Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints people bring to their healthcare providers. But why is this area so vulnerable? The answer lies in its structure, function, and the demands we place on it every day. Your lower back, or lumbar spine, is responsible for s...
As the temperature drops, do your joints feel stiffer? You’re not alone − many people experience more joint pain in winter. But why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Cold weather can cause muscles to tighten, making joints feel stiff. Some researchers sug...
Winter sports like AFL, rugby, and netball are popular across Australia during the cooler months. These sports demand agility, strength, and endurance, but they also carry a higher risk of injury. The physical demands can take a toll on your body, but with the rig...
If you’re in pain, you likely want quick relief. However, while a single adjustment may offer temporary comfort, improving spinal function takes time. Just like building fitness, lasting changes don’t happen overnight. Each consultation supports long-term&...
Pickleball is a fantastic, accessible sport for Port Macquarie residents. Still, as with any physical activity, health and safety concerns must be considered. At Coastline Chiropractic Centre, we’ve seen an increase in injuries related to pickleball, particularly among those wh...
Knee injuries are common, especially in sports. Australians are passionate about sports, so understanding knee injuries is crucial. What types of injuries can occur? How can they be prevented? What might a knee injury mean for your future? Your knees are complex, supportin...
Inflammation is often misunderstood. While many think of it as harmful, it’s actually a natural part of the body’s healing process and defence system. The problem arises when inflammation doesn’t subside and becomes chronic. In this article, we’ll explain the effects of ...
Chiropractors can play a role in enhancing athletic performance and preventing injuries for athletes. Australian chiropractors commonly treat athletes, who consistently report high levels of trust and satisfaction in their care. Considering the physical demands athletes o...
These are large balls which are durable and flexible and designed to be puncture resistant. They can help improve your balance, stability, posture, and strength. Whether you're actively exercising or simply sitting on the ball, your body engages various muscle groups, particu...
Do you love to swim? Swimming is terrific for your body and mind, however, like any exercise, it may cause pain depending on your body’s condition. If you have a back problem, swimming may trigger or worsen discomfort. But it can also help you recover. Let’s look at why back...
Fermented foods have become popular for their health benefits, but what are they, and are they actually good for us? The process of fermenting foods has been around for centuries and was used as a way to preserve food and improve flavour and digestibility. Over time, ferm...
Have you thought about getting a massage, but unsure what this involves or what to expect? Many people love massage, experiencing benefi ts for their body and mind. Plus, the correct technique can complement chiropractic care. Let’s take a look at this approach to see if it su...
Are your muscles tight or tender? Do they feel like taut bands or knotted ropes? When we exercise, our muscles can become tender, creating soreness which can be uncomfortable. Yet, nature may offer some help - certain foods show promise for relaxing tightness and easing discomfo...
Backbends involve arching your spine backward, creating a deep extension and opening in the front of your body. They’re called "backbends" because they primarily focus on bending your spine in the opposite direction of its natural curves. With this in mind we discuss the benef...
Your shoulder can be easily injured due to its complexity and vast range of motion and injuries are common, particularly in your rotator cuff. In this article, we explore what the rotator cuff is, how injuries can occur, and what you can do to keep your shoulders healthy.
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You may not think about how your feet are hitting the ground when you walk or run, but the way you step matters, especially if you enjoy sports, like running. If your feet twist inwards, or you have fallen arches, you could be excessively pronating. Let’s investigate this and w...
You probably know eating fibre is important for your health, but do you know why?
Fibre's main function is to maintain digestive system health, but it can also aid weight control, diabetes management, and decrease the likelihood of certain diseases.
A high fibre ...
Electrolytes are the mineral salts in your blood that regulate various body functions. They help keep the fluid levels in your body healthy and are essential for energy, aiding muscle movement, and maintaining brain and heart functioning. When electrolyte levels become too ...
Is netball, in truth, bad for knees and ankles? You may have heard comments about the risks, or experienced an injury yourself. You might wonder if your child should play. It’s important to make decisions that are based on sound evidence, so let’s take a look at th...
Do you suffer from exercise-induced cramps?
If you’re physically active, there’s a chance you may have suffered a muscle cramp and wondered what caused it.
A muscle cramp is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more skeletal muscles. It can cause pain and disco...
Love them or hate them, you’ve probably heard many claims made about them. So here are some FAQs and facts about the humble avocado. Are avocados fattening? Avocados are high in healthy fats – the unsaturated essential fatty acids and oils that allow us to absorb...
Have you ever wondered how you’re able to stand, bend, or dance?
Most of us can perform these actions without thought. But this seemingly simple ability is a complex feat of engineering. After all, we have so many moving parts. Why don’t we fall down? The answer li...
Do you, like many others, take your ability to balance for granted? That’s understandable – it’s often only when we experience a problem that we give it more thought. Yet, balance is more than simply remaining upright. There are complex processes that allow us to move, turn...
Cartilage is a connective tissue. Yes, it connects parts of you together, particularly your joints. Cartilage can be compared to a squash-able sweet. Whereas a boiled lolly cracks under pressure, a jelly baby bounces back.
There are three types of cartilage: elastic, fibro...
You've likely heard of the term, “use it or lose it.” But why is it so important to keep moving as you age? Physical activity has a raft of benefits: stronger bones and muscles, healthy weight, better balance, a sharper brain, it may even delay the onset of dementia. It ca...
Yoga has taken the world by storm, but how do you know this practice is good for you? What are the benefits, and how can you stay safe? Research shows there are a multitude of health benefits for both mind and body. A 2017 study published in the International jou...
Do your knees ache or feel stiff when you wake or sit too long? Do you have an old or new injury?
If the answer is yes, you’re not alone − around one in three people experience knee pain. Yet, while knee pain is common, many treatments can be unhelpful. With this in mind, ...
Have you wondered if massage therapy might compliment your chiropractic care? Or felt curious about what massage is or what it does, and how it might help? Massage therapy involves manipulating the body’s soft tissues, including the muscles, fascia, fibrous tissues, ligaments...
Do you have pain at your elbow? Is the discomfort worse on movement and everyday use? Does the problem stubbornly refuse to subside, even after rest? Do you frequently use your arms? You might have tennis or golfer’s elbow. These conditions have similar causes, effects and t...
Biking is a fun form of exercise, but is it helping or hurting your back?
Surprisingly the hamstring muscles are not very active when you’re walking or standing, but they play an extremely important role in other activities.
Do you think that strength training isn’t suitable for you? Find out why it is an essential part of an exercise plan for everybody.
It’s likely you’ve heard of a pulled hamstring. Maybe you’ve watched as your favourite sports player suddenly stopped, grasping the back of their thigh. You might have experienced it yourself or know someone who’s been struck by this troublesome injury. You may not realis...
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. It’s little wonder they can develop problems and become painful. Knees are prone to a range of issues. HOW...
The researchers in the journal Psychology of Sport & Exercise found that music can impact your effort. The athletes generated more enjoyment, and that this effect has the potential to reduce the chances of people giving up on exercise. During exercise, listening to mu...
A sprained ankle is a common injury in our sports loving communities. It often happens during soccer, footy, netball, running, and walking. Even minor sprains can take a long time to heal − one in three people still complain about ankle problems years after the injury...
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.
The main advantage that swimming has over other physical activities is that th...
Piriformis syndrome refers to pain in the buttocks area, just below your low back. The piriformis is an important hip muscle and is located near the sciatic nerve in the buttock, one of the largest nerves in the body. If the piriformis muscle aggravates the sciatic nerve, sting...
Muscles knots can be extremely painful, but there are many ways you can both prevent and treat them.
Muscle knots are muscle fibres that are tight and tense, even when your body is at rest. They may be sensitive to touch, and feel swollen and lumpy. Muscle knots commonl...
If you ask a chiropractor how many patients they see about cycling injuries, the answer might surprise you. From neck or shoulder injuries to lower back, knees and foot, cyclists suffer from injuries of all kinds. Surprisingly most injuries are not from direct trauma but rather ...
Running happens to be one of the best and easiest exercises that one can easily include in his or her fitness regime, and should. Running not only brings amazing cardiovascular benefits, but it also helps in staying physically, emotionally and mentally fit. Running keeps ...
The word arthritis in its real sense translates to ‘joint inflammation’. But, it is typically used to refer to more than 200 rheumatic conditions and disease of the tissues surrounding the joint and the connective joint tissues. Osteoarthritis is the most common type ...
Muscular strain is often caused due to over-stretching or pulled out muscles. This usually starts after fatigue attacks caused by overuse or inappropriate muscle twists. Muscle strains could happen in any part of the body, but mostly they affect the lower back, neck, shoulder, a...
As part of Spinal Health week 2019 (20-26 May) Coastline Chiropractic Centre are doing a Wellbeing Walk to encourage everyone, young, mature and canine to 'Just Start Walking'.
We will walk from Oxley Beach to Town Green and return (2.5km's approx). Where: Oxley Beach...
With today’s increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. Knee pain has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments. The knee joint’s primary function is to bend, straighten, and bear the weight of the body, along with the ankles...
Patellofemoral pain causes pain in and around the front of the knee. It’s also called “runner’s knee,” and can keep you from activities that involve bending your knee. Your knee is formed from the thighbone (femur), the shinbone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). ...
If you’ve ever experienced muscle cramps, you will know the searing pain and the panic to get rid of it. With such intense agony, you’d expect to be able to find out what it’s all about, but no one understands what causes it or even how it happens.
A muscle cramp also...
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 sur...
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