The Intervertebral disc (IVD) and it’s function is important in Chiropractic, and is relevance to many cases of back pain, and conditions such as disc herniation. The disc lies between the vertebral bodies – the bones of the spinal columns. There are 5 lumbar bones, 12 thoracic, and 7 cervical vertebra, with disc underneath each […]
What is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a condition where the shape of the head is affected. The word plagiocephaly derives from the Greek language, literally plagio means oblique, and cephaly means head. There are two main types of plagiocephaly – positional/deformative (the common issues caused by head preference to one side), and synostotic plagiocephaly (caused by […]
A 2019 study has been published in relation to surfing, injuries and Chiropractic.This study looked the health and health and injury profile of adult Australian competitive surfers. Whilst the study relates to competitive surfers, the concepts from this could be used for us amateur surfers when looking at our health and injury status, and how […]
There has been much interest, and more research, over the last ten years in relation to Chiropractic and how it may influence brain function. In this blog we look at falls risk in adults over age 65, and whether Chiropractic may affect falls risk. This New Zealand study looked at the risk of falls in […]
In modern day Chiropractic there appears many different practice methods that Chiropractor are using. Underlying this is different philosophies directing these practices.There is a range of styles, techniques, and viewpoints, which means when you attend you will experience various approach’s to Chiropractic. Broadly speaking there are two different objectives that a Chiropractor may have when approaching […]
The pelvis is an important area of our body which is very important in Chiropractic, and very important for the function of your body. When we refer to the pelvis we are referring primarily to the joint at the base of the spine, which lies slightly off to the side. This joint is called the […]
The recent safer care Victoria enquiry into Chiropractic for children has highlighted a continual and fundamental confusion about Chiropractic – the myth that “Chiropractic is manipulation”, and “manipulation is Chiropractic”. This cannot be further from the truth. Manipulation is a procedure that typically involves a joint “release”, “noise”, “crack”, which is created when a joint […]
Gonstead Chiropractic is a Chiropractic technique developed by Dr Clarence Gonstead (Chiropractor). OptiStart Chiropractic has been in operation since 2014, helping people of all ages. Our practice looks to serve everyone regardless of whether you have an active lifestyle, are running a business, or taking care of a family. All of our Chiropractors use the […]
What is posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. What is good posture? Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. […]