So you’re having some discomfort trying to sleep on your side? Finding it difficult to reach up and take the clothes off the line? You may be suffering from a rotator cuff tear/tendinopathy. Ah well, if I leave it alone it will get better over time, right? Wrong! Studies have shown that not receiving treatment […]
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A Visual Perspective of our World and Body: Interview with an Optometrist
Health Space Chiropractor Zlatko Jovanov speaks with local Northern Beaches Optometrist Lauren Richard from OPSM Mona Vale about the importance of eye health. Why is it important for people to check their eyes regularly? How often should our eyesight be assessed? Eye exams go beyond just testing your eyesight. They also check that your eyes […]
Health Space Community: Fastrack 400
Every Sunday morning from June through to March, dedicated young and upcoming athletes spend their time training, whether it’s 40 degrees or pouring with rain. This is the life of members of the Athletics New South Wales 400m fast track program. Led by legendary Australian coach of Darren Clarke and Marie Holland, Mike Hurst, the […]
Why Are My Muscles Tight?
Have you ever wondered why your muscles can get so tight? Chiropractor Zltako Jovanov shares about the cause in this informative blog post. Did you know that it’s your brain that determines how tight your muscles are? Before we move, the brain has to send a sequence of electrical messages to various muscle groups, known […]
Chiropractic care and your Child’s development
Kids and pregnancy month is more important than ever this year at Health Space. Due to the sensationalism around one negative story of a chiropractor in Victoria, there is an investigation currently being conducted into the safety of chiropractic care for children under 12. John de Voy, vice president of the Australian Chiropractic Association, has […]
Ask a physio: Is it OK for my teenager to go to the gym?
Ask a physio: Is it OK for my teenager to go to the gym? Short answer – yes, absolutely! If anything, resistance training at the gym would likely be of benefit to teenagers, particularly to improve their sporting performance and reduce the risk of injury. Weight training has previously been avoided mainly due to the […]
Do you have jaw pain? Are you Clenching or grinding your teeth?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is a term for the joint of your jaw which connects your mandible (lower jaw) to the temporal bone (side of the skull). This joint has an important function in our everyday life including chewing, eating and speaking. Irritation and dysfunction can happen to the TMJ and people with TMJ disorder may […]
