Surviving Christmas

Christmas is typically one of the most stressful events of the year. The expense of buying gifts, the pressure of last minute shopping, and the heightened expectations of family togetherness can all combine to undermine our best intentions. Some practical tips that...

December 2015 Knee Injuries

Knee pain or knee injuries are extremely common, and there are many causes. The knee needs to function properly to provide flexible mobility while bearing considerable weight. While walking down the street, our knees bear three to five times our body weight. Many...

Why it is so important to move throughout the day.

In addition to the benefits for general fitness and cardiovascular health, moving more also contributes to reduced sedentary behaviour that is far too often the norm due to desk jobs or sitting during the school day. In fact, recent research findings are revealing...

November 2015 Let’s Move

Australia is today ranked as one of the fattest nations in the developed world. The prevalence of obesity in Australia has more than doubled in the past 20 years. Australia has become accustomed to sitting down – at work, on the couch, in the car – and it’s taking a...

Tips To Avoid Back Pain

1. Get more exercise. If your back is hurting, you may think the best way to get relief is to limit exercise and to rest. A day or two of rest may help, but more than that may not help the pain. Chiropractors know that regular physical activity can help ease...