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Due to long-running COVID-19 lockdowns and persistent calls to work from home caused by ongoing outbreaks, the majority of Australians have spent the past three years working between home and office locations, with the risks to the health of those not working in ergonomically correct workspaces causing concern.
Due to long-running COVID-19 lockdowns and persistent calls to work from home caused by ongoing outbreaks, the majority of Australians have spent the past three years working between home and office locations, with the risks to the health of those not working in ergonomically correct workspaces causing concern.
On 16 October, we at Chiropractic First will celebrate World Spine Day 2022
As part of the Australian Chiropractors Association’s new ‘Consider a Chiro’ campaign, we at Chiropractic First are asking Australians to consider a chiropractor when it comes to ailments such as back pain, neck pain and headaches.
As part of the Australian Chiropractors Association’s new ‘Consider a Chiro’ campaign, we at Chiropractic First are asking Australians to consider a chiropractor when it comes to ailments such as back pain, neck pain and headaches.
As part of the Australian Chiropractors Association’s new ‘Consider a Chiro’ campaign, we at Chiropractic First are asking Australians to consider a chiropractor when it comes to ailments such as back pain, neck pain and headaches.
Join us in learning the secrets of making delicious gluten free sourdough bread, pizza, wraps and fruit loaf.
Does your child suffer from screen addiction? Last month I attended the National ACA conference. There were several excellent presentations, one of them was Dr Wayne Warburton, Psychologist explaining how screens affect your child’s brain.
Last month I celebrated the 10-week goal post ACL reconstruction (and my birthday), by returning to F45...
As children return to school this January, it is important that parents of school aged children look at the quality and fit of their child’s backpack...
The recent festive season found us enjoying 10 days of restoration at the beach...
Weeks have flown by, I’m now 9 weeks into ACL recovery. It has been an arduous and uncomfortable process with some lighter moments along the way...
In this blog we answer common questions such as, “is heat or ice better?” and “how long should I rest for?”...
8 days into my ACL recovery it was time to visit my exercise physiologist (Tayla at Maximum Results). She measured my range of motion, 2 degrees extension and 67 degrees flexion. Tayla advised me to tie a plastic bag around my foot when I was doing heel glides to help me bend my knee further...
As the theatre date loomed closer, I became increasingly scared. The thought of not being in control of the process filled me with dread. On the Tuesday morning of the surgery I literally skipped along the path to the hospital doors...
This morning, third day post left ACL (anterior cruciate ligament of knee) reconstruction I limped towards my Mm, clutching a bag of frozen peas in one hand, triumphantly waving a crutch in my other hand. “See Mum, no hands”.
very year on 16 October, people from around the world come together on World Spine Day (an initiative of the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health) to raise awareness about spinal disorders and empower others to take charge of their spinal health.
The risk of falling increases with age, yet falls are not a natural part of aging. Falls are a major source of injury.
We spend around 7-8 hours in our sleeping position each night, so it is no wonder our pillows impact on how we feel when we wake up.
We can all relate to carrying as many bags as possible to save us making another trip. However, is the time you’re saving worth it? Lifting more than you are able to carry can cause immense strain on your body. Furthermore, with bad lifting technique, it can be even worse for your back.
Headaches are becoming increasingly common and we are often guilty of taking some painkillers and ignoring the problem. Headaches can take different forms such as migraines or tension headaches, and these can greatly impact quality of life.
There is no denying that we live an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, spending hours each day sitting at desks or curled up on couches watching TV. The average Australian spends 2 hours and 25 minutes a day watching television. That’s a long time in one position and it can be hazardous to your health.
As part of Spinal Health Week 2018, we at Chiropractic First are encouraging people to make small lifestyle changes to improve your health and wellbeing.
Does what you eat affect your brain? Absolutely.
For those of you who are thinking, my brain is OK, so this article doesn’t apply it is worth noting that the same nutritional approaches that improve brain function also reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
On March 8th I was invited to a breakfast celebration for International Women’s Day. The event was held at the Kooyong Tennis Club.
One of the things I love about being a health professional is that there is always more to learn. I learn every day as I support you, our practice members, in your quest for vibrant health and well-being. Each of you is unique.
Yesterday was a day of delight, play, art and connection. The Chiropractic First team had an outing at Jenni Doherty’s art studio.
Waving goodbye to your children at the school gate can be rewarding or it can be very stressful. Today we will share some techniques that can help make it a happy rather than a difficult moment in your and their day.
We are delighted to announce that we are expanding our practice. The newest member of our team is Dr Jaquelyn McCaskie, Chiropractor. Dr Jaquelyn graduated from Murdoch University and is excited to further her career in Collie alongside Dr Esyltt and Dr Justin.
Are you one of the 45% of adults who make new years resolutions with enthusiasm? Statistics show that you are likely to make the same resolution as last year and that there is a 64% chance of you keeping it for more than a month.
What do you like best about the summer months ahead? Longer summer evenings for walking, or a backyard barbeque? Outings to the river or beach? If, like me you are solar powered and you enjoy outdoor activities you may be frightened by the sun and the risk of skin cancer.
Are all fats bad? While fat tends to get bad publicity the good news is that the human body needs good fat to function well. There are fats that are essential to health and well being and there are fats which are toxic to the human body. A lot of confusion surrounds this subject, with many people interpreting ‘low fat’ products as being healthy which is not necessarily true.
To study effectively you need good health and good blood supply. Your brain uses more than 20% of your body’s energy so it has to have the right food and nutrients all the time.
As part of World Spine Day on 16 October, our chiropractors are raising awareness of spinal disorders and encouraging patients take action to improve their spinal health.
Yes, spring is well and truly here. If spring cleaning hasn’t been high on your agenda this information may motivate you because there are numerous benefits to the time honoured concept of spring cleaning. Your home, your mind and your body benefit from periodic ‘spring cleaning’, decluttering and detoxing.
You will be wondering what on earth these 2 subjects have in common! No doubt video game aficionados would argue that the attention they give to the game is a form of mindfulness. We’ll discuss that later.
Do you leap out of bed in the morning full of energy? Or do you hit the snooze button three times then reluctantly drag yourself out from under the bed covers?
There are three keys to healthy living. Eating well, moving well and thinking well. If being healthy, and having abundant energy is important to you, then it is useful to observe your thinking. Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company said “He can who thinks he can, and he can’t who thinks he can’t. This is an inexorable, indisputable law”.
If you spend much of your day on your feet I’ve got good news for you. In recent research in people over 45, those who sat for eight to eleven hours a day had 1.15 time greater chance of death than those who sat for less than four hours a day. Sedentary lifestyles are also associated with increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Did you know that if your digestive system is healthy it is the home to 100 trillion friendly bacteria? And that these bacteria are there to keep the bad bugs defeated, to help digest your food, manufacture necessary nutrients and guard against disease?
Does the phrase ‘healthy ageing’ sound like a contradiction to you or do you read ‘healthy ageing’ and say to yourself “Yes, that’s my goal”. Every day in my office I see people who are in their 80’s who are active, happy and full of life. I also see people who are in their 50’s and they’re struggling to do simple household chores, they feel old.
On September 23rd 2016 we celebrated 25 years of Chiropractic First, Collie. We relished this opportunity to reflect on our growth and achievements during the past quarter of a century. Heartfelt thanks go to you, our loyal practice members who have made this possible.
What is Hands on India? It is work to support the community around Siliguri, West Bengal, India. This community struggles with poverty and lacking education. There are many minority groups, tribals and illiterate people who live on $1-$2 per day. They work breaking river stones by hand to sell for road base or on tea plantations picking 20kg bags of tea. This results in many health problems.
What is Hands on India? It is work to support the community around Siliguri, West Bengal, India. This community struggles with poverty and lacking education. There are many minority groups, tribals and illiterate people who live on $1-$2 per day. They work breaking river stones by hand to sell for road base or on tea plantations picking 20kg bags of tea. This results in many health problems.
