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1️⃣It’s not just mechanical: Yes, the herniated disc can physically compress the nerve root. But that’s only part of the story.

2️⃣ Chemical inflammation is often the real culprit: The spinal disc itself released inflammatory proteins when injured. The tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) can create a chemical “burn” on the nerve root, which can cause excruciating pain. This explains why some people have severe pain despite small herniations, and why others with large herniations have minimal symptoms. Sciatica is not always about the mechanical aspect of the injury.

3️⃣ Your body often heals the herniation naturally: Research shows that disc herniations, especially larger ones, tend to spontaneously resorb (shrink) over 12 months. It is unclear why this occurs but researchers hypothesise that the extruded disc material gets broken down and reabsorbed.

https://squareone.com.sg/resources/chiropractor-sciatica-singapore/

For nearly a decade, Square One Active Recovery has been a disruptor in Singapore’s chiropractic scene. We have consistently challenged the status quo. From swapping the standard “crack and pop” chiropractic model for an evidence-based, exercise-only approach to starting our own functional training gym.

https://squareone.com.sg/resources/why-square-one-moved-to-a-home-based-business/

Before you spend thousands of dollars on chiropractic packages in Singapore, you should know what the latest research actually says about spinal manipulation, if it works better than exercise, and whether those “wellness” or “maintenance care” plans chiropractors in Singapore are selling make any sense.

Spoiler alert: Most of what you’ve been told is marketing, not medicine.

https://squareone.com.sg/resources/chiropractic-adjustment-7-hard-truths-chiropractor-singapore/

Big news just dropped in the weight loss world. Just last week, the FDA approved Eli Lilly's Foundayo. It is the world's first oral GLP-1 pill that you can take any time of day without food or water restrictions. This is a huge contrast to ozempic, which is the injectable GLP-1 used to treat diabetes.

https://squareone.com.sg/resources/glp-1-for-weight-loss-fda-approves-eli-lillys-foundayo/

When we talk about pilates, the reformer comes to most people's mind. Indeed, most studios offer reformer group classes and even pilates-inspired methods like Strong Pilates or Lagree used equipment that very much resemble a reformer. While the reformer is popular, pilates is more than that.

https://squareone.com.sg/resources/why-the-cadillac-may-be-better-than-reformer-for-neck-and-shoulder-pain/

It's been six months since my last blog post! If you've been following Square One Active Recovery for a while, you might have noticed that October 2025 was the last time I published anything here. For someone who built Singapore's most-read chiropractic blog with over 300 posts and 10,000 readers, that's a pretty significant break.

https://squareone.com.sg/resources/what-its-been-almost-6-months-since-my-last-post/