Spending long hours typing at your computer and have sore wrists? Wrist pain is not an uncommon complaint in office workers who spend long periods of time typing. Wrist pain is often an annoying injury that can vary from a dull ache into the much more serious complaint of carpal tunnel syndrome. The reason why wrist pain is so common … Read More
Spring Clean Your Body
Spring Clean Your Body Here is a great fitness tip to help you prepare for summer. For more tips and advice from Dr Miki Humphrey click here for the full article.
IMPROVING & KEEPING YOUR SPINAL HEALTH AS YOU AGE
IMPROVING & KEEPING YOUR SPINE HEALTHY AS YOU AGE The population of Australians aged 65 and over is projected to increase rapidly in the near future. While it is great news that Australians are living longer lives, there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of life in the golden years. As we age, we can expect gradual … Read More
IS YOUR SPINE SKI-READY?
IS YOUR SPINE SKI-READY? Winter sports such as skiing are an excellent way to enjoy the colder months. While skiing is an exciting sport, the low temperatures, icy surfaces and high speeds can result in an increased risk of injuries, especially lower back strain. It is not uncommon for skiers to suffer from muscle soreness and injuries as a result … Read More
5 tips to bolster your spinal health
5 tips to bolster your spinal health It’s never too late or too early to start taking steps to improve your spinal health! These tips won’t just get you moving again, but they’ll also help prevent long-term back problems. 1. Improve your posture We spend the majority of our waking hours sitting, standing or walking. Regardless, you can improve your … Read More
Avoid back pain while travelling with these simple tips
Avoid back pain while travelling with these simple tips Spinal health isn’t something we usually think about when we’re on holiday. But if we’re not careful, unexpected back pain can potentially ruin the entire experience. As both a chiropractor and someone who’s very susceptible to the travel bug, you can take it from me – prevention is always better than … Read More
CULTIVATING GOOD POSTURE WHILE GARDENING
With Easter just around the corner and the weather getting cooler it is the perfect time of year to get outside and into the garden. Here are a few tips from the Chiropractors Association of Australia for how to maintain good posture when working in the garden. Gardening isn’t exactly an extreme sport, but while you might not need a … Read More
Chiro Tip- Managing plantar fasciitis
If you are a runner or know many runners you will be aware that over use injuries are very common. Running puts a huge amount of impact forces through the joints, tendons and ligaments of the lower body and as a result injury can occur. Plantar fasciitis is a very common problem encountered by a lot of runners. Symptoms-Plantar fasciitis … Read More
