Regulation ~ defining a tricky thing
Regulation, as a concept, is something that is popping up more and more on the health front in reference to headspace, neurological and physiological realms. What is the context there? What does it mean to be regulated? How does chiropractic care help?
Pain 2026
I’ve written a lot about this topic, as I work with people experiencing pain every day. It’s important for me to be on the cutting edge of understanding this science so I can help as many people as possible be the best they can be. Earlier this year Quadling et.al. published a review of recent pain research in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. There were some interesting insights...
3 Signs You’re Ageing Brilliantly (And They’re Simpler Than You Think)
Just saying, “I want to be fit strong and able” sounds excellent. But you could say it’s a bit of a loose goal. Today I want to help you put a stick in the mud. To work out where you are at and provide a little incentive or momentum. A prompt to help you start taking action, with the goal of optimising your golden years to be active, engaged and independent.
Chiropractic Care. It's not just about backs.
Chiropractic care primarily supports the musculoskeletal system. Emerging research is exploring how spinal input may influence broader nervous system regulation.
Water ~ how much is enough?
No one would deny that we need water for life, but we are spoilt for choice when it comes to liquid options, and sugar or flavour or caffeine can turn our head…there’s still water in there, right? Well, yes, but is it enough?
How strong are your bones?
Do you have healthy bones? How can you tell? Our bones hold us up in the gravity field, provide attachments for muscles so we can move, and are the source of our blood cells (which are the foundation of transporting oxygen around our body and the mobile soldiers of our immune system). Structure, movement, oxygenation and defence ~ we need healthy bones.
Chiropractic Care is Holistic Health Care
Chiro care very rarely focuses on just the one spot where the pain that brought you through our door is. We can, if you insist, but the possibilities are likely to be broader than that. We work with the whole body.
Marvellous Multifidii
The multifidii are the unsung heroes of the spine. The small but mighty muscles that play a vital role in keeping us strong, stable, and moving well through everyday life.
Scar Tissue, Spider Webs & Sweet Spots (a.k.a. why you should do your rehab exercises)
Work is required to achieve a well functioning tissue at the end of the healing process. The process can be underdone, overdone, or hit the magical sweet spot which can lead to optimal recovery. Here are some insights to the process John wanted me to share, spider webs and all!
Heatwaves & Health
Statistically, heatwaves rank as Australia’s deadliest disaster. Worse than floods, bushfires and cyclones. That thought made me pause. Why is this...and how do we manage this serious risk to our health?
How Active Are You? ~ (c) 10,000 Steps
Walking is a great option as it’s free and you can do it when it suits you, but does it cut the mustard on reducing our all cause mortality? Can we use walking to raise the METs required to keep us healthy and strong for as long as possible?
How Active Are You? ~ (b) How Much Exercise is Enough?
How much exercise is enough to optimise the quality and quantity of our days? How much exercise do I need to do on a weekly basis to keep me healthy?
How Active Are You? ~ (a) Sedentary Behaviour
How active are you? How active should you be?I can hear you thinking, “How long is a piece of string?” or tallying your exercise regime and angling for a gold star for effort.Active and healthy…how do we quantify that? How much exercise (frequency), doing what (type) for how long (duration) to be healthy? What is the optimal equation?
Fish, Fatty Acids and Inflammation
These days most of us know that fish oil is good for arthritis. That is absolutely good enough for some. For others the questions of, “Why?”, “How much is good for me?”, and “How do I identify a quality product that won’t break the bank?” are questions they’d like answers to. This blog is for them.
A wiggle in your walk...?
So you wiggle when you walk. Why is that? Is it a good thing, or a harbinger of pain?
To Stretch or Not to Stretch...?
"Stretching always helps me start my day in a good way." Nyjah Huston
Fascia, the bits in-between
Fascia is in fashion! Until relatively recently it's been tossed in the bin and considered inconsequential. As we discover more about fascia, and its role in the function (and dysfunction) of our bodies, we're learning what a vital tissue it is.