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the Joy of Healing

April 22nd, 2022

Posted in: General Health & Well-being, The Mind & Body Team

I’d like to take this opportunity to say I am overjoyed that my health has improved to such a degree that I can come back to work, albeit on a part-time basis. I am also overjoyed th at I can help people and make a difference. My brush with a life-threatening illness has definitely made me more understanding, more engaged, more willing to work with other health professionals. It’s also given me a deeper appreciation of the mind-body equation. So now I’m interested in sharing the wisdom I’ve acquired on the journey back to good health. Read More

The Resilience of Body

April 10th, 2022

Posted in: Chiropractic Info, Mind-Body Connection, The Mind & Body Team

For over 30 years, I have practiced as a qualified chiropractor here in Australia. During this time, I have witnessed countless transformations. People come into the practice with grimaces of pain, under a cloud of stress stemming from their conditions and walk out with smiles on their faces. And this is not just a temporary alleviation, these people are on their way to a pain-free existence and increased vigour and mobility. Read More

The Power of Mind

March 21st, 2022

Posted in: Stress Relief, Mind-Body Connection, General Health & Well-being

When we first set up Mind & Body Chiropractic, the name was inspired by a real sense of purpose: we would treat the mental side of health and wellbeing as much as the physical. Back then, many people shied away from the idea of needing help mentally – as if it was an admission of being crazy! So there was a stigma attached to admitting you might need help in those areas. Read More

E-Learning at Home? It’s Time to Look Up!

September 4th, 2020

Posted in: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain

As students worldwide return to school, it appears as though many will be e-learning for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural effects are something all parents should be aware of. For many students, e-learning may increase in neck, mid-back, and low back pain. Read More

3 Keys to Developing a Healthy Spine

August 28th, 2020

Posted in: Treatment Areas, General Health & Well-being

Developing a healthy spine begins by understanding the three keys of strength, flexibility, and posture. Strength, flexibility, and improving your posture will go a long way towards reducing pain and improving your spine's function.Your spine is made up of bones (vertebrae), and spinal discs that separate each bone. If you look at someone from the side, you'll notice that the vertebrae and discs create three distinct curves: the neck (cervical), mid-back (thoracic), and low back (lumbar). What you may not realize is that you began your life with a single curve, and the others developed as you began to crawl and walk as a child. Read More

The Most Common Injuries After a Car Accident

August 25th, 2020

Posted in: Treatment Areas, Neck Pain, Headaches

Whether you're driving to work or taking a family holiday, an unexpected car accident can cause painful injuries that may impact you for months and years to come. The weight of your vehicle, combined with your speed, can create a tremendous amount of force. During a car accident, that force gets transferred directly to your body! Even "low speed" collisions can generate enough effect to cause serious injuries Read More

How to Recover from Whiplash After a Car Accident

August 18th, 2020

Posted in: Treatment Areas, Neck Pain

Even minor damage to the ligaments of your neck (a hallmark of whiplash) can take up to 12 weeks to heal. Depending on the severity of the ligament tearing, these injuries may also be classified as permanent. Read More

What You Need To Know About Delayed Pain After A Car Accident

August 12th, 2020

Posted in: Back Pain, Treatment Areas, Neck Pain, Headaches

Even if you feel okay immediately after an accident, it's always a good idea to see a Chiropractor. Often, it's only after you've had some time to calm down that you even begin to notice you may be injured. Headaches, back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain often have a delayed onset and may not appear for days. Read More

Whiplash Can Cause Chronic Pain

July 27th, 2020

Posted in: Treatment Areas, Neck Pain

Even low-speed collisions can generate enough force to injure the delicate ligaments in your neck that support your head. Read More

4 Steps to a Healthy Birth

July 22nd, 2020

Posted in: Treatment Areas

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 4 care practices that promote, support and protect a normal birth process: let labour begin on its own, move and change positions during labour, bring a loved one or doula for support, and avoid interventions that aren't necessary. Read More

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