Whether it be the top level athlete or the boy down the street; sports injuries are a common occurrence and can be quite debilitating when they occur. The Australian bureau of statistics report over 10.5 million Aussies over 15 years engaging in sporting activities in the year of 2005, that’s...
Osteoarthritis is the term used to describe the effects of wear and tear of the joints in our bodies. For most of us it’s a common sequel of aging; but for others it can present earlier on in life and cause unpleasant effects that take away from our day to...
‘Brain fog’, aching muscles, inflamed and stiff joints are all symptoms that many of us experience. Most of us put these symptoms down to getting older; some worry that they may be developing a serious medical problem such as Alzheimer’s – but few of us consider that the root cause...
As Sunbury Chiropractor Daniel Chatfield points out, headaches are extremely common but can be debilitating. Chiropractic adjustments can be a big help for headaches and in the prevention of migraines. In addition, the lifestyle, diet and nutritional advice available to his patients at Chatfield Chiropractic, is helpful when a food...
Plagiocephaly is a common condition affecting babies where their head deforms and takes on a asymmetrical shape. Often thought of as being nothing to worry about by Doctors, research is beginning to suggest that plagiocephaly is associated with developmental delay. To increase awareness of the condition we have produced this...
Do you have aching joints, muscle pains or digestive problems, including bloating, acid reflux, constipation or diarrhoea? Is your skin showing your age? Has your ‘get up and go’ got up and left? Roxburgh and Sunbury Chiropractor Daniel Chatfield says that many patients who visit him for Chiropractic treatment do not...
If you’ve never had a migraine, you may think of them as just another headache. If you have, you know just how debilitating they can be. Migraines come in two major types, with and without aura. However, there is a third type, the silent migraine. Also known as an ocular...
You’ve been putting your all in the training for a big race or an important game and in an instant and injury can have you sitting on the sidelines. As an athlete, you may think of injuries as just another part of the sports lifestyle. If you’ve been following a...
When you get a headache, no matter how commonly they occur in your life, are you guilty of simply heading towards the nearest source of pain-killers and popping a couple of pills to numb the pain? You’re not alone if this is the case. One of the single most common...
It’s normal to take mobility for granted when everything is working as it should, but pain in the hips, legs, knees, or feet can interfere with even the most basic tasks and bring life to a grinding halt. Pain that comes on suddenly is typically caused by injury or trauma,...
