Chiropractors are passionate about supporting the health of their patients.
As food is vital to well-being, we may provide nutrition advice. This may raise some questions, such as:
Do chiropractors study nutrition?
Can what you eat affect your recovery?
What should you eat?
Your sleep habits play a crucial role in your spinal health. The position you choose, the mattress and pillow you use, and ensuring you achieve sufficient zzz’s matter. These five tips may help you achieve better sleep and spinal health.
Your spine is an extraordinary feat of biological engineering, designed to move, support, protect, weight-bear, absorb shock, and more. Understanding this intricate marvel helps you know your body better.
Knowing what to expect when you consult with a chiropractor can be complicated. There is no one-size- fits-all solution, but let's look at some similarities in chiropractic treatment to give you a starting point.
Our brains are complicated… but our needs are simple. We respond to fatty, sugary, salty foods with immediate, short-term feelings of pleasure, and this can present itself as cravings for unhealthy foods. Unfortunately this can have a serious impact on our health. Learn more in our latest Newsletter.
The New Year is often a time for both reflection on the past and anticipation for the year ahead, prompting us to consider the changes we want, (or need) to make, and how to achieve them.
Do you have questions about chiropractic care? Many people do, and we love sharing insight into this wonderful profession. With that in mind, let’s dive into some of the more common questions.
Are you aware of the toll repetitive tasks can have on your body? Many of us overlook this, but it's crucial to recognise the potential consequences, such as repetitive strain injury (RSI).
Does your neck pop, crack or grind when you move? If you're worried these noises might signal a problem like arthritis, read on for more information.
Do you pay attention to your breathing, or do you take this life-sustaining process for granted?
Melatonin has become a popular topic as awareness increases about the importance of sleep for our health and wellbeing.
Have you heard of fascia? If you haven’t, you’re not alone; this tissue type is present throughout your body but there isn’t a lot known about it.
Have you been told that you have scoliosis? Are you wondering what this is and what this means for your spine?
Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves — the parts that make up this system — are constantly at work. This allows you to adapt to your inner and outer worlds. In health, this promotes wellbeing.
do you know this practice is good for you? What are the benefits, and how can you stay safe?
Zinc is one of the trace minerals we need in our diet to stay healthy. We only require it in small amounts, but it has many important functions in our bodies.
You've likely heard of the term, “use it or lose it.” But why is it so important to keep moving
as you age?
Do you have a pinched nerve, or wonder if you might? This condition can be incredibly painful; disabling even. So, it’s important to understand what it is, why it happens and how to find relief. Also, what steps may prevent a pinched nerve in the first place.
Do you have pain at your elbow? Is the discomfort worse on movement and everyday use?
Is your shoulder painful, and are you experiencing stiffness and disability which has worsened over time?
When we consider joint pain, obesity is generally not the first thought that springs to mind.
Taking a closer look at the salt you get in your diet might surprise you. If you don’t keep track of your sodium intake, it could be time to start.
If you were to take 7500 daily steps over the course of 80 years, you would rack up over 219 million paces in your lifetime. That’s a lot of work for two knees.
A sprained ankle is a common injury in our sports loving communities. It often happens during soccer, footy, netball, running, and walking.
Have you given much thought to your balance? Or do you, like many others, take this ability for granted?
Have you ever sprinted for a backhand only to have a back spasm stop you in your tracks? Maybe you’ve been nursing spinal discomfort but it’s affecting your serve and smash? Back pain is common in tennis players; your sport might be causing, or making your pain worse.
If you’re looking for an activity that has an array of health benefits, consider taking up swimming. It’s a low-cost, low-impact, and relaxing activity that provides a full body workout.
As anyone with lower back pain will know, it can take time to find the best sleeping position. But is the one you found comfortable and beneficial?
Most people know they should stretch their muscles before they exercise, but what happens if you stretch all the time?
If you make a conscious effort to stretch all your muscles throughout the day, not just before or after you exercise, you may discover some surprising benefits.
Many people think sciatica is a medical condition that describes back and leg pain. There are misconceptions around the causes and how to treat it with many believing there’s a “one size fits all” approach to alleviating it.
Around the world, chiropractors are using over 100 adjustment techniques to alleviate pain, enhance joint function, and reduce inflammation. What are they doing for you?
If you suffer from chronic pain, you may think no one understands how you feel. But, did you know one in five Australians are suffering from it too, and even more in the over-65 age bracket?