On average, human beings spend 33 percent of their lives sleeping, according to National Centre on Sleep Disorders Research – that is one-third of your life! This time is important for the body to regenerate and heal. However, sleeping in awkward positions can negatively impact your spinal health. The National Sleep Foundation has noted that sleeping positions can have a … Read More
Chiropractor Health Hack- Treadmills and injury prevention
Been a chiropractor in Brisbane and working from Fitness First Elizabeth Street I see a lot of people exercising on the gym treadmills. Treadmills have been a convenient alternative to walking or running outdoors and at this time of the year it is understandable why so many people use them. There are however a few injury concerns around logging too … Read More
Do you have jaw pain?
Jaw pain or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) is a fairly common complaint. The symptoms of jaw dysfunction can range from localised jaw pain, headaches, neck pain, tooth soreness, locking of the jaw and soreness in the jaw and face when eating. People who suffer from chronic jaw pain can have a collection of the above symptoms. There are a number … Read More
Posture tips for upper back pain
Upper back pain or thoracic spine pain is a very common complaint. It is especially common in people who work at desks day in and day out. Poor desk set up and long hours in a stationary position tend to generate tension and pain in the upper back. Here are some posture tips to assist with the prevention of upper … Read More
Acupuncture
As a chiropractor I am lucky that I get to meet a variety of other awesome health practitioners. I recently had my first experience with acupuncture and loved it! I had always been nervous about acupuncture as I don’t love needles but surprisingly I found that it wasn’t painful and I hardly noticed when the needles were applied. The next … Read More
Overcoming Back Pain During Exercise
Back pain during exercise is very common. There are a number of reasons why people experience back pain during exercise including just training too much! The goal of exercise should be to train not over train and pain is an indicator that damage is being done to the body. Don’t ignore pain when training, if you train through pain you … Read More
Spinal Health Week 2016
Spinal Health Week (23-29 May) is just around the corner. This year Spinal Health Week has the theme ‘Back Your Inner Athlete’ and will focus on how people can live and perform better through good spinal function, reducing pain, improving posture and taking care of their health. The Chiropractor’s Association of Australia through Spinal Health Week supports the World Health … Read More
