Plant-Powered Performance: How Plant-Based Eating Supports Your Health and Fitness

Hamstring strains are one of the most common and frustrating injuries in sport — and despite decades of research, they haven’t decreased in frequency. In elite Australian Football, each team still averages around seven hamstring injuries per season, costing players weeks of game time and increasing the risk of re-injury. So why is this still happening? A large, high-quality study looked at whether training load, hamstring strength, and muscle structure could explain who ge

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common and disabling conditions worldwide, affecting up to 84% of people at some point in their lives. While most of us think of back pain as a simple muscle strain, new research shows that fatigue — both muscular and structural — may play a much deeper role in how the spine functions and degenerates over time.

The Link Between Obesity & Shoulder Muscle Changes Recent research (2025) shows:⚖️ For every 5 points higher in BMI, patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears had a 36% higher chance of muscle atrophy.🥩 Obesity (BMI ≥ 28) significantly increased the likelihood of fatty infiltration in rotator cuff muscles. Why? Extra body fat isn’t just “stored energy” — it’s metabolically active. It releases inflammatory chemicals (cytokines) that can damage cells, impair muscle rep

📊 Research in 2025 showed: Front babywearing activates more muscles than back babywearing… which means more strength work, but also more fatigue and potential for strain. Upper back & shoulder muscles (like the trapezius) get worked harder—especially with heavier babies and certain carrier styles. Posture shifts happen too: your pelvis, head, and trunk all adjust under the load, sometimes creating more sway and imbalance.

Did you know that by 2050, the global population over 60 will nearly double—from 12% in 2015 to 22%? That’s a lot of birthdays and, hopefully, a lot of strong shoulders, hips, and knees still moving with ease! 🎉

Deep Tissue Massage Works applying pressure and slow intentional strokes, this technique works on areas of chronic tension, trigger points, and adhesions that are common in athletes due to repetitive movements, overworked muscles, and intense physical activity How does massage work to relax you? Deep tissue massage therapy is the applying of mechanical pressure affecting muscle fibers and connective tissues. This pressure stimulates mechanoreceptors, signaling the ce

🧘‍♂️ Could Tight Breathing Muscles Be Fueling Your Chronic Neck Pain? If you suffer from chronic neck pain, you’re not alone. Modern lifestyles — especially hours spent on computers, tablets, and phones — have made chronic neck pain one of the most common musculoskeletal problems worldwide. It’s not just uncomfortable; it can limit your ability to work, exercise, sleep, and enjoy everyday life. At Health Wise Chiropractic , we take a holistic approach to neck pain — and a gr

Lets look at the different effects of luggage on people's gait. Researchers in 2025 looked at 4 different conditions four conditions were: no luggage, using a backpack, a shoulder bag, and a crossbody bag. Gait, a fundamental aspect of human activity, serves a crucial function in the activities of daily living (ADL). It plays a pivotal role in maintaining both physical and mental health The weight, design, and carrying method of luggage can lead to abnormal post

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent source of knee pain among adolescents and young adults What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Pain occurring in the prepatellar or retropatellar region that worsens during prolonged sitting, kneeling, squatting, and stair climbing It is anterior knee pain and mainly affects young athletes without any structural abnormalities How common is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? It affects 22 in 1000 people Athletes play

Acute vs. Overuse Injuries: What’s the Difference? Acute injuries happen when a tissue is overloaded beyond its limit in one event, like a fall or collision. Overuse injuries develop gradually. Repetitive stress on muscles, ligaments, and tendons can weaken them over time, eventually leading to injury—even during seemingly normal movements.

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity with a curve (Cobb angle > 10°) of the spine in the coronal plane . It accounts for approximately 80% of confirmed scoliosis cases. If the curve is over 45 degrees, sometimes surgery is needed If the Curve is between 10 and 25 degrees, Chiropractic can be effective, even up to 45 degrees The goals for our Chiropractic team can be to get you standing better and improving aesthetics . W

What Makes Watermelon Special? Watermelon isn’t just refreshing—it’s packed with compounds that may support muscle recovery: L-citrulline: A non-essential amino acid that boosts nitric oxide (NO) production, improving blood flow to muscles. L-arginine: Helps with NO synthesis and nutrient delivery. Antioxidants like lycopene and glutathione: Reduce oxidative stress and inflammation after exercise. These compounds may help improve muscle oxygenation, decrease lact

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Discover the Fascinating Benefits of Chiropractic Care on Your Body's Chemical Balance The research looked into the effect of neck...

Can Low Back Pain Trigger Headaches? Exploring the Connection. Probably 4 out of 5 patients that walk into my clinic come in with either...

Understanding Wear and Tear of Multifidus Muscle and its Potential Impact on Lumbar Spine Degeneration The Multifidus muscle stabilises...

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Unlocking Relief: Effective Exercises and Adjustments for SI Joint Dysfunction Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common causative agent...

The Benefits of Chiropractic Neck Adjustments: What You Need to Know When it comes to my practice, there are two main reasons people come...