Suffering from headaches or migraines can be debilitating, affecting your personal and professional life. At Northern Spinal and Sports Injury Clinic, our team of experienced practitioners understand the underlying causes of headaches, and our treatments allow sufferers to take control of their symptoms. Chiropractic and...
The routine of life is relentless. Stress is a constant. There’s so much to do that you never really give your body the time to recover. Your sleep suffers or is shortened. To compensate, you keep yourself alert with caffeine. Perhaps you push yourself harder...
How many people suffer from incontinence? According to the Continence Foundation of Australia, more than 6 million Australians have problems with bladder or bowel control—that’s anything from just a small leak to complete loss of control. Urinary incontinence, they go on to say, is a common condition...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many people have swapped the office for their kitchen table or study nook. Unfortunately, home office settings do not always provide appropriate back or neck support, leading to discomfort, strained muscles, headaches and more. Below are some posture and routine tips to...
Why seeing a Chiropractor will help you in your later stages of life! Around 30% of adults over 65 experience at least one fall per year, the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society claims. By 2051, it expects the cost of falls to rise to...
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that 1 in 6 Australians suffered from back problems in 2017-18. That’s more than 3 million people. With 99% of all lower back injuries being musculoskeletal strains and most often caused by poor posture, overuse or trauma. Back...
Dear patient, I would like to update you on the precautions we are taking following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments. The health and safety of our team and patients has always been our top priority, together with looking after our community and its needs. In order to continue to...
Curves are a normal part of the structure of the human spine, but sometimes they are related to conditions that need treatment. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that typically manifests just before puberty, resulting in the formation of an “S” or “C”...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in both runners and non-runners, with approximately 10% of people suffering from plantar fasciitis once in their life. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissues starting from the bottom of...
What is Chronic Pain? Chronic Pain is defined as pain lasting longer than 6 months, which exists when the initial injury or tissue damage is no longer the source of pain. It affects approximately 1 in 5 people, and can last for years, impacting quality of...
