Telltale Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Spine By Dr. Bryan Thirsk D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) There have been many patients of mine over the years who struggle to bend forward to touch your toes. Reduced range of motion is a came to our Clinic for the first time thinking that they went symptom of spinal or pelvic dysfunction and/or muscle tightness which may indicate a brewing problem. to bed one night perfectly healthy, and by some unlucky An ache or throb in one (or both) shoulder(s). Often indicative of joint twist of fate, woke up the next day with their ailment. The mis-alignment or postural distress in the lower neck, upper back, or upper chances of it actually happening this way are quite slim. ribs. The fact of the matter is that the majority of these people had Drop of one hip or one shoulder when compared to the other side. experienced several “warning signs” within their body for weeks, months, Check for this by standing in your underwear in front of a long mirror. or even many years before their problem grew into something larger, more You have pins and needles, tingling, or numbness in your arms, legs, noticeable, and potentially more problematic. hands, or feet. A classic sign of excessive nerve pressure in the spine. When it comes to your spine and nervous system, there are some telltale Recurrent sprains or muscular strain (pull) injuries. Pulling muscles signs that commonly indicate that things might not be right. Ignore these regularly during exercise, sport, or even routine work activities is often an signals for long enough, as we commonly do, and it is more than likely indication of body mis-alignment or chronic muscle imbalance. Postural that your minor (or even painless) problem will eventually develop into a tightening is another common cause not to be overlooked. significant pain, injury, impairment, or even an outright health crisis if You often feel tired, fatigued, or exhausted. Chronic tension, pain, you’re not careful or paying attention to what your body is trying to tell stiffness or imbalance in the spine and body is exhausting to your nervous you. system and can drain your energy. It will also affect your mood and Here is a list of common “warning signs” that qualified Doctors of general sense of well-being. Chiropractic look for when they check the health and function of your You have low resistance to colds, flu, and other illnesses. Spinal spine and neuro-musculo-skeletal system. Do any of these sound familiar dysfunction negatively impacts your immune system. Correcting spinal to you? Feel free to ask (or even check) your friends, family members, dysfunction can boost your energy and bolster your natural resistance and especially your children, whether or not they have noticed any of these against illnesses and disease. things. And if so, choose to be proactive and get checked by your local You have difficulty taking a full or satisfying deep breath. Breathing, Chiropractor. As with any problem, or potential problem, early detection is posture, chest and rib cage expansion, and healthy spinal function are all always the key to staving off health problems down the road. inter-related. The heels on your shoes appear to wear unevenly. This can be due to Growing pains in children. Make no mistake, these pains are not normal. uneven leg length, pelvic skew or spinal mis-alignment, a dropped arch in Nor do all children get them. These pains commonly represent an alarm one foot, imbalance, or uneven stress along the length of the spine. bell that something is wrong, mis-aligned, or not working properly in the Your jaw clicks, locks, or pops. This can often be related to poor posture, body of a child. and may indicate mis-alignment of the vertebrae in your neck, or You feel regular stress, tension, or ache in an area of your body. Stress imbalance of the jaw itself. dysfunction and postural tightening of joints and muscles are the common One knee, one hip, or one shoulder, clicks or pops but the other does culprit here, and can progress to chronic pain or lead to progressive states not. A classic sign of joint mis-alignment or muscular imbalance that can of dysfunction or injury. lead to pain or injury. You just don’t feel “right” these days. Sometimes the symptoms of You regularly suffer with migraine or tension headaches. Both of these chronic spinal stress or progressive physical dysfunction can, in the types of headaches are highly associated with chronic mis-alignment of the absence of any noticeable pain, result in a sense of fatigue, low mood, and neck and/or excessive build-up of stress along the spine as it anchors at the the subtle suspicion that one’s health is not what it used to be. base of the skull. Chiropractors are expert doctors specialising in the correction of One leg appears shorter than the other. You may or may not feel this. problems located in the spine and neuro-musculo-skeletal framework To check, lie on your tummy with your legs straight out, and have a friend of the body. Dr. Bryan Thirsk is a Chiropractor and physical look at your heels or ankles to compare. rehabilitation specialist at the Glanmire Chiropractic Clinic, Eastcliffe One foot flares out when you stand, walk or lie on your back. Often a House (beside AIB bank), Glanmire, Co.Cork. 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