Congratulations! You’re growing a little person! A mini-me or mini-him or possibly mini-both! It’s a crazy wild ride and no one knows quite what to expect, but one thing is for sure, pregnancy can bring with it many different emotions including joy, shock, gratitude, relief, overwhelm or a mash-up of all these. No matter what […]
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Omega-3s for healthy mother, healthy baby
You have probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids, or fish oils. They have received a lot of attention for their anti-inflammatory action, and are commonly recommended for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. But did you know these essential fatty acids are also vital for both a healthy pregnancy and to support the health of your […]
Reducing your exposure to toxins during pregnancy
It’s mind-boggling to think about the amount of toxins our bodies are exposed to these days. Researchers in the US found an average of 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood from newborn babies: a mixture of pesticides, consumer product ingredients, and wastes from burning coal, gasoline, and garbage (1). A bit of […]
Exercise and Pregnancy
Exercise throughout pregnancy is important for keeping your body strong and healthy. As the hormone relaxin increases in the body, the result is an increase in laxity of your ligaments. Therefore, it is important to know how to modify exercise for these changes to reduce discomfort through your pregnancy. Exercise is also important for recovery […]
Neck pain and the three biggest mistakes patients make!
Do you suffer with neck pain? Have you recently had a flare up and don’t know what to do about it? In the current climate, most people have had to change the way they work and this has involved some big changes in postures, general movement and reductions in incidental exercise. These changes have lead […]
How to approach training post COVID-19
As NSW begins to ease on restrictions, it can be fair to say that a lot of us are very eager to get out there and do more! Honestly, I can’t blame you. This pandemic was a massive curveball and has caused many unfortunate problems along the way. Since having entered this lockdown, as a […]
Don’t try to eliminate stress, do this instead.
Attempting to eliminate stress from your life is as pointless as trying to be happy all the time. The penny dropped for me when I understood that stress is not “evil” but a natural body reaction that kicks in when we’re faced with a perceived threat. A kind of built-in protection mechanism if you like. […]
Lateral Hip Pain; Glute Tendinopathy
Glute tendinopathy is considered the primary cause of lateral (side) hip pain, however, there are many different diagnoses. Some of the less common causes of lateral hip pain include pain referred from the lower back, other nerve irritations or hip joint conditions such as Osteo Arthritis. Glute tendinopathy however is by far the most common […]
Cosmetic Acupuncture with Isabella on Studio 10
Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner – Isabella Buirski recently featured on Channel Ten’s morning show; Studio 10. Isabella explained the new trend in anti-ageing skin care as well as performing a demonstration on Denise Drysdale. Isabella explains more on the topic below; What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? Facial acupuncture, a treatment that’s been used for thousands […]
Lunchbox Ideas – Broccoli and Egg Fried Rice
This is a great option towards the end of the week, if you have leftovers in the fridge or veggies you really need to use to avoid waste. I like to make different options for school lunch, so it doesn’t get boring with sandwiches every day. If I make a soup, pasta or rice, I […]
Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome
Are you having trouble running as far as you used to because of some annoying knee pain? Or, maybe it’s stopping you from squatting as low as you would like? If you experience pain around the front of your kneecap (patella), especially when exercising… you may suffer from what we call ‘Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome’ […]
Tennis Elbow Explained
Do you have a really annoying pain in your elbow that just won’t go away? Does it flare up when you’re at the gym, carrying something, or just using your hands in general? As a chiropractor, I help many patients suffering from similar symptoms. You may be suffering from lateral epicondylitis, or more commonly known […]
Don’t walk, run! (Without injury)
This is your safety guide to putting one foot in front of the other whether you’re a weekend warrior, training for a marathon or just jogging for lunchtime fitness. Did you know? 65% of runners experience an annual injury (1). It reaches 90% for those that are training for a marathon (2). But, what do […]
Out of the Woods Injury Prevention Month
Who likes getting injured? The answer is no one. Whether you play sport or not, injuries hold you back from being the best version of yourself, achieving your goals and fulfilling your potential. So, what if I were to tell you that many injuries can be prevented and even those ‘bad luck’ injuries will likely […]
Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement for Surfers
As a Chiropractor working on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, a large array of my patients are surfers or are closely tied to someone who does surf. Whether this be the more regular grommets, to the weekend warriors that still like to have a crack. Most people are happy to run down to the beach, put their […]
5 tips to help you stay injury free this year
March is injury prevention month, which ties in with the start of the busy winter sports season. Sports like netball, soccer, football, AFL and hockey are all kicking off, and this usually means a busy period for all healthcare practitioners. For your endurance based sports, slightly cooler weather as the seasons transition leads to an […]
Goals: set yourself up for success!
The start of a new year, a new job, a new career, a new relationship is always filled with possibilities… a renewed sense of energy and motivation to achieve our goals, to improve our life, to do things better or even try something new, whether it be a new way of being or a new […]
Training around your rotator cuff related shoulder pain
Time and time again, I can see the stress caused when asking patients about how their sore shoulder has effected their lifestyle. They usually respond with something along the lines of: “I have stopped going to the gym and rested for the last few months” Or “ I can’t do certain exercises / have stopped […]
Sports Acupuncture – Spark your Performance
You may not know this though acupuncture is currently being used in professional sports as high up as Olympic Athletics and the NFL. It’s used in pre-game performance, post-game recovery and injury rehab and prevention. While you think of acupuncture as relaxation for stress and fertility, sports acupuncture is fast and effective with the use […]
Acupuncturist Jon Hanlon returns from 6 years in China
After 6 years of living and working in China, Jon Hanlon, acupuncturist and herbalist, returns to Health Space Rozelle and Newtown. Jon was a fixture in our Rozelle and Bondi Junction clinics before he started his China adventure, and we are so excited to have him back in our team. Since he has been away, […]
