The back is a complex network of muscles, including the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and erector spinae. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing the spine and upper body. Weakness in any of these muscles can contribute to poor posture, chronic back pain, and injuries. Lower back pain is the most common […]
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Asian Style Mince
A family favourite, this easy recipe uses readily available ingredients. The cooked mince can be used in various ways & beef mince can be substituted by chicken or pork. Prep time is about 10 minutes & cooking takes about 10-15 minutes. ï‚· 500 gm extra lean beef mince ï‚· 2 cloves garlic minced. ï‚· ½ […]
The Role of Nutrition in Sports Injury Recovery
Injuries are a common but unfortunate part of sports and exercise participation. The nature and severity of an injury will dictate the recovery and rehabilitation time, and protocols followed. Muscle mass, strength and function are lost quickly when injuries result in reduced movement or immobilisation, and this can also lead to unwanted weight gain. While […]
Herbal Medicines in Sports Injuries
Sports injuries refers to those injuries occurring most often during training, exercising, or playing sport. They can include abrasions and superficial wounds, and injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system, which comprises a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and other tissues that enable movement and provide joint stability. Soft tissue injuries, involving muscles, tendons, and […]
Migraines
Migraines are characterized by intense, throbbing pain on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. The exact cause of migraines is not fully understood, but they are believed to be related to changes in brain chemistry and blood flow. Migraine sufferers may experience significant stigma among […]
Quick & effective symptom relief without medications
Feeling short of time and needing a quick fix for a flu, sore throat, or recent infection? How does winter affect us? As we approach mid-winter and chilly temperatures, we are more likely to be exposed to cold and dry air so opt to retreat indoors with loved ones and curl up in bed rather […]
Staying strong in the winter months
We are exposed to pathogens every day. We inhale, swallow or touch them and your body’s response can depend upon the strength of your immune system. Not everyone who is exposed to germs will develop a disease or become sick, and how sick you may become will depend on how strong a defense your body […]
Are you suffering from cervicogenic headaches!
If you’re prone to carrying tension in the shoulders and neck due to stress, spending long hours sitting at a desk, or engaging in repetitive activity, you may be at risk of developing cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches originate from structures in the cervical spine such as intervertebral discs, facet joints, muscles, and nerve roots. Depending […]
Simple winter soup for the immune system
Winter is all about nourishing your body and boosting your immune system to combat these colder months. Try this immune-boosting soup once a week to keep colds and flus at bay. If you start to feel a little under the weather it’s time to cook this magical soup up and nourish your body and boost […]
Headaches, migraines & Acupuncture
DID YOU KNOW? Regardless of the type of headache or migraine experienced, they all have a neuromuscular trigger as a common component. Acupuncture treatment deactivates reactive trigger points and muscle tension whilst regulating the nervous system by interrupting the trigger and cascade of symptoms that follows in the initial phase. Follow-up sessions with extended intervals […]
Posture headaches & chiropractic care
Is the daily grind giving you headaches? Using your phone or sitting looking at a computer screen for long periods of time? Upper back and neck tension is a major contributing factor to headaches, largely due to the prolonged posture people endure at work. The optimal posture has you sitting upright, shoulders down, back and […]
Headaches
Headaches are described as pain located in the head or part of the face. The pain can be sharp or dull, brief or constant, with a pressure that can feel throbbing. The location, severity, and frequency will vary according to the type and cause of the headache. The two main categories of headaches are primary […]
Oncology Acupuncture with Josephine Zhuo
In 2020, an estimated 149,000 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2020). The most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia are prostate, breast, colorectal, melanoma, and lung cancer. In Australia, it is estimated that around 17% to 87% of cancer patients have used one form of complementary therapy […]
Stiff necks can be such a pain
Studies indicate that on average 10-20% of Australians will experience neck pain at some point throughout the year. Sources of pain can come from different parts of the body, pain can be generated from muscles, nerves, joints and non mechanical (i.e from organs and other health issues). Most neck pain will come from mechanical origin, […]
You gotta move!
It‘s crazy to think that doctors once used to prescribe cigarette smoking to help with respiratory problems. Some doctors believed illness came from dust, germs and lack of menthol and that cigarettes were the cure! Nowadays, we look at that advice and laugh. A sad, ironic laugh admittedly, but a laugh nonetheless! It’s hard to […]
Back pain after birth / post-partum
Being a chiropractor and being married to a chiropractor has given me the luxury of being regularly adjusted since my mid-twenties, and no times were more important than during pregnancy and postpartum. Interestingly all my pregnancies were very different and my health and chiropractic needs were also different. With my first pregnancy, I ran until […]
Upper back pain and the importance of movement
Do you constantly feel like your upper back and neck are tight? You may even be stretching your neck out while reading this? Well if so, then this blog is for you! As a chiropractor myself and with the majority of us working from home at the moment, I am seeing more and more fit […]
GLUTEN-FREE FLOURLESS ORANGE ALMOND CAKE
Ingredients: 2 navel oranges 6 eggs 1 cup raw honey 250 g (2 ½ cups) almond meal 1 tsp baking powder 50 g flaked almonds Instructions: Wash the navel oranges, cut off the ends (discard the ends) and place the oranges into a large pot. Cover with water, bring to the boil on the stovetop, […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
As we wind down towards the end of the year, it is for many a time for holidays, celebrations, and gatherings of friends and families, and inevitably lots of eating and sometimes overconsumption of alcohol. It can also be a very stressful time of year, making it difficult to remain calm and healthy, and to […]
Can I improve my sports performance and recovery?
Do you love the sensation of your sweat cascading down your spine, while pushing the limits of your body to reach new heights? You may be the next ninja warrior sculpting your abs for tv, a power lifter hitting the iron after work, or even a runner who just bought a new Nike for weight […]
