Simple Home exercises for Core Strength:
Did you know a WEAKENED CORE can lead to LOWER BACK PAIN?
These core/abdominal exercises are key for treating and preventing back pain!
Give them a go and let us know what you think!
PREGNANCY EXERCISES
Working from Home Stretches
GLUT ACTIVATION - Home exercise
Neck Tension Exercises
DO YOU HAVE LOCKDOWN LOWER BACK PAIN?!
Infant Shoulder Dysfunction
“The presence of glenohumeral joint (shoulder) dysfunction in infants has been found to be associated with increased irritable behaviour.
Irritable behaviour in infants is important, as it has been found to be associated with decreased infant sleeping as well as a number of co-morbidities, such as lower IQ scores, poorer fine motor abilities, increased cognitive problems at 5 years of age, and hyperactivity.” (Dr’s Keil and Fludder). Click to read the full article.
Your Baby + Sleep Difficulty
Plagiocephaly - headshape asymmetry
Author: Chiropractic Children’s Healthcare….”Head asymmetry can be evident from birth in about 13% of babies due to in utero moulding of the shape of the baby’s head; in most cases rapid correction of the baby’s head shape occurs soon after birth. Most cases of head asymmetry develop after birth becoming apparent to the parents or to a health care professional between four to eight weeks of age.” Click to read on
Breastfeeding Difficulty
The benefits of breastfeeding are many. They include: nutritional, immunological, cognitive, decreased morbidity and mortality, analgesic effects, decreased costs (products, healthcare), decreased risk of allergy, and improved jaw development and dentition(1)…. so what happens if you have difficulty? You’re not alone… click to read on
What is your skin telling you?
BACK TO SCHOOL!
Five health benefits from releasing stuck emotions
Chiropractic and the Breastfeeding Baby: New case report explores cranial dysfunction link (ASRF)
Breastfeeding is no small task. It is baby’s first act of multitasking – sucking, swallowing and breathing. We know that it provides advantages in terms of attachment and immunity among other things. We also know that for some, it just doesn’t work out. But what can a chiropractor do to support a mother who is facing difficulties but wants to persevere? That’s where a new case report proves interesting.
Favourable indicators for manual therapy and colic – new study (ASRF)
Colic: Probiotics and Manual Therapy recommended:
A new study has been released by the British Medical Journal, feeding into the seemingly endless quest for an answer on effective treatments for colic. In what is perhaps a telling move, the study was a systematic review of systematic reviews and national guidelines to “assess the effectiveness of four common treatment approaches.” Yes, you read that right, a review of the reviews – and still the news is this: manual therapies come out quite favorably in terms of effectiveness
New Study Examines Immediate Effects of Lumbar-Pelvic Manipulation on Knee Pain
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common disorder, thought to affect around 22% of the general population. It often affects physically active individuals, which is one reason it has gained the monikers “runners knee” and “jumpers knee.” In fact, young adults and particularly young women and those who participate in sports are common sufferers [1]. Read on for more from Clare McIvor (ASRF)
Nurturing your Stress Response: Natural Ways to Help Nourish your Nervous System
Phoebe Jobson from Nutmeg Naturopathy and Dr Lucy Bartlett (Chiro) from Nomad Chiropractic talk about all things STRESS and NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH. They share their knowledge and tips regarding what natural strategies we can be implementing to help nourish our nervous system and take control of our stress. In particular, Phoebe and Lucy focus on posture + spinal health and gut health, highlighting the vital role these areas play in our stress response.
Posture
Lets talk about SLEEP
Pregnancy and your Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction - It is possible for women from around the 7-12 week mark of their pregnancy to feel pain down the front of their pelvis/in their groin. And an all too common response is that it is “normal” and so women put up with it! But they need not! Chiro care might help + have a read for some home tips!