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Dr Julian Simpson & Dr Daniel Williams
Welcome to the Sunbury and Melton health hub.
Our mission is to empower our community through movement and knowledge.
With over 800 science-backed articles, we’ve built this library to help you enhance your Chiropractic and Massage care at home.
Dive in, learn the science behind your recovery, and share these insights to help our local community live stronger, healthier lives.

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Can Chiropractic Care Influence Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis? What New Research Found
Quick answer: This research does not suggest chiropractic care treats or cures MS.
However, it does suggest that spinal manipulation and manual therapy may influence:
Neuroimmune responses
Inflammatory signaling
Nervous system physiology
Julian Simpson
May 203 min read


Why Modern Life Is So Hard on Your Lower Back
The Spine Was Built for Movement — Not Sitting
The human spine evolved over millions of years to support walking, climbing, lifting, resting on the ground, and frequent changes in posture. Early humans lived as hunter-gatherers, moving throughout the day and rarely staying in one position for long.
When we look at ancient cave paintings, something interesting stands out:people are almost always shown upright, moving, standing, or lying down — not slouched, seated, or bent o
Julian Simpson
May 55 min read


🧠 When Pain Won’t Switch Off: Understanding Chronic Pain
Welcome to the world of chronic pain, and more specifically, conditions like:
Neuropathic Pain (NP)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Central Sensitisation (CS)
Fibromyalgia (FM)
At Health Wise Chiropractic, we see many patients who feel frustrated because their scans look “normal” — but their pain is very real.
Julian Simpson
Apr 165 min read


Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Older Adults? What the Research Says
Why Pain Is More Common As We Age
As we get older, the body naturally undergoes changes such as:
Reduced joint mobility
Degenerative changes like osteoarthritis
Increased likelihood of multiple health conditions
Julian Simpson
Mar 313 min read


Stretching vs. Resistance Training: Which One’s Best for Your Calves?
Both stretching and resistance training helped participants increase their ankle ROM, which is great for flexibility and injury prevention. But here’s the twist:
Static stretching decreased muscle stiffness. Your calves became more “pliable,” which is exactly what you want if tight calves are holding you back.
Resistance training didn’t change stiffness much, but it increased muscle strength and size — think more powerful calf raises and better push-off power.
Both
Julian Simpson
Mar 233 min read


Postpartum Low Back Pain: Why Balance and Core Control Matter More Than You Think
Research shows that up to 75% of women who experience back pain during pregnancy still have pain months or even years after delivery.
This ongoing discomfort is known as postpartum low back pain (PLBP), and it can interfere with daily activities, exercise, work, sleep, and caring for a newborn.
Julian Simpson
Mar 94 min read


Understanding the Link Between Muscle Pain, Posture, and Breathing: What New Research Reveals
Understanding the Link Between Muscle Pain, Posture, and Breathing: What New Research Reveals
Julian Simpson
Jan 303 min read


Exploring the Link Between Foot Arch Variations and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Athletes
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
Julian Simpson
Dec 20, 20252 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


How Can Proprioceptive Training Help Alleviate Cervicogenic Headaches and Improve Postural Stability?
How Can Proprioceptive Training Help Alleviate Cervicogenic Headaches and Improve Postural Stability?
Headache is one of the leading caus
Julian Simpson
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Understanding Low Back Pain in Nurses and How Chiropractic Care Can Provide Relief
Back pain is highly prevalent among nurses, with reports indicating a frequency of nearly 90%
Nurses over the age of forty show a higher prevalence of LBP compared with those under the age of thirty-one
Julian Simpson
Jul 16, 20252 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


Understanding Forward Head Posture and Its Effects on Neck Muscle Endurance in Women with Chronic Pain
Understanding Forward Head Posture and Its Effects on Neck Muscle Endurance in Women with Chronic Pain
Weakening and atrophy of neck muscles play a significant role in neck pain, which is among the most prevalent and disabling musculoskeletal issues
The relationship between neck pain and Forward Head Posture (FHP) is multifaceted, as the posture may influence the mechanical, muscular, and neurological aspects of neck health
Julian Simpson
Jun 25, 20252 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


Does the addition of Chiropractic to exercise therapy improve pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain
Does the addition of Chiropractic to exercise therapy improve pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal problem and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with 80% of humans experiencing at least ONE episode in their lifetime.
Julian Simpson
May 28, 20252 min read


Relieving Neck Pain and Improving Posture with Health Wise Chiropractic
Relieving Neck Pain and Improving Posture with Health Wise Chiropractic
Poor posture and neck control occur almost entirely from puberty, with forward head posture (FHP) recorded as the most common reason there is a deviation of the neck
Poor posture can lead to
headaches
tension headaches
sore shoulders
pain that can refer down the shoulder elbow and wrist
jaw pain
neck pain
Julian Simpson
May 22, 20252 min read


Which is More Cost-Effective: Chiropractic or Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain?
Which is More Cost-Effective: Chiropractic or Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain?
Low back pain, which affects approximately 30% of
Julian Simpson
May 8, 20252 min read


How does thoracic spinal thrust manipulation impact shoulder impingement syndrome?
How does thoracic spinal thrust manipulation impact shoulder impingement syndrome?
What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is one of the common musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders that involves the pinching of tendons and bursae within the shoulder joint,
How does thoracic spinal thrust manipulation impact shoulder impingement syndrome?
What is SHoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder imp
Julian Simpson
May 2, 20252 min read
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