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. […]
I recently listened to a great podcast on the importance of sleep. Here are 6 things I learnt: Men who sleep 5 hours a night have testosterone levels similar to a man ten years older than them – this means lack of sleep will age a man ten years! You need sleep before and after […]
At different stages in our lives our bodies can need a little extra care and attention. Pregnancy causes many changes to our body and these can in turn put extra stress on your body. When you come in for a chiropractic assessment we will assess your entire body with a special focus on your pelvis, […]
Generally the top of the list is something to do with your health, weather it’s getting in shape, eating better or just living a healthier life. Did you know 90% of professional athletes use a chiropractor? At OptiStart we love helping you achieve your health goals and ensuring your nervous system and spine aren’t holding […]
With spring racing in full swing many of us will be thinking of dressing up and possibly popping on a pair of heels. Research shows that 72% of women wear heels for work or special occasions so it would be great to know what it is doing to out body. The effect of high heels […]