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Osteoarthritis. How your chiropractor can help you.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic condition that affects millions of Australians, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in affected joints. As experienced chiropractors, we’re dedicated to helping individuals manage and alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis through evidence-based chiropractic care. In this comprehensive guide, we show you how chiropractic treatment can benefit those with osteoarthritis, backed by recent scientific research.

Understanding Osteoarthritis:

Osteoarthritis is characterized by the gradual degeneration of the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in the joints. Over time, this cartilage wears

                       Hidden Causes of Back Pain- Infection and Inflammation

Back pain is a common complaint that can result from a wide range of underlying causes. While musculoskeletal issues are often associated with back pain, it’s crucial not to overlook infection and inflammatory conditions as potential sources of this discomfort. In this article we will explore how infections and inflammation can contribute to back pain, common conditions associated with them and available treatment options.

Infections and Back Pain

Infections can affect various parts of the body and, when they involve the spine, they can lead

                                                    Back Pain – 10 Causes that originate in the Viscera (organs)

Back pain originating from the viscera, or internal organs, is known as referred pain. (A really fancy term for this is viscerosomatic pain but we’ll leave that alone). Visceral referred pain occurs when pain signals from internal organs are perceived as originating from a different location, often the back or other areas of the

Addressing Musculoskeletal Imbalance: A Hidden Cause of Back Pain

Back pain is a widespread issue that can stem from various sources and one  underestimated factor is musculoskeletal imbalance. This condition occurs when there is an unequal distribution of forces and tension within the musculoskeletal system leading to discomfort and pain in the back. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of musculoskeletal imbalance, its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options.

Understanding Musculoskeletal Imbalance and back pain

The musculoskeletal system encompasses the muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments that work together to support the

Understanding Sciatica: Understanding its Role in Back Pain

Back pain is a common affliction that can stem from various underlying causes, and one often overlooked culprit is sciatica. The condition is characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve with the potential to cause persistent discomfort and affect an individual’s quality of life. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies, its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options.

Understanding Sciatica

It is not a medical condition of  itself. It is a set of symptoms caused by the irritation or compression of the

                                                  Understanding Osteoarthritis: A Silent Source of Back Pain

Back pain is a pervasive issue that can stem from various sources, and one often overlooked cause is osteoarthritis. This degenerative joint condition can lead to chronic back pain as the cartilage cushioning the vertebrae wears down causing bones to rub against each other. In this article we’ll explore the intricacies of osteoarthritis, its impact on the spine,

Spondylolisthesis and Back Pain: Understanding the Connection

Back pain is a common health concern that can arise from various sources, and one significant cause is spondylolisthesis. This condition, characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra over another can result in instability of the spine and lead to persistent back pain. In this article we will delve into the details of spondylolisthesis, including its types, causes, symptoms, and available treatment options.

Understanding Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra beneath it, often due to a fracture or defect in

Pregnancy and Chiropractic

Having a child can be a remarkable as well as gratifying experience. It could similarly difficult with hormonal, physical and psychological changes taking place through each phase of pregnancy. Caring for yourself while pregnant is crucial for your well being and that of your child.

The following are simple changes that happen throughout each trimester:

Trimester one (approximately 12 weeks): the child’s nervous system establishes in addition to various other major organs, the mother could experience exhausted as well as sick as a result of shifts in hormones an bodily

Disc Injuries and Sciatica

To understand disc injuries we need to get some of the anatomy clear. The spine is made of bones (vertebrae) that are separated by discs. These discs have a number of important tasks to perform including:

Absorbing the loads of walking, sitting and twisting
Permitting the vertebrae to move on top of each other so that we can turn,
reach and bend
Create a space between each vertebrae to give the height required for the
nerves to leave the spinal cord at each disc and innervate the body

The disc itself is soft

How did I get neck pain?

In our modern world the potential for neck pain is high. The causes are many and we often have more than one contributor.

The most common way is by repeated and long duration stress to ligaments, muscles and joints.

A forward head posture caused by using computers, phones and reading books
Sitting on the couch watching TV and using handheld devices
Long periods of driving
Poor sleeping postures, especially sleeping on your stomach

The neck is also vulnerable to injuries with rapid, sudden or forceful movements.

Motor vehicle injuries through whiplash or

Treating sciatica with chiropractic care

Welcome to the third week of our email education series on sciatica. In our previous emails, we introduced you to sciatica, discussed its symptoms, and provided tips on how to manage them at home. This week, we will focus on how chiropractic care can help to treat sciatica and relieve pain.

Understanding How Chiropractic Care Can Help:

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Chiropractic care is a non-invasive and drug-free approach to treating sciatica. It focuses on correcting misalignments in the spine, which can cause

Part 2; Sarcopenia – why do we get it?
So from Part 1 we know that sarcopenia is a loss of muscle tissue.

It’s no surprise that the most common cause of sarcopenia is the aging process. In fact we start losing muscle somewhere in our 30’s. The rate of loss is dependent on many factors but most estimates suggest that we lose about 8% per decade. The trouble is that people with sarcopenia lose it even faster than this.

What are the risk factors for Sarcopenia?

Aging
Physical inactivity including lack of incidental exercise