Beginning a new exercise regime is an exciting time; your motivation is at its peak, and your physical success is on the horizon. However, every day, our Perth chiropractors treat people just like you; people who’ve succumbed to the excitement of their new regime but neglected to look after their aches and pains in the process. In this article, we share with you everything your chiropractor wants you to know before you start your new, intense physical routine, and the simple ways you can avoid injuries during this lifestyle change. Start slow When beginning any exercise regime, the pace in…

It is not uncommon for older people to be a little wary of seeking chiropractic treatment. Indeed, whilst many suffer from conditions such as hip pain or joint problems, many also view themselves as too fragile to allow chiropractors to conduct treatments such as spinal adjustments. Despite these misgivings, many older patients could actually benefit from chiropractic care. Qualified chiropractors are well-trained to ensure that their patients are safe at all times and will be able to offer advice regarding suitable treatments. Older people who visit a chiropractor could reap the following benefits: 1. Increased quality of life Getting older…

For years, plaguing chiropractic are the misconceptions about treatment styles, education and the effectiveness of this type of therapy. Despite the numerous amounts of satisfied patients who praise the practice highly, myths about chiropractors fail to go away. In this article, we share with you the most common concerns asked of us each day about chiropractors and their treatment style, and we debunk the most popular yet untrue myths plaguing our industry. Myth: Cracking is all a chiropractor can do Spinal manipulation is a treatment style chiropractors specialise in, distinct from other therapies. However, this is just one treatment method…

The onset of headache and migraine pain can occur seemingly instantly, and if you suffer from migraines and headaches regularly, you'll know it isn't always possible to visit your chiropractor when your symptoms flare-up. While you wait to receive treatment for your headache or migraine, there are many ways in which you can ease the pain, allowing you to continue with everyday life, return to work or manage the discomfort. In this article, we take you through the simple tricks to surviving headache pain, and the ways to make your condition less painful for you in the interim. Book in…

We all get twinges and niggles of pain every so often. Occasionally, however, this pain can last for a long time and get in the way of our everyday lives. It is often difficult to find reasons for persistent discomfort, and some of the most common causes may surprise you. To clear up any confusion, we’ve put together a few seemingly harmless causes of pain that could be affecting your health: 1. Texting and phone use As digital technology improves at an unprecedented pace, many of us find ourselves glued to phone screens. Whilst the number of people benefiting from…

Your feet are easily the most neglected parts of your body; with pain originating in your feet radiating right through your body, to infections that can quickly worsen, your feet require constant care, no matter your age. As professional Perth podiatrists, we encounter many neglected feet, and in this article, we share with you the tips to perfect pain-free, healthy feet by detailing the activities you need to be performing regularly, and the footwear decisions to help you stay on your feet for the long run! Wash and dry attentively A simple splash of water on your feet during your…

Many mothers will tell you that back pain and pregnancy seem to go hand in hand. And not just back pain, but also hip pain, sciatica, headaches, and even migraines. That's because as your baby grows, it puts extra strain on your spine and joints, particularly in the final weeks of pregnancy as your baby almost doubles in size. As a result of these changes, your centre of gravity shifts, and you may not even notice that you’ve adjusted your posture to accommodate it, putting further strain on your spine. Unfortunately, that strain doesn't subside once the baby is born.…

Most of us experience back pain at some point in our lives. For many people, in fact, this uncomfortable and debilitating form of pain can be a daily occurrence that gets in the way of doing work and having a social life. Unfortunately, the causes of back pain are notoriously difficult to identify. This is partly down to the fact that it can be caused by a wide range of different factors. As most chiropractors will tell you, however, back pain is most commonly caused by lifestyle factors, some of which may surprise you. These include: 1. Sitting down On…

Most people don’t know that their podiatrist is one of the best resources to call upon for footwear advice. While they are known best for treating feet diseases and skin conditions, a podiatrist is experienced and highly specialised in the impact of footwear on the feet and gait, and know all about bad footwear’s significant ability to cause poor foot health. In this article, we take you through how one of our Perth Podiatrists can help you find your next pair of shoes, how they analyse your body for the best style of shoe, and the things you will likely…

The common misconception surrounding chiropractic care is centred around timing - as in, the only time you should see your chiropractor is when something happens to you. Whether it be when you're desperately seeking back pain, headache or migraine treatment, most people assume that once this initial treatment is over, the chiropractor can no longer help you. However, preventive care, routine checks, and assessments are definitely treatments types a chiropractor can help you with. In this article, we discuss the wide range of assessments chiropractors can deliver on an ongoing basis, the types of preventative care a chiropractor is best…