What Is Text Neck? “Text neck” refers to repetitive stress and strain on the cervical spine caused by looking downward at phones, tablets, or laptops for extended periods. Common symptoms include: Neck pain Headaches Shoulder tightness Upper back stiffness Reduced neck mobility Muscle fatigue Poor posture

75.3% of adolescents had at least one sagittal spinal deviation This included conditions such as: Forward head posture Flat thoracic posture Hyperkyphosis Lumbar posture changes

Some studies reported wrist/hand pain prevalence as high as: 68.7% of students are experiencing wrist or hand pain 50.57% reporting wrist, hand, or finger issues within 12 months 52.4% reporting wrist pain linked to smartphone overuse 44.05% reporting musculoskeletal pain overall

Researchers discovered: Adolescents spent the most time on social media, averaging 2.89 hours daily Computer gaming averaged 2.61 hours per day Some teenagers reported 6+ hours daily on screens Increased screen time was linked with higher rates of: Headaches Neck and shoulder pain Back pain Eye strain Dizziness Difficulty sleeping

The study examined 255 active police officers from tactical units in Germany and found an incredibly high rate of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Key Statistics From the Research 92.9% experienced musculoskeletal pain within the previous 12 months 56.1% had pain within the previous 7 days Only 7.1% reported being completely symptom free 71% experienced pain in at least two body regions 38% reported pain in four or more body regions

Depression is often thought of as an emotional or mental health condition, but research shows it can also have a major impact on the body. Muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, neck pain, low back pain, poor posture, and chronic pain are all commonly linked with depression and stress-related disorders. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury, we regularly see how physical pain and mental well-being are connected. New research reviewing 97 studies suggests that manual therapies

Quick answer: This research does not suggest chiropractic care treats or cures MS. However, it does suggest that spinal manipulation and manual therapy may influence: Neuroimmune responses Inflammatory signaling Nervous system physiology

Can Manual Therapy Help Reduce Stress Hormones? What Research Says About Cortisol, Oxytocin & Pain Relief When people book a massage, chiropractic adjustment, or spinal mobilisation session, they often say the same thing afterwards:“I feel calmer, looser, and less stressed.” But is there an actual physiological reason behind that feeling? A recent scoping review titled “Physiological Changes of Cortisol and Oxytocin Following Manual Therapy” examined whether hands-on t

Understanding Your Headache: Primary vs. Secondary To treat a headache effectively, we first have to understand where it is coming from. The International Headache Society classifies these conditions into two main categories: 1. Primary Headaches (Tension Headaches & Migraines) Tension-Type Headaches (TTH): This is the most prevalent headache disorder worldwide, affecting approximately 26% to 27% of the global population. In fact, about two billion individuals suffered

The Rise of “Texting Thumb” and Wrist Pain When you spend hours scrolling, typing, or holding your phone one-handed, the muscles and tendons in your thumb, wrist, and forearm are constantly under stress. Over time, this can lead to pain, stiffness, and even inflammation in the joints. Common issues include: Thumb pain or “texting thumb” – strain in the tendons that move your thumb. Wrist discomfort – due to prolonged bending and gripping. Finger fatigue or weakne

The Spine Was Built for Movement — Not Sitting The human spine evolved over millions of years to support walking, climbing, lifting, resting on the ground, and frequent changes in posture. Early humans lived as hunter-gatherers, moving throughout the day and rarely staying in one position for long. When we look at ancient cave paintings, something interesting stands out:people are almost always shown upright, moving, standing, or lying down — not slouched, seated, or bent o

Why the Rotator Cuff Matters (and Why It’s Hard to Train Safely) Your shoulder is built for mobility, not stability. The rotator cuff—four small muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis)—works overtime to keep the ball of your upper arm centred in the shallow socket of the shoulder blade. Weakness or imbalance here is a fast track to impingement, tendinitis, or frozen shoulder. Traditional advice says “lift heavy” (70%+ of your one-rep max) to g

Understanding Chronic vs. Acute Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in Adolescents: Key Insights and Implications

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound stored in your muscles. Its main job?👉 Rapid energy production during high-intensity effort — think squats, sprints, lifting, pushing, pulling. It fuels your ATP-PC system, which is the body’s “quick energy” pathway. This system is dominant during: Heavy lifts Short bursts of power Explosive movements

🧠 Why Hockey Stresses the Lower Back Hockey players spend most of their time in: A hip-flexed posture A forward trunk lean Repeated explosive rotational movements Then sitting on the bench… still in hip flexion Over time, this leads to: ✔ Shortened hip flexors✔ Increased lumbar lordosis (lower back arch)✔ Increased torque through the lumbopelvic region✔ Higher spinal stress And that’s where things get interesting.

Maintaining brain health as you age is strongly linked to lifestyle. Research shows that combining regular exercise with a healthy diet can significantly improve overall cognitive function and may help slow age-related cognitive decline. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury & Melton, we help patients support long-term brain and nervous system health through movement, lifestyle advice, and personalised care.

Sex Differences in Running Biomechanics in Knee Pain – What the Latest Research Really Shows Females with knee injuries tend to run with slightly increased hip adduction and hip internal rotation compared to males. However, knee and ankle mechanics show no meaningful differences, and the overall evidence is currently very low certainty due to small studies and methodological variation.

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions worldwide, affecting up to 50% of people at some point in their lives. In growing areas like Sunbury and Melton, where many residents commute daily, driving plays a major role in spinal health. Whether you're commuting to work, travelling between suburbs, or working on the road, prolonged driving can place significant stress on the cervical spine (neck). A recent study compared car drivers vs motorbike riders to

Fascia is a continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, joints, nerves, and organs. It plays a key role in: Movement and flexibility Postural support Force transmission throughout the body Pain perception (rich in nerve endings)

Headaches are commonly caused by muscle tension, neck dysfunction, or neurological factors such as migraines. Evidence shows that treatments like dry needling and chiropractic adjustments can reduce headache pain, frequency, and disability—especially when combined with exercise and lifestyle care.