Blog

In the most recent Global Burden of Disease study (2022), the estimated global prevalence of headaches is 52%. In Australia, we are not far off. Over 46% suffer from headaches or migraines, that's over 11.9 million people! And women seem to suffer significantly more than men.Manual treatment and exercise prescription could be a good treatment option for you, rather than a trip to the pharmacy. Research suggests that manual therapists can help, definitely not all types of head

If you have a flare up of a disc bulge it can be painful, challenging and all consuming, but there are effective strategies to help you find relief to support recovery.  ​ There is good evidence that the bulging disc is self-limiting and most clear up within 12 weeks. which may offer some reassurance but can also seem like a long road ahead! ​ Here are some helpful tips:   Immediate Steps for Managing Low Back Pain Avoid Bed Rest: Prolonged bed rest can hinder recovery. Maint

Bones aren't cracking and joints aren't being put back into place or moved out of place. We would be in serious trouble if that were happening! ​ A surprisingly good explanation o n  Operation Ouch , found by my then, 6 year old boy... it's a great show, not going to lie! ​ Our joints contain synovial fluid within a capsule, when a joint is moved to the point of an adjustment or manipulation, there is a sudden change in joint pressure, leading to the formation and collapse o

What is the difference? ​ ​ ​​​ ​ Historically Chiropractic has focused on skeletal function where Physiotherapy focused on muscular groups. Today, the differences between the two professions have become less distinct. Today's evidence-based medicine and the fact that we all tend to read the same research, means a lot of overlap exists between Physiotherapists and Chiropractors and how they practice. ​ There are more similarities in content of both academic programs than ther

The answer will depend on who you ask! ​ Etymology- channeling Stephen Fry - love him The word Chiropractic was coined by David Palmer in 1898 and comes from the Greek words chiro  meaning "hand" and praktikos  meaning "practical". Chiropractic literally means "done by hand".​ ​ Manual therapy and it's application will vary between practitioner depending on their approach to care, their interests and experience, their individual skill set, their use of other modalities etc. F