In the previous blog we discussed the relationship between stress and pain, and how prolonged stress can lead to structural changes in the brain and nervous system. While it’s all well and good to understand these things, what can we do about it? Stress is Everywhere In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common […]
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Almost everyone experiences some level of stress in their lives. For most people, stress will be mild, manageable and only have a slight impact on wellbeing. However, in some cases the stress can be overwhelming or the capacity to tolerate stress diminished, resulting in significant health impacts. Did you know severe and prolonged stress can […]
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The term ‘growing pains’ has been in use for over 200 years, and was first mentioned by French physician Marcel Duchamp in 1823. Despite up to 1/3 of children being diagnosed with growing pains, there is still uncertainty about what it actually is. Defining growing pains A 2022 study from the University of Sydney, published […]
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When people attend our practice for the first time, they usually want to know 4 things: What is the problem? Can we can help? How long will it take? How much will it cost? The answers to these questions depend on your individual case and your goals for care. This will determine if the focus […]
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Like to improve your reaction time? Why would that be important? Most people know Usain Bolt as the fastest man in the world, setting the 100m sprint record of 9.58sec and 200m sprint record of 19.19sec back in 2009. However, few people will recall the name Yohan Blake, whose second place records are only 0.11sec […]
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Spinal Health Week has kicked off in Australia, and the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) has released a new survey on the impact of headaches in the country. The results are eye-opening: a staggering 65% of Australians suffer from headaches, costing the economy over $35.7 billion each year. That’s a hefty price to pay for something […]
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Sciatica is a condition that can lead to pain in the low back and legs. It occurs when pain travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve forms from spinal nerve roots that branch off the spinal cord in the low back. This nerve then travels through the hip and buttock region, […]
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A new study indicates non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may worsen long term outcomes for some forms of arthritis. NSAIDs include drugs such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Diclofenac. They are commonly used across the Western world to help manage pain and inflammation for a range of muscle and joint problems, particularly arthritis. This category of medications […]
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For anyone who has experienced severe dizziness they can attest as to how horrible and disconcerting this can be. One of the most common causes of dizziness (especially in people over 50) is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Is your dizziness BPPV? Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) BPPV is a condition that is characterized by […]
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Low back pain in Australia Do you experience low back pain? If you do, you’re not alone. Low back pain will affect most people at some point in their lives. As well as pain, it often leads to psychological distress and poorer quality of life, and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In Australia, […]
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