Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain we see in clinic. Whether you’re an office worker, tradesperson or athlete, shoulder pain can affect anyone. Understanding what a rotator cuff injury is, how they’re diagnosed, and how they can be effectively managed is key to recovery. This insight will cover … Continued
As we age, staying active is one of the most important ways to maintain health, independence, and quality of life. Many people already do regular exercise such as walking, swimming, or yoga. These are great for general fitness, balance, and flexibility. But there’s one crucial part of your routine that you might be missing: progressive … Continued
One of the most common questions we get asked as chiropractors is: “What’s the difference between a chiropractor and a physiotherapist?” which is usually followed up by: “who should I see when I have back pain?”. Unfortunately, this can be a tricky question to answer! This insight will break down some of differences and similarities, … Continued
Have you ever been told your “back is out,” or that you have “the spine of an 80-year-old”? Or maybe you’ve been warned not to bend, twist, or lift because you might make things worse? If so, you’re not alone. When you’re in pain, it’s natural to want answers. You want to know what’s going … Continued
Have you experienced a dull aching pain around your elbow? Or maybe you’ve noticed a weakness in your grip strength? You may be suffering from some of the most common types of elbow pain – Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Whether you’re a desk worker, parent, or tradie elbow pain can affect anyone. It can … Continued
There has been a big surge in the popularity of functional fitness in recent years amongst professionals and average joes alike. Whether its CrossFit, Hyrox or F45, these workouts demand strength, endurance, mobility, and coordination, and they’re a great way to get fit and healthy. However, they can also put significant stress on joints, muscles, … Continued
The holidays are over, and kids have gone back to school! With this transition comes an increased discussion about spinal pain in the schoolyard and classroom. Many parents we see in clinic ask us about how to prevent their children from experiencing pain and injury. This topic can be confusing, with lots of potentially conflicting … Continued
If you’re the type of person to set a new year’s resolution that doesn’t make it past February, then this insight is for you! Specifically, I’m talking about fitness related resolutions. Whether you want to run a marathon, climb mount Everest, or just get to the gym for the first time, it all starts with … Continued
