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If you are reading this, stop! Don't move. Hold the position you are currently sitting in. Try not to shuffle or move. Do you notice anything? In what positions are your feet? Do you have more weight on one foot than the other? Are both your feet flat on the floor? Is one rolled in or out? So, why is the ankle important? Your feet are the foundation of your spine. They bear an incredible amount of weight and are highly mobile and fragile. There are 26 articulating bones in ea

There have been countless patients who have said to me, “I need to stretch more, especially my hamstrings-they are always tight." My line...

At Balanced for Life we are passionate about giving care to pregnant women. It is such a special (yet challenging) time, with the body...

Have you heard the saying, ‘your hips are out’? What does it mean? Well there is more to it than just hips. The musculoskeletal...

It is estimated that 60-70% of people will experience lower back pain at some stage in their lifetime. One of the common causes of lower...

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