Most of us are guilty of excessive time spent sitting. Not only does excessive sitting increase our risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, it also leads to a host of postural problems: Continue Reading
In previous posts we talked about the benefits of moving away from a traditional seated workstation using sit-stand desks or desk raisers. However, this isn’t feasible for everyone, so today we will talk about how to select a more back-friendly chair and how best to modify it for a healthier spine. Continue Reading
A standing desk is a great way to minimise sitting and move more throughout the day. However, they can be quite challenging to get started with so follow these simple tips to minimise initial fatigue and discomfort. Continue Reading
The plantar fascia is a strong band of connective tissue that runs from the heel to the base of the big toe. The plantar fascia works with the small muscles of the feet to slow the lowering of the arch as the foot contacts the ground with walking and running and assists with elevation of… Continue Reading
Improper desk set up is a very common cause of neck and shoulder problems. If you are working from a laptop or your screen is too low it’s only a matter of time before your neck or shoulders start to complain. Continue Reading
We evolved to move. And for thousands of years that’s what we did – we walked, we ran, we climbed, we squatted. It’s only been in the last few hundred years that we have moved away from this more active (and healthy) lifestyle. Today, for the majority of us, sitting has become the norm –… Continue Reading
As strange as it may sound body piercing can, in some patients, have a big impact on muscle and joint pains. Continue Reading
Disc pain is the single most common cause of chronic low back pain accounting for around 40% of cases [1]. However, chiropractic for slipped disc pain, incorporating treatments including spinal mobilisation, traction and stabilsiation exercise has been found to be an extremely effective treatment approach – with an approximately 95% success rate. Continue Reading
It’s always best, if possible, to get your nutrition through food. However, todays modern diets are often lacking in key nutrients and, when tested, many people have been found to be deficient. Other factors such as injury, disease, medication, pregnancy and genetics may also increase your nutritional requirements. Continue Reading
A common source of tension headache are the muscles around the neck and shoulders. Two common culprits are the suboccipital muscles (the small muscles at the base of the skull) and the upper traps (which sit on top of your shoulders). When irritated these muscles can refer pain around the temples and behind the… Continue Reading
“I first attended due to pain in my lower back that I had had for over a year. It was my last resource, as I had tried a lot of things before but it was definitely the best thing for me. I felt listened to and taken seriously and I’m now more or less pain… Continue Reading
