Do you have full spinal range of motion but feel consistent pain and stiffness? You could have a hypermobility disorder.

With more and more people sitting behind a computer everyday our work station ergonomics are of vital importance for spinal health, function and vitality. This was even more evident throughout the COVID lockdowns where large masses of people were suddenly working from home, often on laptops, leaning over coffee tables and kitchen benches. It wasn’t a coincidence that spinal health issues in existing chiropractic patients rose by 86% and a 78% increase in new patients was observed from spinal pain due to working from home (According to the Australian Chiropractors Association). The following are a few tips to help you improve your work station ergonomics and overall spinal health:

This is a very common and important question I get asked every day in practice. Sleep posture is commonly overlooked and taken for granted. But when you break down a day and conservatively estimate that you might be in bed for 7-8 hours each night, you can appreciate that how your spine is positioned for 1/3 of a 24 hour period is important right? Here are some general guidelines to follow:

Scoliosis is a topic which causes some anxiety for parents. But firstly, what is it?

The most common form of scoliosis is idiopathic scoliosis. Idiopathic means the underlying cause is unknown and spontaneous. Importantly, there is not an underlying sinister cause for the curvature changes. Although there are genetic tendencies and familial traits which make the likelihood of scoliosis more common for some individuals, the underlying cause is not yet fully understood. However, the underpinnings of scoliosis seem to be neurological in nature.