Posture is the position of your body while sitting, standing or lying down. Good posture has several health benefits and helps avoid back and neck pain. Chiropractic can help you improve and maintain your posture. There are several reasons why good posture is important. There are several less obvious health...
Your body is around 60 per cent water, give or take. It’s commonly recommended to drink a total of 8 glasses of water every day (aim for 2 litres a day). Although there’s little science behind that specific rule, making sure you stay hydrated is essential. The following are some...
Years ago, rheumatoid arthritis patients were never told by medical practitioners to go for a swim or go for a hike. Arthritis was regarded as an inherent part of the process of ageing, as well as a signal to patients that it is time to slow down. Recent studies and...
Encouraging your child to eat a nutritious, balanced diet is essential for optimum health. Ensuring your child gets the right minerals and vitamins in their diet helps a healthy mind and body. Your child is more likely to have increased energy as well as be more motivated in their learning....
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...
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,...
