In Chiropractic we see you as more than just physical chemistry and reactions – we see you as a complete being consisting of spirit, mind, and matter.“Each patient carries his own doctor inside him. They come to us not knowing that truth. We are at our best when we give the doctor who resides within […]
What causes subluxation?Subluxation is a condition where a joint has lost it’s normal movement, and there is effects on the nervous system in some way.This can affect function, and cause symptoms or conditions to develop.It is a Chiropractor’s role to detect and correct subluxation.By correcting Subluxation we allow the nervous system to function better.A super common […]
Our System to create Health. It is quite common in healthcare to “treat effects’ instead of “addressing causes.”The effect for the patient in this situation is they receive “relief” for their “condition,” but having never had the CAUSE addressed, this treatment is simply a short term, band-aid solution to the underlying problem.A common example of this […]
What’s the problem?There are numerous reasons why people present to see us at the practice.We are a family practice so we see lots of babies, children, and adults.In the adult population, common reasons to present include back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, knee pain, osteoarthritis and other conditions.Most people see the symptoms or the condition […]
Migraine is a common and debilitating condition, affecting ability to function in those that have them.Approximately 12% of Australians aged 15 years and over experience migraines, with females more commonly affected than men.What does a migraine feel like?Migraines can be quite debilitating with symptoms such as:headaches on one side of the head.pulsating qualitymoderate or severe […]
(Source ACA)With more than 7 million Australians suffering from debilitating tension headaches, and more than 4.9 million suffering chronic migraine, the economic impact to Australia exceeds $35.7 billion annually.However, the real cost to headache sufferers is immeasurable.The burden headaches have on their quality of life robs sufferers of essential relaxation, social activities and precious time […]
Shin splints are a common overuse injury of the lower extremities affecting athletes – especially runners.Factors leading to shin splints includeovertrainingpoor footwear,muscular imbalances at the ankletight or weak triceps surae musclesimbalances at the thoracolumbar complexbody mass index (BMI) above 30. Pain occurs over the tibial bones/muscles in the lower leg.often described as a dull ache following […]
There are certain conditions which we can say we can help you with – read here.Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is generalized chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine, which causes pain and stiffness.The condition can progress to bony ankylosis – fusion of certain joints.The main areas affected are the spine and sacroiliac joints, but the condition may […]
When a rear-end car accident occurs, this can result in trauma to the cervical spine, which may result in cervical pain, and other symptoms.In whiplash, in a rear end collision, the body is forced into the seat and the head and neck extend. This is followed by the head being thrown forward. In a 32/km/hour […]
Pain in the shoulder blade region is reasonably common.The pain may be located:in the central spine over the bonesover the right or left shoulder blade area (or both).Over a rib, or pain radiating around the ribs.May occur with breathing in or breathing outPain above the shoulder bladePain behind the shoulder.Neck painHeadachesSlumped posture.Pain around the ribs.The […]