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Julian Simpson
- Mar 11
- 1 min
How do you know you found the right Chiropractor
Research looked into what was more cost effective in terms of Chiropractic care and how quick a patient got better The following characteristics are seen in Chiropractors who have quicker results which lead to patients having to pay less overall for their care. (1) they lead with evidence-based quality care; (2) use a comprehensive history and intake process; (3) apply shared decision making with the patient to identify measurable treatment goals; (4) address identified biops
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Julian Simpson
- Mar 4
- 1 min
Effectiveness of chiropractic versus sham manipulation for recurrent headaches in children
Ever wondered if Chiropractic treatment can help children ? Research has found that: Children has fewer DAYS of headaches with chiropractic treatment Children also had better perceived effect Further research is needed to see the difference between chiropractic and medication If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 #sunburychiropractor #healthwis
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Julian Simpson
- Feb 25
- 1 min
Effects of Chiropratic on inflammatory mediators in patients with non-specific low back pain
In new research released In Jan 2021, Researches looked to see if people with long term low back pain, would benefit from chiropractic adjustments, as it was beleived that Chiropractic could help with TNFa, IL6 levels TNfa is the most important pro inflammatory cytokines as it is involved in vasodilation and edema formation The research showed that the change in the markers was significant and was another positive result for patients with low back pain ! If you want to make a
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Julian Simpson
- Feb 18
- 1 min
Effects of whole body vibration exercise on lumbar-abdominal muscles activation for patients with ch
Whole body vibration (WBV) training as an intervention method can cure chronic low back pain (CLBP) Adding whole body vibration to exercise could increase muscle activation of lumbar–abdominal muscle in patients with Chronic Low Back Pain. The optimum frequency for lumbar–abdominal muscles is 15 Hz. The best exercises include plank for multifidus and erector spinae, V crunch for rectus abdominis and single bridge for abdominal oblique externus. If you want to make an appointm
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Julian Simpson
- Feb 10
- 1 min
The influence of physical activity on the nociceptive flexion reflex in healthy people
The nociceptive flexion reflex (NFR) is a spinal reflex induced by painful stimuli resulting in an appropriate withdrawal response. The NFR is considered to be an objective physiological correlate of spinal nociception The study provides preliminary evidence indicating that a physically active lifestyle may reduce spinal nociception in healthy adults, while a sedentary lifestyle enhances spinal nociception. If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiroprac
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Julian Simpson
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Facet Tropism in Lumbar Spine and Cervical Spine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Facet tropism (FT) refers to the difference in the orientation of facet joints with respect to each other in the sagittal plane. FT leads to unequal biomechanical forces on facet joint and intervertebral disc during rotation and other physiologic movements Facet Tropism is SIGNIFICANTLY associated with Lumbar disc Herniations and Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolithesis as well as cervical degenerative disease If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiroprac
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Julian Simpson
- Jan 28
- 1 min
Incidence of Acute Hamstring Injuries in Soccer
Latest research into the incidence of hamstring injuries has come out! The incidence is up to 1.9 per 1000 hours of exposure to soccer In other words, play soccer 2 hours a week every week, you might have an injury once every 10 years The recurrence rate was 4-68% as there was a lot of research with conflicting results If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive
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Julian Simpson
- Jan 21
- 1 min
The effect of running on knee joint cartilage: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Highlights ·A meta-analysis was done to evaluate the effect of running on knee cartilage. ·A short-term adverse effect on COMP was caused by running. ·Running has more advantages than disadvantages to knee cartilage. ·Runners could follow the moderate principle and combine with rest. If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury- Shop 3/21 Dornoch Drive Sunbury 3429 #sunburychiropractor #h
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Julian Simpson
- Jan 14
- 1 min
The Relationship Between Reported Pain and Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents
Occurrence of headaches, abdominal pain and back pain are most likely to occur in GIRLS rather than boys WEEKLY headaches are reported by 56% of girls and 33% of boys ABDOMINAL pain was experienced by 45% of girls DEPRESSIVE symptoms where experienced by 48% of girls and 25% of boys Half the population with weekly pain also had depressive symptoms COMPARED to 25% of the population without weekly pain If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03
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Julian Simpson
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Early life chronic inflammatory conditions predict low back pain in adolescence and young adulthood
Participants with RESPIRATORY or ATOPIC conditions in their childhood years had an INCREASED odds of FUTURE LOW BACK PAIN when they where young adults Conditions that seem to lead to LOW BACK PAIN being prevalent when they become young adults where : Respiratory Skin Musculoskeletal Autoimmune Atopic Conditions People with 2 or more illness had an INCREASED chance of having Low Back Pain If you want to make an appointment. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or
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Julian Simpson
- Sep 29, 2020
- 1 min
Foot Pain Relief
Intermittent ankle plantar static stretching resulted in a significantly greater forefoot surface contact area and lower rear foot medium and maximum plantar pressures. This leads to improved balance and reduced rear foot plantar pressures. Reference Immediate Effects of Intermittent Bilateral Ankle Plantar Flexors Static Stretching on Balance and Plantar Pressures. Martínez-Jiménez EM1, Losa-Iglesias ME2, Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R1, Díaz-Velázquez JI3, López-López D4, Calv
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Julian Simpson
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
Is sitting at work all day or doing physical activity at work better for your low back pain
Is sitting at work all day or doing physical activity at work better for your low back pain This review indicates that, among blue‐collar workers, increased sitting at work may protect against NP and LBP, while increased physical activity during work and/or leisure may increase this risk. There was no evidence supporting physical activity as a prognostic factor for LBP. Reference Association between objectively measured physical behaviour and neck‐ And/or low back pain: A sys
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Julian Simpson
- Sep 15, 2020
- 1 min
New evidence on the effects of CHRONIC neck pain
The prevalence of the neck pain was slightly higher than that of shoulder pain. The prevalence reported over a month was 35.8 and 30.9% for neck and shoulder pain, respectively. This study found that improper sitting positions, as well as physical factors such as the school furniture, too much homework, and difficulty in viewing the classroom board, were associated with pain. New evidence on the effects of CHRONIC neck pain There is evidence of impaired implicit motor imagery
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Julian Simpson
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
Short Term Stability with Manual Therapy
Improvement in stability measures were reported in studies comparing manual therapy in the short term, but not long-term follow-up. There was no clear association between significant pain reduction and measures of stability Chiropr Man Therap. 2020 Feb 18;28(1):13. doi: 10.1186/s12998-020-0300-9. Effects of manual therapies on stability in people with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review. Kendall JC1, Vindigni D2, Polus BI3, Azari MF2,4, Harman SC2. If you want more info
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Julian Simpson
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Safety with Children and Chiropractic
A limited body of evidence of adequate methodological quality is available to describe and quantify the risk of adverse events associated with SMT in children under 10 years of age. Although serious adverse events are reported in the literature, the risk of serious adverse events remains unknown in this population Most studies report mild and transient adverse events (e.g., increased crying, soreness, irritability). Our review suggests that the risk of mild adverse events ran
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Julian Simpson
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
MS and Non Pharm treatments
Is there any benefit to having nonpharmaceutical treatments added to the treatment plan for people with Multiple sclerosis Results suggest there may be effective nonpharmaceutical treatment options available that can improve the symptoms of fatigue, poor functionality, balance, and quality of life. We found that physical activity, alternative approaches, rehabilitation, and resistance training were effective for improving the management of a number of MS symptoms Reference In
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Julian Simpson
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
Can chronic low back pain lead to heart problems!?
Can chronic low back pain lead to heart problems!? New research suggests yes ! Chronic low back pain patients had a higher risk of stroke, hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke. Pain medication use for the low back pain was not associated with the increase incidence People aged UNDER 50 where more at risk This suggests there may be an association with lifestyle factors/Chronic low back pain and stroke If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467
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Julian Simpson
- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
Do Rheumatoid Arthritis patients have MORE low back pain?
Research looked into whether people with rheumatoid arthritis have lumbar lesions and low back pain more than the average person The results showed HIGHER chance of spondylolisthesis HIGHER chance of vertebral fractures HIGHER chance of thoraco-lumbar scoliosis Here are some stretches to help with low back pain :) Reference Spine J
. 2020 Jul 2;S1529-9430(20)30951-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2020.06.020. Online ahead of print. Do rheumatoid arthritis patients have low back pain
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Julian Simpson
- Jul 30, 2020
- 1 min
How Chiropractic can help with Cervicogenic Headaches
Spinal Manipulative therapy has been shown in new research to provide small, superior short term benefits for pain intensity, frequency and disability For long term benefits, patients should focus on stretching, postural exercises and proper nutrition Here are some stretches for the neck! Reference Eur J Pain . 2020 Jul 4.
doi: 10.1002/ejp.1632. Online ahead of print. Spinal manipulation for the management of cervicogenic headache: A systematic review and meta-analysis Matth
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