Killer Heels
As we approach Fashion Week I thought I’d discuss a recent CAA NSW media release that I was interviewed about in the NT News. Without putting a downer on certain types of apparel, a new survey by Chiropractors in NSW has revealed that some people are risking physical injuries due [...]
Chiropractic and Chest Pain
In this months column I’d like to focus on a lesser acknowledged reason for why a patient would see a Chiropractor, that is chest pain. Chest pain and epigastric (just below the sternum) pain is a very common symptom that presents to Chiropractic clinics every day. Sometimes it may not [...]
Obstetric Pregnancy Pain
This month I’d like to focus on a recent article I found, which discussed the benefits of Chiropractic care during pregnancy*. During pregnancy a woman’s body undergoes a variety of changes as the baby inside her womb starts to develop. It is common for mothers to experience discomfort due to [...]
Working Together and Freedom of Choice
This month I’d like to draw attention to a recent study from the Journal of Spine that compared the treatment of 2 groups of military personal between the ages of 18-35 with low back pain*. This study concluded that patients treated with Chiropractic care in conjugation with Medical care demonstrated [...]
Operators, Take a Break
Machine operators in the Northern Territory are being warned to get off their seats and take a break from using heavy machinery for long periods, or risk long-term spinal damage. Operators commonly present to Chiropractors with a variety of spinal complaints including low back pain. In my May column last [...]
Bad Pillow Choices
The wrong pillow could be causing Territorians a painful nights sleep Thousands of Territorians could be needlessly suffering from disrupted sleep due to bad pillow choices at bedtime. It is our experience that using the wrong pillow is a common cause of neck and back pain and can have a [...]
Pain-Free Holiday
Holidays are meant to be fun, not a pain in the neck. Over the Christmas holiday period the CAA NT wants you to avoid some of the common travel “bugs” that can spoil a holiday, below are some travel tips to help you avoid irritating your spine over the break. [...]
Drugs not the answer for that pain in the neck
Students all over Australia swotting for their final exams should think twice about taking drugs for neck pain. . . that’s the clear message from a landmark US study* into treatment options for neck pain. Neck pain affects three out of every four people at one stage in their lives, [...]
Kids officially a pain in the neck….and back!
In my August Column to coincide with Seniors Week, I wrote an article about the benefits of Chiropractic care for older people. This month I'd like to expand a little on that demographic. A recent survey conducted by the CAA across Australia found that Chiropractors are increasingly reporting cases of [...]
What’s Your Posture?
In this month’s column I’d like to briefly touch on posture again. I know a lot of people know what they should do but getting people to change their habits requires some repetition. So this month I’d like to repeat my message about posture, which I first touched on in [...]
Sitting, A Major Risk for Spinal Strain
Sit Right campaign launches Spinal Health Week (21-27 May) In this months column I’d like to focus on ergonomics in the office, in particular sitting posture. The 21st - 27th of May marks the beginning of National Spinal Health Week and this year the Chiropractors Association of Australia (CAA) is [...]
Mining Boom May Lead to Injury Boom
Due to the recent INPEX announcement earlier this year, in this months column I’d like to focus on the mining industry CAA member Chiropractors commonly treat employees of the mining industry for a wide range of spinal complaints. Mine workers often work long shifts, perform physically challenging and repetitive tasks [...]