Poor Posture is becoming more prevalent in our kids. However it is not just about the aesthetics of 'looking good and standing tall. There are long term chronic health conditions that are being set up with poor posture. With the advent of a 'digitalised world',...
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How Poor Posture Effects You
The Problem: Understanding the Impact of Poor Posture Poor posture is more than just a cosmetic issue; it can have significant and far-reaching effects on your overall health and well-being. From neck and back pain to fatigue, poor posture can lead to a variety of...
Are You Suffering from Digital Dementia
Is digital dementia a disease of the future? I started out as a Chiropractor close to 30 years ago, Windows 94 had just come out and had revolutionised personal computing. All of my Uni assignments at the time had either been hand written or typed out on a DOS based...
Unlock the Secret to a Great Night’s Sleep!
For some, a great night's sleep is nothing but a dream. A lack of quality sleep can be the starting point of a slippery slope downhill towards chronic health conditions. These conditions all fall into the effects of stress. Yes, thats right, a lack of sleep is a...
Activator Methods at Family Chiropractic Chatswood
At Family Chiropractic Chatswood, we are proud to offer the Activator Methods chiropractic technique, a gentle, effective approach to care that stands at the forefront of modern chiropractic treatments. Dr. Brett Grant, with his vast expertise and passion for...
School children, back packs and back pain
How do you choose and use a school back packs that (a) won't harm our kids developing spines, and (b) can prevent your kids from becoming a health statistic. The fact is, by the age of 20, 50% of adolescence have experienced at least one episode of back pain. One of...
Energise Yourself with the right fuel
What is one of the first steps to having more energy, getting active and shedding those few extra kilos? Nourish and fuel your body. Every day we have a new opportunity to get healthier, lose those extra kilos, and overcome that day to day grind, groundhog day...
Energize Your Life: The Power of Exercise in Boosting Energy
In our fast-paced world, where demands on our time and energy seem never-ending, finding effective ways to boost our energy levels has become crucial for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life. While there are various strategies to enhance energy, one of the most...
Exercise Outdoors
We were designed to live in a three-dimensional world, yet we live a majority of it in one dimension. Sitting (or sedentary) in what is termed as ‘flexion malposition’, more commonly known as slouching. We move and walk on man-made substances, with our...
Get Quality Sleep
The internet, smart phones, television, 24 hour drive-thrus and 60-hour work weeks have created a cultural norm of nocturnal living that is unrecognizable to our genetic hard-wiring. If you are like most people, your body expects and requires more sleep than it gets....
Don’t Become a ‘Santa Time’ Statistic.
The end of year, Christmas, and the holidays surrounding it can be a complex time of year, and one that is highly stressful for most. End of year parties; the school year finishes up; purchasing the ‘right’ Christmas presents; reflecting on the year gone and...
BYO Pillow
BYO Pillow Over all of the years I have been a Chiropractor in Chastwood, the one common denominator I get when asking people how their vacation was is the comment on a ‘bad pillow’. An ill-fitting pillow can not only ruin a night’s sleep, lead to neck pain,...
Move Your Body
(or look forward to poor health, weight gain, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, dementia, arthritis and autoimmune disease). The primary purpose of movement and activity is to develop and condition the brain (Dr. John J. Ratey, neurophysiologist and author...
5 simple CORE EXERCISES
Ever thought about how every movement, every step you take, and every task you perform relies on one essential part of your body? Let's explore the underappreciated world of core strength and dive into some simple exercises that can redefine your fitness journey. The...
stop this cause of Back Pain and even Sciatica
Are you aware that the cause of your back pain could be as innocuous as a daily routine? Prepare to be surprised as we unravel an everyday habit that might be the secret villain behind your discomfort. The Unexpected Culprit: Your Wallet Could something as simple as...