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Notes from the doctor.
Plain-English articles on back pain, sciatica, headaches, posture and pregnancy, written by Dr. Haleema Khan, British, UK-trained female chiropractor in Dubai.
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13 October 2026 · 5 min readTypes of headaches: what the location of your headache can tell youTension, neck-related, migraine, sinus and cluster headaches feel different. Here is how to tell them apart, and when to get urgent help.
13 October 2026 · 5 min read"Slipped disc" explained: disc bulge vs herniationDiscs don't actually slip. Here is what a bulge and a herniation really are, and why most people improve without surgery.
13 October 2026 · 5 min readSitting all day? What it does to your back, and simple fixesLong hours at a desk leave many people stiff and sore. Small, regular changes make a bigger difference than a perfect chair.
13 October 2026 · 4 min readPelvic pain in pregnancy (SPD): what helpsPelvic girdle pain is common in pregnancy and after birth. Everyday tips, a simple exercise, and when to contact your maternity team.
13 October 2026 · 5 min read