When walking, sitting, standing, or driving, maintaining a neutral spine can help you avoid aches and pains down the line. It’s easy to slouch when you sit—and, unfortunately, you can’t always avoid sitting—but there are ways to support your spine while you do! One way is to engage your muscles...
About 2.5 million Australians experience back pain every year. While there are various causes, back pain can stem from tight and stiff muscles, making stretching a popular go-to for alleviating pain and soreness. Stretching can also help prevent dreaded and unwanted back pain! So, here are a few of the...
Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting time. However, aches and pains are common during those nine months, causing various discomforts. In fact, back pain is one of the most frequent complaints during pregnancy, especially in the later stages. Luckily, there are various ways to address your back pain during pregnancy....
While pain in the mid and upper back is not as common as lower back pain or neck pain, it can significantly disrupt your life and prevent you from participating in the activities you love and enjoy. This type of back pain is usually caused by sprains and strains in...
Lower back pain has become a huge problem in the past few years. With people sitting more and reducing their activity level, we’re witnessing the rise of a back pain epidemic. Luckily, there are some tried and true ways to both strengthen and stretch the lower back. In this article,...
Do you have back pain when you stand for too long? Do you feel a throbbing sensation when you lift your toddler or carry groceries into the house? If you answered yes, you are likely one of the millions of people around the world who experience lower back pain. Lower...
The introduction of sit-stand desks to most industries has been met by a lot of debate on its importance and role compared to the typical desk and chair in an office setting. These desks are more inspired and strapped by the health benefits they provide to the user, proven by...
Chiropractic is a profession solely dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system or the nervous system. Usually, a chiropractor engages hands-on manipulation on the spine and the surrounding tissues. The theory behind this is that proper alignment of the musculoskeletal structure, especially the spine, allows the body to...
It is a very common sight to see children trotting to school with their back hunched forward as they balance their heavy school bags. Carrying heavy bags to school has been a concern for many parents across the world. With heavy and incorrectly fitted backpacks children are at the risk...
EXCITING NEWS Dr Janet & Dr Dan are really excited about purchasing a new chiropractic table that does a technique called FLEXION DISTRACTION . Fingers crossed it will arrive this week to the Roxburgh Clinic – It is being shipped from the USA & we have waited patiently for 4...
