Sleep. For some people their head hits the pillow, and they are off to the ‘Land of Nod’ in no time at all. For others bedtime can be a task. Uncomfortable bed; ill-fitting pillows; tossing and turning; too hot; too cold; awake counting sheep until all...
People are spending more and more time at their desk be it at work or at home. Get it wrong and your workstation set up and chair choice will create havoc on your spine and nervous system. As we discussed last week, there is a difference between a sitting and a stand...
"A Standing Desk or a Sitting Desk - what should I use?" I get asked this question daily. They are both great as long as they are used correctly. Even though sitting has been coined to be the new smoking, is standing the answer? Is it just enough to take ourselves...
More often than not people go to the gym to...go to the gym. They forget that in order to remain strong and even to prevent injury that they need to apply what they do at the gym to day to day life. After all we are 3 Dimensional being live in a 3 Dimensional world....
Years ago, researchers believed that the health benefits of exercise were limited to the body. However, recent research has indicated that regular physical activity and movement can benefit both the body and brain. We’re seeing that movement supplies the brain cells...
Does your child's backpack feel like a 20 kilo bag of potatoes? You may have noticed that your child struggles to get it on in the morning or may even need help to pull the straps together enough to click the buckle. What’s more, researchers and healthcare...
This week marks the 125th birthday of Chiropractic! On this 125th anniversary, it might be interesting to read the words of Dr. DD Palmer, the founder of chiropractic: "Harvey Lillard a janitor in the Ryan Block, where I had my office, had been so deaf for 17 years...
The current school learning system has been turned on its head compared to when l was at school and uni. Many are now e-learning for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural effects...
Developing a healthy spine begins by understanding the three keys to this: strength, flexibility, and posture. Strength, flexibility, and improving your posture will go a long way towards improving your spine's function, your health and reducing pain. Your spine is...
Whether you’re driving to work or taking a big family vacation, an unexpected car accident can cause painful injuries that may impact you for months and years to come. The weight of your vehicle combined with your speed can create a tremendous amount of force. During...
Your spine is a long chain of bones, discs, muscles, and ligaments that extend from your skull down to your tailbone. The cervical spine – better known as your neck - is designed to support your head and protects the nerves that connect to your face, shoulders, and...
If you can walk away after a car accident without any catastrophic injuries, you may consider yourself lucky! Even if you feel ok after exchanging information and speaking with the police, it’s always a good idea to see a Chiropractor following an auto accident. With...
Whiplash injuries used to be considered "no big deal', but times have changed. Doctors now know that whiplash can cause lifelong pain and disability if not treated properly. During a car accident, the head often suddenly moves forward and backward with a tremendous...
With all of the advances in medical science, it may come as a surprise to discover that many of the technological interventions used in modern maternity management don’t seem very evidence based. Afterall, the natural birth process is designed to be relatively simple...
Pregnant women are certainly not immune to aches and pains. In fact, it's estimated that over 85% of expecting mothers will deal with back pain. Finding relief without the use of medication is almost always the best route for the health of mum and bub. Even...