Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), also known as Repetitive Stress Disorder, occurs when repetitive motions cause injury to the nerves, tendons and muscles. If you work in an office environment, using a computer, sitting in the same position and lifting heavy objects can all contribute to RSI. The parts of the...
Back pain can be one of the most irritating issues that anyone has to deal with. Stopping you from achieving your full range of mobility, back pain prevents you from going about your day as you would like to and can lead to further health issues in the long term....
Ear infections are a common – and for some, recurring – issue that can cause you to hit the brakes in everyday life. Caused by the swelling of the eustachian tubes and the subsequent blocking of ear fluids, such infections can be rather painful for the sufferer. Especially for small...
It can be frustrating to spend your daytime working on posture and alignment then wake up after a night’s sleep and feel the tell-tale twinge of neck pain. If you’ve been experiencing neck pain from sleeping, you are far from alone. Up to 15% of Australians report neck pain and...
Why does my wrist hurt? We have asked this question to ourselves whenever we feel pain in wrists but seldom pay attention to it until and unless the pain becomes unbearable. Wrist is a small part of our body and probably that’s why we often ignore it but let us...
Our lower back pain chiropractor researched the the Australian Bureau of Statistics and found that 4 million Australians suffer from back problems, including lower back pain. It’s so common that it’s been estimated that 70-90% of people will eventually suffer from it during their lifetime. Lower back pain varies in...
It is no secret that once in a while you might experience stiff neck pain. This pain is a result of multitudes of your daily activities such as falling asleep on a chair, watching TV, reading books, playing computer games and so on. However, experiencing severe stiff neck pain means...
Knee pain is devastating and can have an adverse effect on your capability to function optimally. Climbing the stairs, running, walking and bending over can become very difficult if your knee is in pain. Luckily, chiropractic care may assist you to regain your mobility and do usual daily tasks that...
When most people think about back pain, they generally imagine discomfort in the lower back, which is often a symptom of sitting in an office chair for too long or lifting a heavy object incorrectly. Upper back pain (1) is actually far more common than many realise and affects people...
If you feel pain in your lower back every time you get up from your chair, it could just be your sacroiliac joint. But don’t let it get the best of you because, with a proper treatment plan, you may be able to overcome it. Where is the joint located?...
