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If you have scoliosis, you should be doing exercise !

Jul 29
1 min

If you have scoliosis, you should be doing exercise !

If you have scoliosis, you should be doing exercise ! recent research shows that some exercise is better than no exercise They stated - In mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, corrective exercise-based therapy could be used to reduce spinal deformity and to improve quality of life as isolated treatment or as coadjuvant treatment combined with other therapeutic resources. If you would like some help, get in touch! If you want more information. Please cal

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Lumbar Disc herniation- Lets Help you out!

Jul 26
1 min

Lumbar Disc herniation- Lets Help you out!

LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION Quick anatomy- less than 1% of patients will have serious radiculopathy. The more pain in the lower extremity the more likely it is a lumbosacral radiculopathy. Pain is usually non sudden and made worse by coughing, sneezing Relief is lumbar extension Where the pain is down the leg is an indication on where the problem is . L4 is the medial knee, medial shin, and medial foot L5 is lateral shin and the big toe S1 is the lateral sole of the foot and littl

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The effect of anti inflammatory diets with pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jul 22
1 min

The effect of anti inflammatory diets with pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis

The effect of anti inflammatory diets with pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis I have always stated to patients to try and stay away from as much sugar as they can to decrease inflammation in their bodies 2021 research found that the Mediterranean diet tended to have a greater effect on pain rather than a vegetarian or vegan diet. Its also of note that gluten sensitivity is more common in RA patients If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 o

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Low Back Pain- This condition accounts for 40% of problems

Jul 12
1 min

Low Back Pain- This condition accounts for 40% of problems

Up to 40% of patients experience discogenic pain. The problem being over 50% of ASYMPTOMATIC individuals in their 30s have disc problems (bulging, height loss, protrusion and facet arthropathy) QUICK ANATOMY- the Intervertebral disc has 3 structures - nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosis and cartilaginous vertebral endplates RISK FACTORS : smoking, hip and knee osteoarthritis, being overweight, occupations with whole body vibrations, lifting and physical labourers, being male.

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Leg Length Problems? You could develop SIJ Dysfunction

Jul 12
1 min

Leg Length Problems? You could develop SIJ Dysfunction

SACROILIAC JOINT PAIN/DYSFUNCTION Why is it an important joint ? Its primary function is for shock absorption and transfer. It also maintains stability and flexibility RISK FACTORS are leg length problems ( a 1cm difference increases the load by 5 times on the short side, running, scoliosis. pregnancy and inflammatory disease Made WORSE by standing, walking, sit to stand, flexing the back when standing RELIEF is when we lay down If you want more information. Please call Healt

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Should your wear a brace with scoliosis ? Heres what the research says

Jul 8
1 min

Should your wear a brace with scoliosis ? Heres what the research says

Should your wear a brace with scoliosis ? Heres what the research says 2021 research concluded Strong evidence was found for increased curve flexibility as favorable predictive factor for initial in-brace correction. Moderate evidence was found for thoracolumbar or lumbar curve pattern as favourable predictive factor, and double major curve pattern as unfavourable predictive factor for initial in-brace correction If you would like some stretches and advice, get in touch! If y

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What is the MOST common cause of CHRONIC low back pain

Jul 5
1 min

What is the MOST common cause of CHRONIC low back pain

LUMBAR FACETOGENIC PAIN Lumbar facet mediated pain is the MOST common cause of chronic LBP The upper lumbar facet joints are injured by lateral flexion movements. RISK FACTORS are Degenerative joint disease, repetitive microtrauma, hyperextension in sports, high BMI, facet tropism, cardiovascular disease, hyperlordosis RELIEF is usually in sitting, walking and lumbar (low back) flexion WORSE is usually in the morning, after periods of inactivity If you want more information.

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What is better for balance and muscle thickness? Core stabilisation or strengthening

Jul 1
2 min

What is better for balance and muscle thickness? Core stabilisation or strengthening

What is better for balance and muscle thickness? Core stabilisation or strengthening New research is showing that CORE STABILISATION showed more improvement that the strengthening exercise group Core stabilisation showed improvements in - proprioception size difference balance relief from pain No significant adverse effects occurred If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton #meltonsou

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Risk Factors for getting Jaw Problems!

Jun 29
1 min

Risk Factors for getting Jaw Problems!

Muscles that are usually worked on are : Temporalis(elevates mandible and closes the jaw), Masseter (elevates mandible and closes jaw) lateral Pterygoid and Medial Pterygoid RISK FACTORS are depression, prior jaw problems, anxiety, malocclusion, irritable bowel syndrome, stress, neck problems, PTSD, females, forward head posture, sleep disturbances, violinists Treatment Options Chiropractic adjustments for the synovitis, Massage, Dry needling ( some studies have suggested can

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What are the effects of increased protein intake

Jun 24
1 min

What are the effects of increased protein intake

What are the effects of increased protein intake High protein intake can augment increases in lean mass with chronic concurrent training However the increases do not appear to translate into further improvements in strength adaptions Evidence shows that protein intake twice the recommended intake does not help with muscle force and power production with concurrent training IF you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see on

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Dry Needling or Corticosteroid injection for pain and disability?

Jun 17
2 min

Dry Needling or Corticosteroid injection for pain and disability?

Dry Needling or Corticosteroid injection for pain and disability? This is one of my biggest questions i get should i try dry needling or just get a CS injection a 2021 study is giving more information into the question It is showing that there was no differences between dry needling and CS injection in pain and disability for myofascial pain There is little evidence saying that CS injections can be superior to dry needling at shorter follow up periods for plantar fasciitis an

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15% of low back pain is caused by this syndrome... what is it ?

Jun 13
1 min

15% of low back pain is caused by this syndrome... what is it ?

- CLUNEAL NERVE ENTRAPEMENT Can account for 15% of low back pain cases. It does mimic other conditions so it is hard to pin point for patients at the start QUICK ANATOMY- the superior cluneal nerve originates at the dorsal rami from T11 to L5. The nerve penetrates the fascia at the illiac crest and the medial cluneal nerve passes deep to the PSIS and PIIS, hence why its so hard as it mimics so many lower back conditions RISK FACTORS- one sided pain, worse with extension and

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Did you have Covid ?- You’re not alone in having back pain!

Jun 10
1 min

Did you have Covid ?- You’re not alone in having back pain!

Did you have Covid ?- You’re not alone in having back pain! Dec 2021 research shows that musculoskeletal pain is prevelant in nearly 50% of patients what’s more worrying is that this is after 8 months post Covid symptoms Predictors of pain are having myalgia and headaches when having covid in the acute phase IF you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton #meltonsouth #strathtulloh #cobbleb

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Neck Pain Relief !

Jun 3
1 min

Neck Pain Relief !

Do you have chronic neck pain!? Adjustments may help Neck mobilisation for patients with chronic cervical radiculopathy reduced localised mechanical , but not thermal, pain hypersensitivity this is great news for people with neck issues, that Chiropractic could give relief to our patients If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton #meltonsouth #strathtulloh #cobblebank #weirviews #thor

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Bad posture ? It could be upper crossed syndrome

Jun 1
1 min

Bad posture ? It could be upper crossed syndrome

UPPER CROSS SYNDROME Usually beginning in childhood, made worse by prolonged study in teenage years and then in adulthood with prolonged sitting in front of the computer/phone/tablet. Overtime we develop a flexion dominant posture. The pecs, upper traps, levator scapular become shortened and tight The Rhomboids, serratus anterior, middle and lower traps and deep neck flexors are weakened Other conditions associated with upper cross syndrome are : cervical facet pain, cervicog

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Are you lacking Vitamin D? Because if may be causing you pain

May 27
2 min

Are you lacking Vitamin D? Because if may be causing you pain

Are you lacking Vitamin D? Because if may be causing you pain New research looking into low back pain and vitamin D levels have shown interesting preliminary results They have decided ( November 2021) that patients with non specific low back pain had lower Vitamin D levels and higher inflammatory markers IF you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton #meltonsouth #strathtulloh #cobblebank

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Are the foods your eating causing your migraines?

May 24
1 min

Are the foods your eating causing your migraines?

Most people (80%) have a family history , It is a neurological - not a blood vessel- disorder Risk Factors are being overweight, LOW cardiovascular fitness, medication overuse, hypertension, history of stroke, Vitamin D Deficiency and being over 20 Some Common TRIGGERS are stress, perfume, sleeping late, neck pain, heat, not eating, foods, weather, poor sleep, smoke alcohol and exercise Common FOOD TRIGGERS are alcohol, MSG, nuts, avocados, peanut butter, papayas, citrus food

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42% of middle back pain come from what structure?

May 20
1 min

42% of middle back pain come from what structure?

If you guessed THORACIC FACETOGENIC PAIN .... your a winner ! 42% of chronic middle back pain originates from the facet joints Several nerve roots innervate the joints, with the medial brach of the dorsal rami innervating the multifidi and longissimus muscles Patients usually complain of one sided pain, bad posture and being hypomobile. Made WORSE with side bending, flexion and rotation. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book o

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Exercise can help with depression!

May 20
2 min

Exercise can help with depression!

Exercise can help with depression! After the last couple of years, everyone is really wanting to work on their mental health and we are happy to report that exercise can help! Research from September 2021 shows that exercise COMBINED with standard treatments have greater effect than only standard treatment alone IF you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton #meltonsouth #strathtulloh #cob

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Headaches

May 16
1 min

Headaches

Cervicogenic Headaches Most commonly at the C1, 2 and 3 joints usually one sided pain, made worse with neck movement, can last for hours to weeks, pain usually at the base of the head and more likely in females What we do - Spinal adjustments to the cervical and thoracic joints, dry needling, y strap stretching If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton #meltonsouth #strathtulloh #cobb

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