Approximately 80-90% of the population suffers from spinal pain at some point. A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People, who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not....
As a large proportion of life is spent at work, the tips below are to help you move well, stay well and assist in preventing back pain in the workplace. Lifting Prior to any lift, ask yourself if there is an easier way to do this....
As a parent, it is important for you to encourage your children to be physically active. A child should try to do at least 40--60 minutes of exercise each day. To achieve this goal, plan some family togetherness time. Here are some easy ways to...
“Pain is Australia's third most costly health problem and arguably the developed world's largest 'undiscovered' health priority." - Professor Michael Cousins AM, Chair National Pain Strategy. National Pain Week is on the 20th-26th July 2015 Chiropractors play a critical role in assisting people to live with chronic...
Did you know that there are around 600 muscles in the human body and skeletal muscles account on average for 60-70% of your body weight. So, it is not surprising that muscles are often a source of pain. Chiropractic training includes many techniques to deal with...
If you take the chiropractic approach, you're in good company. Tiger Woods says that lifting weights and visiting his chiropractor regularly have made him a better golfer. Chiropractors suggest these simple measures to help you avoid back pain or injury and improve your game: Purchase...
When it comes to pain management and relief, Chiropractic care is a branch of healthcare that focuses on the relationship between the body's structure - mainly the spine - and its function. Conditions commonly treated by chiropractors include back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries...
Groin injuries account for up to 5 percent of all sports-related injuries, and the rates are much higher for sports such as football, soccer and hockey. Below are helpful tips that may prevent a groin injury; Warm up dynamically! This is easily overlooked, but important....
At least 70% of Australia's school students use computers. As a result of this increased usage, Chiropractors are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are...
If you have arthritis, carrying out tasks around the home can be a challenge. However, making some practical changes to your home and changing the way you work should make things easier. Practical tips that could help include: Keeping things in easy reach Using a hand rail to help...
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