Chiropractic Northern Beaches

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Iliotibial Band Syndrome often presents in runners and athletes as pain in the lateral aspect of the knee. The Iliotibial band (ITB) is a thin band of muscle travelling from the top of the pelvis (iliac crest) down past a bony protuberance on the outside of the knee. With use, […]

Juggling

Want to play better? Improve your sports vision. If you play any ball sport, you must learn how to juggle! It’s a valuable neuromuscular skill that can have a direct impact on your ability to hit, kick, and react quickly to a moving ball. Juggling has been shown to be […]

Scoliosis Screening Initiative

As most of you know, scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, which can start from a young age and is usually idiopathic (of unknown origin). It involves a rotation of the vertebra, which can lead to symptoms of back pain, headaches, migraines, digestive issues and sometimes, developmental disorders.

Scoliosis […]

Plane Flights and Back Pain

7 Strategies to Reduce Pain on Plane Flights

Plane flights can be taxing on the very best of backs. Unless you’re traveling in first class or business class, you’ll be stuck in cattle class like the rest of us. The uncomfortable chairs, small legroom and awkward sleeping positions, can all contribute […]

Sleeping – how to maximise the benefits

Sleep is an essential need of the human body. You need adequate, good quality sleep to be healthy. If you don’t get sleep your physical and mental health will be affected, to the point that your risk of death will be increased. Studies have shown that newborn mothers are just […]

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