Laughter Is The Best Medicine
Laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter can help: Strengthen your immune system Boost mood Diminish pain Protect you from the damaging effects of stress Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than […]
The Benefits of Hiking
Walking is one of the most simple exercises we can do for our general health. The benefits appear to be greatly amplified when walking in nature! There are plenty of us who love to spend as many hours of the day outdoors as we can, and hiking is obviously quite healthy for the body, but […]
Disc Problems In The Neck – Chiropractic vs Injection
An interesting bit of research was done in the Orthopaedic University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Switzerland published in the Journal of Manipulative Therapeutics (JMPT). It talks about disc herniation visible on MRI in the neck and compares the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments (referred to as Spinal Manipulative Therapy {SMT}) with injection into the affected nerve root. The study finds […]
FAQs 1: Is My Problem ‘Bone’ or ‘Muscular’?
The question assumes that a chiropractor’s main focus is ‘bone’ (or joint only) and if the problem is ‘bone’, then it is a chiropractic problem. Some assume then if the problem is ‘muscle’ then someone else must deal with it. In actual fact the focus of the chiropractor would more accurately be on ‘NERVE’ function. […]
Chiropractic Care For Jaw Problems
CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR JAW PROBLEMS Problems of the Jaw or TMJ (Temporo Mandibular Joint) we call TMJ dysfunction. Common symptoms are : headaches, grinding or gnashing of teeth while sleeping (called Bruxism), ”clicky” jaw, neck and shoulder pain and tightness. Less common symptoms are: numbness or pins and needles often to one side, ear ache, […]
Back To School – Tips From Your Chiropractor
Many parents have taken the opportunity to bring in their kids during the school holiday period for a spinal check up. Here are a few tips I give to parents: 1. Shoes – Have a look at the general condition of your kids shoes. My best advise is, don’t wait until they’re completely worn out […]
Chiropractic & Fall Prevention
Falls as we get older are a major concern as up to one-third of those over the age of 65 experience a fall each year. Of those hospitalized due to a fall, almost half lose their independence and enter a nursing home. These are USA figures taken from an article published in 2007. (Link: http://www.chiroaccess.com/Articles/Fall-Prevention-How-Can-Chiropractors-Be-Involved.aspx?id=0000029). Fall […]
Chiropractic & Chest Pain
Non cardiac chest pain is a common problem presenting to a chiropractors’ practice. Chest pain can present in various ways and if there is any question that the pain is anything but musculoseletal in origin and may arise from a heart or lung problem I refer directly for medical assessment. More often than not the […]
Chiropractic & Fall Prevention In Our Aging Population
Falls as we get older are a major concern as up to one-third of those over the age of 65 experience a fall each year. Of those hospitalized due to a fall, almost half lose their independence and enter a nursing home. These are USA figures taken from an article published in 2007. (Link: http://www.chiroaccess.com/Articles/Fall-Prevention-How-Can-Chiropractors-Be-Involved.aspx?id=0000029). Fall […]
Chiropractic Education
Chiropractic education in Australia is 5 years full time university study. It is similar in other parts of the world, New Zealand being a popular choice for Australian students. I graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne. For those interested in a chiropractic career, see the links below to our Australian and New Zealand institutions: RMIT […]
Ice vs Heat
Home Care: Heat or Ice? Ice helps with inflammation and heat helps relax muscle tightness. Often there is a bit of both where the spine is involved, although reducing inflammation is the priority in my opinion. Research and opinions have varied greatly in what to recommend over the years although I’ve made a few observations […]
Office Stretches
Don’t have time to take a walk? Stand up and stretch. Don’t have time to stand up? Sit and stretch! Stretching keeps your muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, our muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on […]
