What Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial Pain Syndrome is characterised by the presence of: Trigger points (TrPs) Tight bands of muscle known as taut bands (TBs) Local muscle tenderness Referred pain patterns Reduced flexibility and movement Researchers estimate that Myofascial Pain Syndrome may account for between 20% and 93% of chronic musculoskeletal pain presentations, making it on

Key Statistics From The Study The study examined 70 adolescents aged between 10 and 20 years and found: 63% reported back pain within the previous three months. 56% reported neck pain. Average back pain severity was 4.1 out of 10. Average neck pain severity was 3.9 out of 10. 51% used smartphones or tablets for more than four hours per day. Only 24% achieved 8–9 hours of sleep per night. Girls reported significantly more back pain than boys. Flexed

What Is Upper Crossed Syndrome? Upper Crossed Syndrome is a postural pattern involving: Forward head posture Rounded shoulders Increased upper back rounding (thoracic kyphosis) Tight chest and neck muscles Weak upper back and shoulder stabilising muscles Research suggests UCS affects between 11% and 60% of people, depending on age, occupation, and lifestyle factors, with particularly high rates among office workers and students. Common symptoms may include

Some studies reported wrist/hand pain prevalence as high as: 68.7% of students are experiencing wrist or hand pain 50.57% reporting wrist, hand, or finger issues within 12 months 52.4% reporting wrist pain linked to smartphone overuse 44.05% reporting musculoskeletal pain overall

Depression is often thought of as an emotional or mental health condition, but research shows it can also have a major impact on the body. Muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, neck pain, low back pain, poor posture, and chronic pain are all commonly linked with depression and stress-related disorders. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury, we regularly see how physical pain and mental well-being are connected. New research reviewing 97 studies suggests that manual therapies

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

Can Manual Therapy Help Reduce Stress Hormones? What Research Says About Cortisol, Oxytocin & Pain Relief When people book a massage, chiropractic adjustment, or spinal mobilisation session, they often say the same thing afterwards:“I feel calmer, looser, and less stressed.” But is there an actual physiological reason behind that feeling? A recent scoping review titled “Physiological Changes of Cortisol and Oxytocin Following Manual Therapy” examined whether hands-on t

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

Chronic low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and by 2050 over 800 million people are expected to be affected. For patients in Sunbury, Melton, and surrounding areas, this research answers a key question: 👉 Does chiropractic care actually work?✔️ Yes — and the evidence has been consistent for decades.

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.

🫒 The Mediterranean Diet, Oxidative Stress & Athletic Performance At Health Wise Chiropractic, we talk a lot about movement, recovery, and performance. But there’s a powerful piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: 👉 What you eat directly affects how your body adapts to exercise. Today, we’re diving into the science of oxidative stress, antioxidants, and why the Mediterranean Diet may be one of the most powerful nutritional approaches for active individuals

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.

Recent research looked into 12 weeks of Chiropractic care and how it affected the body 12 weeks of Chiropractic care modulates biomarkers linked to neuroplasticity, inflammation, and stress. Increases in brain-derived neurotrophic factor and interleukin-6 suggest enhanced neuroplasticity and inflammatory responses, while decreases in tumour necrosis factor-alpha indicate a regulatory effect on systemic inflammation.

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.

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

🎶 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

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

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

Exploring the Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), which is of

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