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Stronger Muscles, Healthier Aging: How Nutrition Fuels Your Strength
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! 🎉
Julian Simpson
Jan 13 min read


Relieving DOMS Through the Benefits of Massage and Muscle Therapy
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common condition that typically develops within 12 to 24 h after exercise, peaks at 24 to 72 h, and usually resolves within 7 days
A 2025 study looked into what the effects of massage where on the body after exercise
The best amount of time was around 40 minutes , as athletes recovered better compared to a 25-minute therapy session
Julian Simpson
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Can Self-Massage Really Help Chronic Low Back Pain? Let’s Find Out!
What Is Self-Myofascial Release (SMR)?
Think of SMR as DIY massage therapy. It’s the practice of using tools like foam rollers, massage balls, or handheld devices to release tight fascia (the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles).
Benefits of SMR include:
Reduced muscle tension and stiffness
Improved blood flow and flexibility
Faster recovery from daily stress or workouts
Relief from nagging low back pain
Julian Simpson
Dec 3, 202510 min read


🎵 When Music Hurts: How Musicians Can Protect Their Bodies from Overuse and Pain @ Health Wise Chiropractic
🎶 The Hidden Cost of Musical Passion
Famous artists such as Lady Gaga (fibromyalgia), Céline Dion (stiff-person syndrome), and Selena Gomez (lupus) have spoken openly about their battles with musculoskeletal and rheumatic conditions. But it’s not just stars who are affected — professional and amateur musicians alike experience strain from long hours of practice and repetitive motion.
Studies show that up to 76% of professional musicians report musculoskeletal problems seve
Julian Simpson
Nov 12, 20256 min read


🏌️♂️ Golfers: Could Your Flexibility Be Putting Your Spine at Risk?
🔍 Flexibility and Spinal Health in Golf
The study found that flexibility is a big factor in the risk of spinal injuries — particularly in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Specifically:
Golfers with fair shoulder flexibility had a significantly lower risk of lower back injuries.
Too much flexibility — known as hypermobility — doesn’t necessarily help, and can actually increase the risk of injury.
Limited flexibility can also increase injury risk by forcing the body
Julian Simpson
Oct 22, 20257 min read


Why Nurses Hurt: The Hidden Toll of Shift Work on Your Spine
If you’re a nurse (or know one), you already know the job is tough. Long hours, heavy lifting, and being on your feet for most of the day (or night!) can take a serious toll on the body.
But did you know? Around 20% of workers have non-standard schedules like rotating or night shifts—and in healthcare, that number is even higher. While shift work keeps hospitals running 24/7, it also comes with a price: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) like back pain, shoulder strain, wrist
Julian Simpson
Oct 7, 202511 min read


Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders in Computer Workers: Prevention and Management Strategies
Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders in Computer Workers: Prevention and Management Strategies
Julian Simpson
Sep 27, 20252 min read


Unlocking Relief: The Impact of Exercise on Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy often present sensory symptoms such as tingling and numbness, and some complain of pain, namely spontaneous pain and increased sensitivity to innocuous (allodynia) or noxious (hyperalgesia) stimuli
The current thinking for recommendations for cancer patients is:
To do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity
75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity
OR a combination of bo
Julian Simpson
Sep 22, 20254 min read


Enhancing Postural Stability through Hip Exercises for Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief
Enhancing Postural Stability through Hip Exercises for Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief
Lower back pain (LBP) occurs in 80% of the general population at least once during a person’s lifetime, with the highest prevalence rate being in the 40–80 age group.
90% of non-specific LBP (NSLBP) cases are classified as chronic LBP
Factors that can lead to non-specific low back pain are:
Lumbar Subluxations
Hip height differences
Weak core muscles
Weak hip musc
Julian Simpson
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Essential Nutrients to Alleviate Neuropathic Pain in Your Diet Today
Essential Nutrients to Alleviate Neuropathic Pain in Your Diet Today
Currently, 1 in 5 people are waking up each day with CHRONIC (long-term) PAIN.
Neuropathic pain is a persistent or intermittent spontaneous pain characterised by an increased response to mechanical and thermal stimuli
Julian Simpson
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Is Deep Dry Needling Combined with Stretching Effective for Muscle Pain?
Deep Dry Needling Combined with Stretching Effective for Muscle Pain?
Muscle pain- what happens?
characteristic effects include heig
Julian Simpson
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Stretching or Strengthening: What's the Best Approach for Hip Pain?
Stretching or Strengthening: What's the Best Approach for Hip Pain?
Pain in the sacroiliac joint is the most prevalent and often overlook
Julian Simpson
Jul 14, 20254 min read


Understanding Chiropractic Care: Answers to Your Most Common Questions
What is chiropractic care?Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that emphasises the body's ability to heal itself. It involves spinal adjustments to address where there is dysfunction in the spine to help the nervous system function better
Julian Simpson
Jul 9, 20257 min read


Exploring the Impact of Physical Activity and Posture on Low Back Pain in Older Women
Exploring the Impact of Physical Activity and Posture on Low Back Pain in Older Women
Low back pain (LBP) is a widespread and disabling condition, with 60–70% of the population suffering at least one episode of LBP during their lifetime worldwide
LBP affects more women than men and is generally defined as a nonspecific self-limiting process
Julian Simpson
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Work-related musculoskeletal disorder and health risk behaviours in retaining workers
Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) often occur in market vendors because of job characteristics such as prolonged sitting and st
Julian Simpson
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Exploring the Impact of Chiropractic Therapy on Plantar Pressures in Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic and complex disorder that affects approximately 3–10% of the world’s population
FM occurs more frequently in women between 20 and 55 years of age and shows an increase with advancing age, affecting approximately 7.4% of women between 70 and 79 years of age
The Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia are :
widespread musculoskeletal pain that persists for at least three months, marked by various indicators, including exhaustion , impaired men
Julian Simpson
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Chiropractic Care For School Children - Latest research on how it helps your kids
There is also an increasing number of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD's) seen in school-aged children. Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD's) encompass conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysphonia, Tourette syndrome, synesthesia, and other distinctions in behaviour and neurobiology
Julian Simpson
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Understanding the Connection Between Cervical Proprioception, Postural Control, and Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term, systemic autoimmune condition that significantly impacts the bo
Julian Simpson
Jun 9, 20254 min read


Exploring the Variability of Spinal Stiffness and Its Impact on Daily Activities
Exploring the Variability of Spinal Stiffness and Its Impact on Daily Activities
Julian Simpson
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Preventing Schoolchildren's Back Pain: Tips for Choosing and Using the Right Backpack
Backpacks are crucial for students to carry school essentials, yet their weight, ranging from 4.5 to 18 kg, poses significant health risks
Julian Simpson
May 12, 20253 min read
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