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Are you a cat is a blog article on the ramifications of a stiff mid back and how to conquer the lack mobility in the thoracic spine.

Headaches. They can range from a mild inconvenience in your day to intense stabbing pains similar to a knife going through your skull. Headaches are one of the most common health conditions in Australia. In fact, 6 million Australians are affected by headaches and migraines [1]. Because headache pain is so common, you may think getting a headache is a normal part of life. It doesn’t have to be. As a chiropractor, I’ve met many patients who suffer from daily headaches but hav

I see first hand the devastating effects of chronic low back pain on individual lives. I wish I could get a new back. I am tired of living with this pain. I wish I could go to the gym with my friends and do deadlifts with them. I miss being able to pick up my daughter without excruciating pain. I want to clean my house without having to take a break. These are common things I hear from my patients when I first meet them. Chronic low back pain is an unfortunate reality for man

You’re in the kitchen, and you have to grab that mug from the top cupboard quickly. Does that thought put you into a cold sweat? If you...

We all know that repetitive overhead arm movements like cleaning or lifting may cause shoulder pain. Yet, over time, many people adapt to...

All around the world, across all cultures, babies learn to roll, sit, crawl and walk in the exact same way. No one teaches them how to do...

You might not be aware but sleeping is a big part of our lives. Yes, even the most active among us spend time doing nothing...and it feels good. Or at least it should. And if that is not the case we might have a few tips for a good night sleep that might help. A lot of people overlook their sleep position. Yet, your sleeping position can play a big role in your sleep quality, which means it might be time for you to switch it up. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach… o

It is quite fascinating to me when a patient says: I just want a crack! It always gets the better of me, and I go for my good old fashion...

Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 1am with a Taylor Swift song stuck in your head, unable to fall asleep despite...

It sounds like its accepted everyday reality of our busy lives. Of course, there are occasional spurs of us pursuing better sleep through interesting methods suggested by our friends or the latest articles. Yet, we are all creatures of habits but somehow the bad ones stick much better than good ones. So, If you are anything like me, getting new sleeping habits can be slow, I mean a really slow process. This is the reason why I started looking into a passive way of increasing

Have you ever been caught yawning a lot, and no, you ARE interested in what is going on or what the person in front of you is saying. The...

Get rid of that pesky blind spot! Blind spots and difficulty turning your head, may have nothing to do with the neck itself!