House of Chiro Blog

Believe it or not, getting sick is a body signal that your immune system is working ! Yes, you read that correctly. Every single day you encounter bacteria that could make you sick. Fortunately, when you come into contact with these germs, your immune system kicks in and starts fighting them off without you ever knowing. On rare occasions, when your immune system isn’t functioning at 100%, your body will give you a signal- like a fever or a runny nose, that sickness may be on

Prolonged stress, long travel and maybe just one too many fruitcakes can all contribute to the dreaded holiday hangover. Well, with the New Year comes a new opportunity to get healthier, lose those extra kilos, and overcome the holiday hangover. How we eat plays a huge role in our weight and our energy levels. When you have a low energy level, it’s difficult to get the motivation to stay active and exercise. However, when you give your body the proper nutrition, you can have

Bottom Line: Are you overwhelmed by stress? Well, you're not alone. Studies show over 54% of people are concerned with the amount of stress in their daily life. Many of us carry this stress in our shoulders and neck. Muscle tension in our shoulders can contribute to headaches, neck and back pain. Chronic stress can lower your energy levels resulting in irritability, illness, and even depression. But, there is good news! A few simple changes to your daily routine can help yo

Hey there! Happy new year. Let's get 2018 off to a great start with abundantly more energy. Keep reading to learn how... Bottom Line: The best way to feel more energized? Stay active! Top research journals have shown that moderate exercise can increase your energy. A simple 10-15 minute walk can get your blood pumping and increase the oxygen coming into your body, helping you feel more energized and maybe even helping you shed a few extra pounds. Why it Matters: Moderate

Ouch, my back hurts… Sound familiar? Do you stand up after hours hunched over your desk slaving away, only to find your feet numb, pins and needles pouring into your legs, and a war being declared over your neck? While a ‘back-pain-free-desk’ might sound like a fairy-tale, in truth it is much more realistic. Are you willing to save your body from the dreaded desk? If so, read on… Step 1: Desk Duty The best place to start on your quest to a back pain free desk is… your des

We've all been there; cruising through your sunny day when suddenly the lightning strikes. A nightmare of a headache hits you harder than a truck, and you wish more than anything to get back to your near-perfect start to the day. What can you do to PREVENT a headache? 1. Drink a glass of water as soon as you get up. Hydration is essential, so let’s just get our first glass out of the way as soon as you get out of bed. You hear the alarm, hit stop, get out of bed, walk to

Ever wondered if walking or swimming is best for the back? Click on the link below to find out... PS. Remember common sense, if exercise hurts please make sure you talk to your health professional!

Most Mums (& Dads) are so busy looking after those around them they forget, or just don’t find time to look after themselves. It doesn’t take too long to work out if you don’t look after you, there is no-one else to do it! I could go on about how you need 8 hours sleep and to exercise 4-5 times a week, but I know that simply isn’t realistic for most of us! I have put together what I think are super simple, yet incredibly effective changes you can make to your daily routine th

It’s always AFTER the catastrophe that you hear the advice you needed BEFORE the catastrophe. An example would be driving to my home town in South Australia; you hear that annoying voice telling you where to go on Google Maps, but after many slowdowns to 80km/h and 60km/h you finally arrive. Only after 9 hours of exhausting driving do you find out - NO-ONE goes this way. What I would have given to save that extra hour of driving, to know that information BEFORE I left! Today

You probably aren't even aware that you are getting in the car all wrong. If you are sick of your hips grabbing you every time you get in and out of the car, click on the video to learn how to do it pain free...

Within a moment of sitting at your desk, the computer takes you to a world of mind-numbing work. If you are anything like me, 2 hours pass until you look away from the computer, and by that time your shoulders and neck have stiffened to the point of no return. Not only that, but your eyes will be tired and there’s no way that brain can do anything else! How are you meant to spend the weekend happily cheering at the kid's netball and footy game when your neck is hating you fo

After feeling like you have been locked up and away from civilisation for an eternity (which may have only been hours), you can finally resurface and be human again (almost). Yes, migraines are horrible. They remove you from life. Migraines are just plain and simple yuck, yuck, yuck. If you have never experienced one, count your blessings. For those of you that suffer with migraines - or know someone who does - this is for you. After you have survived the migraine from hell,

Ever wondered how to stand up straight? How not to slouch? I get asked this all the time because people feel uncomfortable standing at work or sitting in front of a monitor. They feel their posture get worse and want to know what to do. Click on the video below to find out how to stand up straight

I must admit, house cleaning is one of my least favourite tasks. You can only bask in the glory of your clean house for a limited time, before the whirlwind of life (and children) stomps over your clean carpet with fresh, muddy boots. The icing on the cake; you spending the next 3 days suffering with hip and back pain, a not-so-welcome product of your hard work. You might not believe me, but it doesn’t always have to be this way! This Guide will make sure that during those

If you are sick of driving causing or aggravating your hip or low back pain, then click on this video for a fantastic simple solution...

We often get asked by patients how they can stop their neck and shoulders getting stiff whilst on the computer. Well click on the video below and I’m going to show you a simple, quick and easy solution...

Would you ever buy shoes without even glancing at the size? Of course you wouldn’t! No one would bother wasting their money on shoes that don’t fit. For some strange reason, that’s exactly what most people do when they buy a pillow. Over the 20 years that I have been a Chiropractor, I have asked innumerable amounts of patients why they bought their current pillow. Did they choose it at random, or was there a reason? The two main answers I received were; It felt ok when I grab

Twisted hips and back pain are common problems many Australian suffers daily. Our hips are not designed to spend long periods of time sitting at desks or in awkward positions for long stretches of time, both of which are common features in many work environments. As well as headaches, colds and back pain, hip pain can make going to work a living nightmare. So, what can you do to help your hips and back or (better still) prevent future problems? Firstly, one of the best exer

Your hips and pelvis are the foundation of your back. Attached to them are many key components of your body; femurs (thigh bones), back bones, muscles for moving your legs, twisting, bending over, and many more. As you can see it’s pretty obvious that your hips and pelvis are super important to the functioning of your body! It’s fairly common for people to wonder, why does it matter if my hips are twisted or rotated? What could possibly go wrong? Would it hurt, and how else

Kids are in bed, the dishes are (almost) done, and finally you can sit down to enjoy that well-earned cuppa. With legs bent to the side on the sofa, you perch the laptop on your knees, ready to check up on your emails.What was only going to be a couple minutes quickly turns into a couple hours. You sigh, making your way to bed and wondering how that ‘time to yourself’ really went. Lying in bed, your neck feels a bit tight and achy. Oh well. It’ll be fine tomorrow…. Does this

If you are thinking a good night’s sleep is off the cards, you aren’t alone! Every day, people talk to me about their struggles; getting to sleep, staying asleep or even being in pain in bed. People ask me daily: is there another solution to waking up on the right side of the bed? Do I really have to buy a new mattress for some extra hours of sleep, or will I have to cope with this forever? Does it really matter what pillow I use? If this sounds familiar, here are my easy a