As a chiropractor I see a lot of people coming in for chiropractic appointments due to pain in their jaw or neck pain and headaches which are linked with jaw tension. TMJD or jaw dysfunction is surprisingly common and can cause a number of issues in the neck and jaw region such as acute jaw pain, headaches, neck pain, jaw … 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
Chiropractic Tip- Benefits of remedial massage therapy
Remedial massage therapy is a popular treatment modality that focuses on removing muscle tension, trigger points and reducing musculoskeletal pain. It is generally considered part of complimentary or alternative medicine. Good remedial massage works extremely well in conjunction with chiropractic care as chiropractic adjustments will correct any misalignments in the joints of the spine, pelvis and extremity joints while remedial … Read More
Chiro Advice: Tips for hot seating offices
Hot seating is becoming very popular in large offices. The idea of hot seating is that rather than having a set desk to work from office workers must move around different desks day to day. While this may solve some HR problems it certainly isn’t great for their workers posture and spine health. In an ideal world it would be … Read More
Tips for cyclists with tight hips
Anyone who cycles more than once or twice a week is likely to experience tightness in their hips at some point in their cycling career. Cycling is known for causing trigger points to develop in the glute and hip stabilisers. If you have any issues with you hips associated with cycling here are a few tips that can help keep … Read More
Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a group of four small muscles in the shoulder. The muscles extend from the shoulder blade and attach into the top of the humerus (upper arm bone). These muscles have the important job of stabilising the shoulders ball and socket joint as well as helping the shoulder move smoothly in its extensive range of motion. The … Read More
Do you have pain between the shoulder blades?
Pain between the shoulder blades is a common complaint. There are a number of possible causes for tension in this area but a common trouble maker is the rhomboid muscle group. The rhomboids are a group of two muscles that run between the thoracic spine and the shoulder blade. These muscles develop active trigger points when we spend long periods … Read More
Are your headaches caused by sternocleidomastoid trigger points?
The sternocleidomastoid or SCM is a large muscle that runs down the front of the neck. This muscle is prone to developing trigger points that can cause a number of symptoms including headaches and migraines. The SCM has two divisions that run from the base of the skull and attach into the sternum and clavicle. This muscle is responsible for … 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
