Understanding Your Headache: Primary vs. Secondary To treat a headache effectively, we first have to understand where it is coming from. The International Headache Society classifies these conditions into two main categories: 1. Primary Headaches (Tension Headaches & Migraines) Tension-Type Headaches (TTH): This is the most prevalent headache disorder worldwide, affecting approximately 26% to 27% of the global population. In fact, about two billion individuals suffered

The Rise of “Texting Thumb” and Wrist Pain When you spend hours scrolling, typing, or holding your phone one-handed, the muscles and tendons in your thumb, wrist, and forearm are constantly under stress. Over time, this can lead to pain, stiffness, and even inflammation in the joints. Common issues include: Thumb pain or “texting thumb” – strain in the tendons that move your thumb. Wrist discomfort – due to prolonged bending and gripping. Finger fatigue or weakne

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

Why the Rotator Cuff Matters (and Why It’s Hard to Train Safely) Your shoulder is built for mobility, not stability. The rotator cuff—four small muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis)—works overtime to keep the ball of your upper arm centred in the shallow socket of the shoulder blade. Weakness or imbalance here is a fast track to impingement, tendinitis, or frozen shoulder. Traditional advice says “lift heavy” (70%+ of your one-rep max) to g

Understanding Chronic vs. Acute Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in Adolescents: Key Insights and Implications

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound stored in your muscles. Its main job?👉 Rapid energy production during high-intensity effort — think squats, sprints, lifting, pushing, pulling. It fuels your ATP-PC system, which is the body’s “quick energy” pathway. This system is dominant during: Heavy lifts Short bursts of power Explosive movements

🧠 Why Hockey Stresses the Lower Back Hockey players spend most of their time in: A hip-flexed posture A forward trunk lean Repeated explosive rotational movements Then sitting on the bench… still in hip flexion Over time, this leads to: ✔ Shortened hip flexors✔ Increased lumbar lordosis (lower back arch)✔ Increased torque through the lumbopelvic region✔ Higher spinal stress And that’s where things get interesting.

Maintaining brain health as you age is strongly linked to lifestyle. Research shows that combining regular exercise with a healthy diet can significantly improve overall cognitive function and may help slow age-related cognitive decline. At Health Wise Chiropractic in Sunbury & Melton, we help patients support long-term brain and nervous system health through movement, lifestyle advice, and personalised care.

Sex Differences in Running Biomechanics in Knee Pain – What the Latest Research Really Shows Females with knee injuries tend to run with slightly increased hip adduction and hip internal rotation compared to males. However, knee and ankle mechanics show no meaningful differences, and the overall evidence is currently very low certainty due to small studies and methodological variation.

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions worldwide, affecting up to 50% of people at some point in their lives. In growing areas like Sunbury and Melton, where many residents commute daily, driving plays a major role in spinal health. Whether you're commuting to work, travelling between suburbs, or working on the road, prolonged driving can place significant stress on the cervical spine (neck). A recent study compared car drivers vs motorbike riders to

Fascia is a continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, joints, nerves, and organs. It plays a key role in: Movement and flexibility Postural support Force transmission throughout the body Pain perception (rich in nerve endings)

Headaches are commonly caused by muscle tension, neck dysfunction, or neurological factors such as migraines. Evidence shows that treatments like dry needling and chiropractic adjustments can reduce headache pain, frequency, and disability—especially when combined with exercise and lifestyle care.

Neuropathic Pain Relief with Chiropractic Care – New Evidence from Epigenetics About the Author Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation. He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches. His treatment fo

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.

About the Author Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation. He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches. His treatment focus includes: Chiropractic adjustments Sports chiropractic Massage therapy Shoc

Say Goodbye to "Tech Neck": New Research on Relieving Upper Crossed Syndrome About the Author Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation. He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches. His treatment focu

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.

🟨 What is Patellar Tendinopathy? Patellar tendinopathy (often called jumper’s knee) is a common overuse injury affecting the tendon connecting your kneecap to your shinbone. It’s especially common in athletes who participate in: Basketball Volleyball Running Football This condition causes: Pain just below the kneecap Stiffness during movement Reduced strength and performance 👉 In fact, studies show up to 53% of athletes with patellar tendinopath

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are highly common in dental professionals due to prolonged static posture and repetitive strain. A major study found 55.6% of dental students and clinicians experience musculoskeletal pain, with the neck (56.9%), lower back (52.3%), and shoulders (49%) most affected. Poor posture and prolonged sitting were the leading causes. At Health Wise Chiropractic Sunbury, we help treat and prevent these posture-related injuries through

Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain in Sunbury and Melton About the Author Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation. He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches. His treatment focus includes: Chiroprac