The Iliotibial band or ITB is a thick fascia which runs from the tensor fascia latae muscle in the hip to its distal connection into the lateral knee. Inflammation and pain at the outer knee is a common complaint in runners and often overuse of the ITB can be the cause. Common signs of ITB syndrome include pain and swelling … Read More
Chiropractor for neck pain
Chiropractic care is a treatment option for people suffering from neck pain. Been a chiropractor neck pain is a fairly common complaint that I treat due to postural stress and poor ergonomics. Mechanical neck pain includes pain generated from the muscles, joints and ligaments of the neck. This type of injury is a common cause of neck pain and general … Read More
Chiropractor For Lower Back Pain
Being a chiropractor I see a lot of people presenting for chiropractic care due to lower back pain. A lot of people don’t realise that chiropractic can be an effective way to manage and heal lower back injuries. Chiropractic is a natural and holistic health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Chiropractors maintain a focus on … Read More
What is the difference between chiropractors and physiotherapists?
I often get asked what is the difference between chiropractors and physiotherapists and it is certainly a good question. Chiropractors and physios will often treat similar injuries but use quite different approaches. Obviously it is difficult to generalise how all chiropractors and physios treat the body as each practitioner will have their own unique set of skills and treatment techniques. … Read More
Acupuncture
As a chiropractor I am lucky that I get to meet a variety of other awesome health practitioners. I recently had my first experience with acupuncture and loved it! I had always been nervous about acupuncture as I don’t love needles but surprisingly I found that it wasn’t painful and I hardly noticed when the needles were applied. The next … Read More
Q and A with Fitness First Elizabeth Street PT Rob Simms-Reeve
I have teamed up with a great personal trainer this week, Rob Simms- Reeve from Fitness First Elizabeth Street to give some great health and training tips. I love that my chiropractic practice is based from this gym as I have access to some amazing health professionals and we can work together as a team to help our clients move … Read More
Chiropractic Office Review: Hot Seating
I have noticed an interesting new trend in workplaces recently. A concept known as hot seating is becoming more common in offices in the city. The concept of hot seating is that rather than having a set desk and office space, office workers move work space on a daily basis. While this may work from an HR perspective and make … Read More
Gentle Chiropractic Treatment using Activator Methods
Most chiropractors are trained in a number of different chiropractic techniques in order to help a wide range of patients. Most people associate chiropractic adjustments with manual spinal manipulations but there are also more gentle techniques that chiropractors can use to adjust the spine and other joints of the body. The activator chiropractic technique is what we call a low … Read More
Chiro Tip: Chiropractic for hip tension
Been a chiropractor in Brisbane CBD I see people visiting me on a regular basis for a number of posture related issues. A big problem for a lot of office workers is tension in the hips. The problem tends to arise from the fact the large gluteus maximus and medius muscles have a tendency to switch off and stop working … Read More
Weightlifting Belts: Do Weight Belts Prevent Injury?
Weightlifting belts are a common piece of equipment in many gyms. They offer a range of exercise and health benefits that can assist professional power lifters along with those interested in improving their lifting technique in strength training. When it comes to incorporating weight belts and other high intensity exercise equipment into your routine, it’s important to understand any safety … Read More
