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

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

- 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise can reduce back pain! Here are the highlights from September 2021 • Maintaining moderate/vigorous physical activity reduced the risk of low back pain • Moderate/vigorous activity engaged only at baseline was not beneficial • Encouraging moderate activity might be useful due to the lower dropout rate Another study also found that exercise is effective for treatment of CHRONIC low back pain compared to no treatment and placebo IF you want more information. Please call

New risk factors for low back pain identified September 2021 Research has shown that an increase in the following can lead to an increased likelihood that you could develop low back pain waist hip ratio body fat rate total fat mass waist circumference Reference 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 #thornhillpark #eynesbury f #plum

Cervical radiculopathy - This involves the cervical nerve roots which can result in sensory or motor deficits with or without pain C7 ( lower neck) is the most common Usually one sided neck pain and most people don't know when the pain started relief occurs with walking and lying down Its Made worse with sitting and immobilisation Pain is usually constant What we do to help- Adjustment to the neck and mid back , traction( y strap) massage therapy to secondary muscle spasms If

Are HIIT ( High intensity interval training) good for your health ? The findings that where published in September 2021 showed that a HIIT exercise can improve sleep limit psychological distress good for overall mental health So get back on the exercise train and book yourself a session ! Reference 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 #weirv

Lets talk about Cervical Facet Syndrome Cervical Facet Syndrome - This is the most prominent pain generating structure in neck pain patients Most commonly at C2/3 and C5/6 You may experience one sided pain, made worse with rotating to that side ( doing head checks in the car) and lateral flexion The pain is usually sharp and aches at rest What we do to help- massage therapy to break up the secondary muscle spasms, dry needling for the muscle spasm. Chiropractic adjustments. M

Most common in flexion dominant - forward based lifestyles. This includes sitting, standing and poor posture CONDITIONS associated with lower cross syndrome are : thoracic spine pain, psoas pain, external rotation of feet, lumbar facet syndrome, anterior hip pain and stiffness, IT band pain and tightness, SIJ pain, hamstring tightness, cervical spine pain, hip abductor weakness, over pronation in gait. If you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467

Tension Type Headaches Stress and Mental tension are the MOST common triggers. which lead to decreased neck extension, Trigger points in the trapezius and SCM muscles Tension type are usually non throbbing, both sides, have high stress levels, not aggravated by physical activity, made worse with neck movements, dull pain. What we do- Spinal adjustments, y strap stretches , work on the common trigger points in the frontalis, temporalis, massaeter, pterygoid, upper trap and lev

What are the effects of a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet This was a pilot study looking into the ever popular Keto diets They found that a implementation of a whole food diet that restricts ultra processed foods is a good pain management tool A Low carbohydrate ketogenic diet could be GREATER pain reduction, weight loss and mood improvements IF you want more information. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors #melton

What are factor that are associated with neck and shoulder pain?! Octo ber 2021 research has shown that: overall health sleep quality aerobic exercise All of these are essential for helping prevent neck and shoulder pain aerobic physical activity performed more than 60 min/week at a level that enhanced respiratory and heart rate was associated with a reduced risk of experiencing neck and shoulder pain low intensity exercise like walking may not be beneficial for preventing or