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Dr Julian Simpson (Chiropractor) Clinical Director | Board of Directors, Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation

Dr Julian Simpson is a registered Australian chiropractor, Chiropractic Australia member, and director for the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation. Having authored over 800 health blogs, he is dedicated to translating complex spinal and TMJ research into clear, actionable relief for his patients. Dr Simpson oversees all clinical frameworks at HealthWise Chiropractic across both our Sunbury and Melton practices

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Aug 24, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Why Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back: The Core Training Strategy That Science Says Works Best

Understanding Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Around 90% of lower back pain is classified as "non-specific," meaning there's no single injury, fracture or disc problem that fully explains the symptoms. Instead, pain usually develops from a combination of factors, including: Reduced spinal stability Poor movement control Weakness around the trunk and hips Muscle fatigue Stress and nervous system sensitivity Long periods of sitting Repetitive lifting Previous injurie

Aug 19, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Rethinking Hamstring and ACL Injuries: Not Just “Sudden”, But Built Over Time

Rethinking Hamstring and ACL Injuries: Not Just “Sudden”, But Built Over Time Sports injuries are traditionally divided into two categories: Acute injuries, caused by a single traumatic event Overuse injuries, caused by repeated loading over time Hamstring strains and ACL tears are usually labelled as acute injuries because they often happen during a specific movement — a sprint stride or a sudden change of direction. But growing evidence suggests that many of these injuries may actual

Aug 14, 2026 ∙ 3 min

🔬 What Is Muscle Memory (Really)?

🔬 What Is Muscle Memory (Really)? Muscle memory isn’t about your brain remembering how to lift weights — it’s about changes inside your muscle cells themselves. When you strength train, your muscles adapt in two powerful ways: 1️⃣ Muscle fibres grow (hypertrophy) 2️⃣ Muscle cells gain extra nuclei (called myonuclei) These myonuclei act like control centres inside each muscle fibre, helping manage: Protein production Strength development Recovery speed Here’s the key finding 👇