When that old niggling back pain flares up, do you reach for an ice pack or a heat pack? If you’re not sure which one to use and when, this quick guide is here to help. When to ICE your pain In the RICE method for injury management (Rest, Ice,...
It won’t surprise anyone that patients seek chiropractors to treat neck pain. Recently we’ve been exploring the link between neck pain and a range of other painful conditions and how a chiropractor can help. In this article, we’re looking at the connection between a sore neck and other prevalent complaints...
What does peak performance mean for you? We all know that physical activity is a vital part of our health and fitness, but sometimes, we forget that just as a car needs to be checked and maintained, so do our bodies! Aussie ouchies! According to the Australian Institute of Health...
When working out, you should never ignore the importance of warming up and cooling down via stretching to promote good performance, optimal recovery and injury prevention. The following chiro-specific exercises may help with boosting range of motion, minimising aching muscles and joints and preventing workout injuries. Doorway stretch 1. Stand...
An active lifestyle could mean anything from a job that keeps you on your feet for most of the day to a training athlete to a busy parent. You probably have an idea if your lifestyle is active but you might not know why chiropractic care is so important to...
One of the best-known reasons patients seek out the help of chiropractors is for neck pain and you may not know that a sore neck is often associated with headaches and dizziness as well. In fact, a headache could be due to chiropractic problems such as a misaligned neck. So...
Chiropractic care is helpful at any stage of your life, but if you’re pregnant, this is a particularly important time to book a consultation with a chiropractor. In this blog, we’ll be taking a look at the importance of chiropractic care during pregnancy. The benefits of chiropractic care for pregnant...
One question that we’re often asked by our clients is how to get good posture. Not only does good posture help help help help help improve spine health, but it could also help with pain management. Here are three habits to get into to help help help help help improve...
You might consider neck pain to be a pretty common complaint. What you might not know is that it is often accompanied by dizziness. Since many patients turn to chiropractors for neck pain, you may be wondering if your chiropractor can also help with your dizziness. Unfortunately the answer isn’t...
Chiropractic care is often associated with older adults and sports players. However, many parents enlist the help of chiropractors to enhance the health of their children and mitigate their pain without resorting to medication. In this guide, we’ll explore the topic of chiropractic care for kids and answer some questions...
