News from the team at Clayfield Chiropractic
Are you enjoying the cooler weather after our long summer this year? What a change! It has been quite chilly for us Queenslanders! The colder weather can cause some people to have back pain, though. Why is this? It can be caused by tightening of the ligaments, muscles and tendons that irritate the nerve roots leaving from the spine. If …
This means you could be guilty of sitting in the same position for a lot of your day. This can have a poor effect on your posture and spine. You may have to sit in a car, train or bus for a couple of hours on the way to and from work. When you get home, you could typically add …
Once the weather starts to cool in our Great Southern Land, Australians’ passion for winter sports come to the fore in our interests. Whether that’s Rugby League, Rugby, AFL, Soccer or Netball, they become an important part of our leisure time. Here are some tips to help look after your spine, whether you are a spectator or a player (at …
Lots of office workers would have heard of Ergonomics, but what does it mean? It promotes muscle/joint health and helps prevents injuries, considering an individual’s current limitations (eg height, back pain and function, previous injuries etc). Ergonomics makes sure that the design of spaces and products suit the person using them and is suitable for that person’s requirements. It is …
Looking for a new years resolution that you can stick to?… We all walk, why not make it count! You do it every day…. It doesn’t require any special equipment, can be done anywhere, anytime…. In fact, you ALREADY do it every day! It can help with other goals, such as weight loss, better well-being and improving your fitness. What …
Most of us take our spines for granted unless they aren’t working well and cause us pain, stiffness or lack of mobility. We use them all the time, from getting out of bed, lifting things, bending, sitting standing, working and for fun after work. The biggest cause of disability in the world is back pain. People of all ages have …
With the recent completion of the Gold Coast Commonwealth games, it seems a good time to talk about muscle injuries. Muscle strains and tears don’t only effect elite athletes, they more often effect regular people like you and I. This can be whether you’re physically active or not, even with good nutrition and/or exercise. They may occur from sports injuries …
Now that school is nearly started for the year, let’s chat about why good muscle control and development are important for your child to achieve they potential for the school year and life in general! The skills we learn as babies and children set us up to learn even more complex tasks as adults. As the saying goes, “you need …
If you’re like most people, all you want to do is sit or lie down after the onset of lower back pain. In some cases, it may be a good idea to rest for a day or two—but read on to learn more about the dangers of prolonged rest for people with lower back pain. In part, your excessive weight …
Once you have seen your chiropractor or health professional for an assessment of the cause of your spinal pain, you may be directed to use ice or cold packs to reduce the pain whilst your body goes about healing. Cold packs can be used to alleviate low back pain symptoms by: Cold packs can usually be purchased at your chiropractor’s …
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