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Is Protein Worth It? Weighing the Pros and Cons After you get adjusted from your chiropractor, you undoubtedly want to eat the best foods to let the body heal Protein is essential for function and healing You have 11 non-essential amino acids that can be produced WITHIN the body But, you have 9 essential amino acids that are NOT MADE within the body To get these essential amino acids you can eat the following foods: whole eggs, boiled or poached Lentils Chicken breast protein powders - add them to your yoghurt and energy balls greek yoghurt ( the flavoured yoghurts tend to have chemicals in them that negate the good stuff that you find in natural yoghurt cheese milk quinoa peanuts For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889  or book online  to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online.  We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions   Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference

What Are the Best Exercises for Managing Flatfoot Deformity? Deviation of the foot from the normal posture affects the function of the foot and lower limb and causes lower limb injuries in normal people and athletes Flat soles are usually associated with pain in the foot area and a decrease in the normal function of the foot, which can negatively affect the sports ability of athletes What are the features of flatfoot? One of the most important and variable structural features of the foot is the height of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) . A decrease in the height of this arch is called a flat foot. Many factors lead to this deformity , the most important of added to ligament laxity, the presence of navicular bone. (Accessory navicular), rotational malformation of the tibia, congenital verticality of the talus and the presence of interosseous bridges What happens when people have flat feet? People with flat feet have different movement biomechanics than normal people, for example, when walking; these people have more emergence and pronation in the back of their feet, more plantar flexion in the ankle joint, and more flexion in the knee joint How Health Wise Chiropractic Can Help: Shockwave Therapy on the plantar fascia on the sole Chiropractic Adjustments on the metatarsal Heads(bones of the foot) Stretches: For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online. We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions Each program contains - Information about the conditions - things to do and things to avoid - nutrition advice - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference Soltani N, Fatahi A. Flatfoot Deformity; Exercise to Therapeutic Interventions: A Systematic Review. Iran J Public Health. 2024 Feb;53(2):305-312. doi: 10.18502/ijph.v53i2.14915. PMID: 38894830; PMCID: PMC11182468.

Correcting the Spine: How Chiropractors Can Help You Get Back to Feeling Your Best. Chiropractors work on the spine by delivering a high velocity, low amplitude thrust to remove spinal subluxations Only Chiropractors are trained to perform these techniques on spinal subluxations, and research in 2024 looked into the effect of these thrusts The research compared thursts on the spine where subluxations exist versus spinal segments where not considered dysfunctional How Do Chiropractors Detect Where to Adjust the Spine? Check for tenderness tight muscles reduced movement in the spinal joint What did the research find when comparing adjustments to the neck for subluxated segments versus non-subluxated segments? where chiropractors adjust can alter the chemicals released in the body Where there were ACTUAL subluxations in the neck, there were sensorimotor changes in the prefrontal cortex Where there were NO subluxations, the chemical reaction did not occur So what are sensorimotor changes? These are changes in our motor functions due to sensory input, examples can be balancing visual tasks coordination For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889  or book online  to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online.  We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions   Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference Sci Rep. 2024; 14: 1159. Published online 2024 Jan 12. doi:  10.1038/s41598-024-51201-9 PMCID: PMC10786886 PMID: 38216596 A randomized controlled trial comparing different sites of high-velocity amplitude thrust on sensorimotor integration parameters Imran Khan Niazi,#1,2,3 Muhammad Samran Navid ,#1,4 Christopher Merkle ,1,5 Imran Amjad ,1,6 Nitika Kumari ,1 Robert J. Trager ,7,8 Kelly Holt ,1 and Heidi Haavik 1

Does Spinal Manipulative Therapy Affect the Need for Lumbar Spine Reoperation After Discectomy? 1st let's discuss what a lumbar discectomy is: this is a surgical procedure to remove a herniated intervertebral disc material to alleviate refractory lower extremity pain, numbness or weakness Re-operation occurs for 6-12% of people 20% of lumbar discectomy patients have continued symptoms one year after surgery Spinal manipulative therapy is a potential treatment for those with ongoing symptoms after spine surgery. Research released in 2024 found that patients who received chiropractic care are LESS LIKELY to undergo lumbar spine reoperation compared to those who did receive chiropractic care Research also shows that patients receiving chiropractic care for a new diagnosis of lumbar spine problems are less likely to undergo discectomy The study didnt look at the cost comparisons of lumbar surgery vs Chiropractic care, but noted that in the USA the surgery costs approximately $13750 ( $21 000 AUD) vs our Chiropractic fee of $57 For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889  or book online  to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online.  We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions   Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference Association between spinal manipulative therapy and lumbar spine reoperation after discectomy: a retrospective cohort study Robert J. Trager , Jordan A. Gliedt , Collin M. Labak , Clinton J. Daniels & Jeffery A. Dusek   BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders volume 25 , Article number: 46 (2024) Cite this article

What are the best foods to help with Knee Pain (Meniscus)? What are the best foods to help with Knee Pain (Meniscus)? Feel like you are a bit stuck with your Knee Pain (Meniscus)? Why not try these foods Calcium Kelp Cheese Collards Kale Turnips Whole grains Potassium Magnesium Lean Protein If you want more information, go to our Online Program STAND CORRECTED and get all these stretches on video with descriptions For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online. We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference

Say Goodbye to Jaw Pain: Effective Relief Techniques You Can Try Today Most jaw pain comes from muscle tightness, also known as myofascial pain. -Myofascial pain (MFP) is a complex condition characterised by localised muscle pain attributed to the presence of tender trigger points (TrPs) within the musculature. The development of trigger points occurs via 2 processes: something can traumatise a muscle ( injury , micro-traumas from doing repeated habits like from work or hobbies you may do ) some things weaken and predispose a muscle to the formation of trigger points, like nutritional, structural problems, sleep, and insufficient exercise. The team at Health Wise Chiropractic diagnosis trigger points with palpation skills and a thorough history examination. What trigger points are found in jaw pain? masseter temporalis medial pterygoid How different treatments aim to help Jaw Pain analgesics: NSAIDS are highly effective in managing mild to severe inflammatory pain. They work by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase (COX) muscle relaxants: Tizanidine, a centrally acting alpha2 agonist, offers a valuable therapeutic option for alleviating spasticity antidepressants: Despite their wide use, there has been limited research focused specifically on their effectiveness in treating MFP Botulinum Toxin: They work by promoting increased blood flow to affected muscles, thus aiding in the release of nerve fibres that may have been compressed due to abnormal muscle contractions Dry Needling: The dry needling is equally effective compared to TrP injections, establishing its eligibility as a primary treatment for acute cases Chiropractic Adjustments: Working on aligning the jaw and the upper cervical, as well as working on the muscle trigger points to alleviate the pain and limited motion. For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online. We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help

"Unlocking the Potential: How Self-Massage Can Enhance Your Athletic Performance" Whether you use foam rollers or massage rollers, researchers wanted to know do they help your athletic performance Your myofascial system has 2 elements, a fibrous component & soft connective collagen tissue, which envelopes the body. Your fascial system penetrates and surrounds all organs, muscles, bones, and nerve fibres; it gives the body a functional structure and provides an environment that allows all body systems to operate in an integrated manner Self-massage can increase the plasticity of the fascial tissue through temporary changes in the liquid content; since the fascia expels excess fluid after compression, this would allow an increase in range of motion (ROM) The research found that self-massage effects can have a POSITIVE and help with increase range of motion help with delayed onset muscle soreness improvements in muscle performance before and after exercise Further research found that foam rolling was recommended acutely, but not for protocols for longer than 2 weeks Concerning mobility improvement and flexibility, SMR exercises can temporarily increase the ROM of the hip, knee, and ankle joints, as well as muscle flexibility, How did the researchers explain the improvement? Positive effects observed may be explained by a temporary reduction in the connection between the fascial tissue and muscle tissue, and when we say temporary, the research says most improvements only lasted 10 minutes and not much benefit was seen after 24 hours Enhancement of performance: Self Massage effects It has been theorised that SMR may elevate skin temperatures and boost blood circulation to the muscle tissue This rise in blood flow and muscle tissue warmth might alleviate muscle restrictions and enhance range of motion (ROM) without impeding neuromuscular force production However, after analysis of the research, researchers couldn't find significant improvements The research concluded it was hard to recommend self-massage as a tool for improving speed in athletes The effect of self-massage after football training: The study revealed that athletes who performed SMR exercises after football training sessions had better perceived recovery and less feeling of tiredness 24 hours after the exertion during training, compared to those athletes performing a passive recovery. Reference Effects of Self-Myofascial Release on Athletes’ Physical Performance: A Systematic Review by Luis Manuel Martínez-Aranda

"How Does Low Back Pain Impact Your Trunk Postural Control?" Low back pain is the leading cause of disability GLOBALLY and recurrence of low back pain is COMMON The quality of trunk postural control has been suggested as a risk factor for LBP development, recurrence, and/or perpetuation, mediated by the effects of suboptimal loading on spine tissue health Trunk postural control is critical for executing human motion and completing everyday activities The results of the study found that: trunk postural control was worse among individuals with than without low back pain trunk postural control deteriorated more among individuals with than without LBP when vision was removed older age and higher BMI had greater adverse impacts on trunk postural control among individuals with than without LBP For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889  or book online  to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online.  We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions   Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help

Exploring the Impact of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Fibromyalgia Syndrome Symptoms Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterised by pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the muscles, tendons, and joints The symptoms of fibromyalgia are: skeletal muscle pain restless sleep fatigue anxiety depression cognitive impairment What is the cause of fibromyalgia ? Many believe central sensitisation to be the cause. Central sensitisation refers to the heightened responsiveness of nociceptors in the central nervous system to normal or sub-threshold afferent inputs, leading to increased pain sensitivity Recent research shows up to 4% of the population suffers fibromyalgia, with it being more prevalent in females. A devastating statistic shows that 1 in 4 patients are compelled to leave their employment within 5 years of diagnosis. Fibromyalgia patients experience debilitating pain that they have decreased sleep quality and emotional depression. Complimentary and alternative medicine has shown to have significant potential as an effective treatment plan option for fibromyalgia patients What did the latest research find? combining 2 therapies has more favourable outcomes complementary medicine is safe and effective for managing fibromyalgia external treatments within the realm of complimentary medicine are more effective than control treatments in alleviating pain, reducing anxiety and enhancing sleep quality. For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889  or book online  to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online.  We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions   Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help https://www.healthwisechiropractic.com.au/chiropracticonlinehealthprogram Reference Smartphone use affects gait performance, spinal kinematics and causes spinal musculoskeletal discomfort in young adults Author links open overlay panel Gulnihal Metin a, Semra Topuz a, Gozde Yagci a

What are the best foods to help with Arthritis? What are the best foods to help with Arthritis? The BEST thing we can be eating is LEGUMES. Nutritionists can all pretty much agree when it comes to longevity and feeling good, these are your best bet. Feel like you are a bit stuck with your Arthritis? Why not try these foods Other Foods you may want to add : Fish for their omega-3 Soy Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cherries - Raspberries and Blueberries Broccoli Tea- in particular Green Tea Oranges Grapefruits and Limes Garlic, onion and leeks. Ginger For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online. We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are the two most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders worldwide Alzheimer’s is characterised as dementia involving memory loss, confusion, and cognitive impairment, while Parkinson’s is a movement disorder involving tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. In addition, both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease involve altered sensorimotor processing in the central nervous system . In both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, these alterations may manifest as functional impairments, including reduced gait speed, postural abnormalities, and musculoskeletal pain Which are potential targets for conservative therapies such as chiropractic spinal adjustments What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic spinal adjustments are a therapeutic procedure aimed at correcting vertebral subluxations or dysfunctions A vertebral subluxation refers to a vertebral motion segment that is dysfunctional and is characterised by abnormal intersegmental range of motion, tenderness to touch, and stiffness Subluxations are described as persistent motor control problems affecting a joint, leading to improper movement and causing neural changes that hinder the central nervous system’s ability to regulate, organize, adapt, repair, and heal Previous research has shown that chiropractic spinal adjustments induce neural plastic changes in the central nervous system as observed via EEG and SEPs . While the findings of these studies vary, the most consistently observed effect is a reduction in the amplitude of the N30 SEP peak. This peak is believed to originate from the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain involved in sensorimotor function In Short : N30 SETP is important for motor funtion Given that many patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease suffer from central sensorimotor abnormalities, they may benefit from hands-on (therapeutic touch) techniques, and given that chiropractic adjustments have been shown to improve central sensorimotor integration, motor control and function in other populations, it is possible that Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease patients could also benefit from chiropractic spinal adjustments. Putting it all together: What does Chiropractic do on N30 SEP Researches found that a single session of chiropractic spinal adjustment reduced the somatosensory evoked N30 potential and enhancement in connectivity within the DMN at the alpha, beta, and theta frequency bands in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online. We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions Each program contains - Information about the conditions - things to do and things to avoid - nutrition advice - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference Muhammad Samran Navid,  Imran Khan Niazi,  Kelly Holt,  Rasmus Bach Nedergaard,  Imran Amjad,  Usman Ghani,  Nitika Kumari,  Muhammad Shafique,  Jenna Duehr,  Robert J. Trager,  Heidi Haavik. The Effects of Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment on EEG in Adults with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Randomised Cross-over Trial. J. Integr. Neurosci.2024, 23(5), 98. https://doi.org/10.31083/j.jin2305098

Exploring the Link Between Migraines and Tremors: What You Need to Know Have you ever experienced a migraine and a tremor at the same time? You are not alone! Migraine and tremors share some genetic mutation sites, meaning that often, people can experience both at the SAME TIME due to nervous system dysfunction What does this mean with your prognosis? Research has shown us what happens: They compared people who had migraines WITHOUT tremors to migraines WITH tremors The people who had migraines WITH tremors had: longer course and duration of headaches higher frequency of headache attacks decreased ability to exercise a long course of the disease more severe headaches anxiety depression Knowing that Chiropractic helps the nervous system in its ability to heal, make sure on your next migraine attack, come into our Chiropractic office and get back on track with your spinal hygiene For more information about how we can help. Please call Health Wise Chiropractic 03 9467 7889 or book online to see one of our Chiropractors in Sunbury or Melton/Strathtulloh Today! We are also really proud to offer our patients an APP for their Mobile- iPad. With access to your rehab exercises and our health tip blogs with over 500 articles. Chiropractic has moved online. We offer our online program -STAND CORRECTED- To help you through the day. We have over 30 programs on different health conditions Each program contains  - Information about the conditions  - things to do and things to avoid  - nutrition advice  - all the stretches that are needed to help Reference Fu Z, Jin Y, Lin Z, Jiang Y, DU S, Liu J, Zhang G, Liu Y, Yu H. Clinical characteristics of patients with migraine accompanied by tremor. Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2024 Jan 28;49(1):68-74. English, Chinese. doi: 10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2024.230252. PMID: 38615168; PMCID: PMC11017025.