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Read Full ArticleCommon Gym Injuries and How to Prevent Them
In this article we discuss some of the more common gym injuries that we see, and we provide suggestions on how to help prevent them.
Read Full ArticleCan chiropractors help with muscle strain?
Chiropractors commonly help treat a wide range of muscle strains. We’ll help to identify any underlying cause of your musculoskeletal issue and recommend appropriate treatment and therapy to get you feeling good again.
Read Full ArticleDo Chiropractors Help Muscle Pain?
Yes, chiropractors may help with a range of musculoskeletal muscle aches and pains. Common types of muscle pains chiro’s help with include sports injury, muscle strains and muscle tension. Manual therapies such as chiropractic aim to correct the cause of muscle pains while improving spinal health
Read Full ArticleBack Pain Infographic
Back pain is unsurprisingly all too common in Australia and around the world. Your team here at The Back Clinic have created this infographic to sumarise several key back pain facts in Australia. Feel free to use this resource on your own site, providing you reference this page.
Read Full ArticleDo Chiropractors 'Crack' Your Back?
What is that popping or cracking back sound you hear when receiving your chiropractic adjustment? Many operate under the assumption they're popping a bone or a joint, or 'cracking' bones. That's actually not the case.
Read Full ArticleChiropractor Bexley
The Back Clinic Bexley. If you're looking for a chiropractor in Bexley, we can help. A doctor of chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal issues. Chiropractors also look at the way these disorders may impact the function of your nervous system and general health.
Read Full ArticleBulk Billing Chiropractor
We bulk bill your diagnostic imaging services, if required. If you have a chronic pain condition, you may be eligible for up to five chiropractic visits a year, paid for by Medicare, as part of a Chronic Disease Management plan (CDM). This was formally known as Enhanced Primary Care or EPC
Read Full ArticleDr Omar (Chiropractor) Fitness Videos
My Ultimate Collection of Gym and Stretching Videos - watch (or read the transcription) now. So, I want you guys to share this and send it out to your friends because I’m sure the information is going to benefit them and together we’re going to bring health back into our community.
Read Full ArticleWhat Can I do to Improve Chronic Back Pain Symptoms?
An estimated 3.7 million Australians suffer from chronic back - here are 4 ways you can improve chronic back pain symptoms. With eight in ten people experiencing back pain at some point in their life, we should be thinking about chronic pain as an ‘epidemic’
Read Full ArticleThese Treatments May Not Work For Lower Back Pain
Would you be surprised if I told you that many of the traditional methods used to address lower back pain actually don’t do that much? In some cases, they may even make back pain worse. Let’s explore this a little more.
Read Full ArticleDoes Paracetamol Work For Lower Back Pain
Study finds that paracetamol does not help to relieve lower back pain, despite being commonly recommended. In this article we discuss a recent study that looked at how effective paracetamol is in relieving lower back pain and what evidence there is to support it's use.
Read Full ArticleFind The Best Chiropractor In Sydney With These 7 Tips
Read on for our tips on how you can find the best chiropractor for you – and if you’re in Sydney or Western Sydney, why not come down and visit one of our clinic locations to find out more!
Read Full ArticleIs There a Link Between Back Pain and Depression?
It's estimated that in Australia 45% of people will experience a mental health condition during their life, with approximately 1 million Australian adults experiencing depression. How is this connected to back pain?
Read Full ArticleCan Exercise Boost Brain Function?
For internationally renowned researcher and neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki, learning how exercise affects the brain has been a groundbreaking experience. In this blog post we want to share with you some of the science behind how working out boosts your mood and memory.
Read Full ArticleHow Chiropractic Helps Your Golf Game
This blog post covers how regular chiropractic care may help to boost your sporting performance. For golfers, it is essential to maintain optimal flexibility, good posture and strong form to ensure you play at your best. We can help with that.
Read Full Article10 Health and Chiropractic Quotes to Start Your Day Right
10 Health and Chiropractic Quotes to Start Your Day Right. In this blog post we present our top 10 chiropractic and health quotes to encourage and inspire you on your journey to better health! Please share this page with your friends or use the images on your own site (referencing this page!).
Read Full ArticleSpinal Health Week and Chronic Back Pain
As part of Spinal Health Week 2017 (22-28 May), I’m raising awareness of chronic back pain and encouraging Australians to seek help. Chronic back pain is a major health issue challenging one in six Australians. More than just a pain in the back, the range of challenges extends to both physical and psychological effects as well.
Read Full ArticleSimple tips to avoid lower back pain when running
If you’re a runner, it can be difficult to see where you may be going wrong. If you experience back pain when running, there are several areas we can look to. Unless you’re running alongside a mirror each time you go for a jog, it’s impossible to notice if your posture is off. That’s where The Back Clinic comes in: the spinal healthcare professionals that can assess your posture from a chiropractic view. We diagnose movement and posture problems that contribute to back pain.
Read Full ArticleInfographic: 5 Fun Facts About Your Spine
Infographic: 5 Fun Facts About Your Spine. Did You Know These Facts? "Your spine is your tree of life" How many of these 5 facts about your spine do you know? The Back Clinic team put together this infographic and you are free to share it with your friends, family, local school and work place.
Read Full ArticleIs carrying a heavy backpack bad for my child’s spine?
Watch those heavy bags! If your child is heading off to school carrying a heavy and hefty backpack, loaded with textbooks, the wellbeing and alignment of their spine may be at risk. The daily stress and strain of carrying heavy backpacks may contribute to future postural problems that can last for years to come.
Read Full ArticleHow to correct forward head posture
Forward head posture is the anterior (forward) positioning of the cervical (neck) spine. This posture is also known as ‘text next, ‘scholar's neck’ or ‘reading neck’, as the posture is often associated with these activities. It is commonly considered a degenerative posture, contributing to musculoskeletal health concerns and pain that may worsen over time without correction.
Read Full ArticleMedicare Allied Health Referral for Chiropractic Care, Sydney
Am I eligible for a Medicare Allied Health rebate for chiropractic care? You may now qualify for a Medicare rebate, issued by your local GP, covering chiropractic treatment. If you suffer from a chronic condition that requires care, you may be eligible to receive up to five chiropractic visits per calendar year.
Read Full ArticleChiropractic Treatment for Slipped Disc in Bankstown and Bexley
Slipped disc can refer to both herniated and bulging discs. If you're looking for advice on slipped disc injury in Bankstown or Bexley, we can help. In some cases surgery may be recommended. However in the first instance, some cases of disc injury or disc pain may be addressed by manual therapy, including chiropractic care. Chiropractic adjustments may also help prevent cases of slipped discs from occurring in the first place.
Read Full ArticleHow To Correct Sway Back Posture
Given that these benefits are associated with good posture habits, who wouldn’t want to have good posture! Here at The Back Clinic, we meet patients who need help correcting postural problems, including sway back posture. As chiropractors, we are well versed in the management of postural issues. Let’s explore this further.
Read Full ArticleHealthy New Year's Resolutions And How To Keep Them
Welcome to 2017! The team at The Back Clinic hope 2017 will be your healthiest year yet. In this blog post we offer you a different approach to setting your New Year’s resolutions: that of a ‘healthy-ish’ approach. We’ve tried hard to avoid the typical ‘New Year’s resolutions’ clichés and want to tell you about a more realistic approach. Could ‘healthy-ish’ be your answer to good health this year? Read on.
Read Full ArticleThree things you need to know about chiropractic
Chiropractic is about maximising your health and human potential. Here at The Back Clinic we love to educate and excite you about your human potential. We really are capable of so much - often we just need a helping hand every now and then. Our chiropractors are fortunate enough to help the community and often witness just how chiropractic can change people’s lives.
Read Full ArticleDr. Heidi Haavik Brain Function Study
The team here at The Back Clinic want to share this latest blog post. A study, looking into the effects of chiropractic adjustments on brain function, was published in the journal Neural Plasticity. Find out what this study is all about. Read on.
Read Full ArticleHow can I improve my posture?
You have a secret power: the power of your posture. With more and more of us living increasingly sedentary lifestyles, we need to once more look to the importance of posture and the benefits this can bring to your health.Good posture can transform your life - read why.
Read Full ArticleSports and Remedial Massage Sydney
Book your sports and remedial massage at The Back Clinic today! Massage works 'hand in hand' with chiropractic to relax muscles, improve circulation and improve posture. The Back Clinic offers you both remedial and sports massage services in addition to chiropractic care. Our personalised approach to your health allows us to identify health challenges and address these on a fundamental level.
Read Full ArticleThe Back Clinic Bexley Now Open
The Back Clinic has opened its second clinic. You can now receive professional, friendly and natural chiropractic care at The Back Clinic Bexley. Many months of hard work, careful planning and coordination have finally come to completion. The Back Clinic offers you and your family a unique, planned and personal approach to living a fun and fulfilled life. Call Now.
Read Full ArticleCarpal Tunnel Syndrome and Chiropractic in Sydney
Carpal Tunnel refers to pain in and around your wrist. Problems can arise through poor ergonomics, overuse, sports injury and repetitive strain injury. Specifically, the tunnel is a ligament passage through which tendons, blood vessels and nerves pass. Your median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the thumb and first fingers, runs through this passage.Call now for help.
Read Full ArticleVertigo and Chiropractic Care in Sydney
Vertigo refers to a sense of dizziness or spinning even though you are not moving. Chiropractic care may help in some cases, especially if vertigo is caused by tension in the neck. Is the world spinning, and you don't know why? Scientific American MIND editor Ingrid Wickelgren explains how your inner ear can make you dizzy - watch now.
Read Full ArticleOpioid Epidemic in Australia
This infographic describes what health experts have called the 'opioid epidemic' in Australia. It's an over prescription of addictive pain killers leading to record number of deaths.
Read Full ArticleChiropractic versus Epidural Injections for Disc Pain
Chiropractic versus Epidural Injections for Disc Pain. This peer-reviewed research brief leaves little doubt that chiropractic is more effective and less expensive than conventional treatment.
Read Full ArticleHealth Benefits of Lemon Infographic
Have a look at this cool infographic covering our top health benefits of LEMON! Drink it as a hot and zesty tonic first thing in the morning.
Read Full ArticleChiropractic versus Hospital Outpatient Treatment for Back Pain
Chiropractic versus Hospital Outpatient Treatment for Back Pain. This peer-reviewed research brief leaves little doubt that chiropractic is more effective than conventional hospital outpatient treatment.
Read Full ArticleSleep Better with Chiropractic Infographic
Have a look at this cool infographic covering our top 4 ways your chiropractor may help you sleep better! Feel free to share!
Read Full ArticleHealth Benefits of Chiropractic Infographic
Have a look at this cool infographic covering our top 4 health benefits of chiropractic! From back pain to headaches and sports injury - feel free to share!
Read Full Article5 Tips to Avoid Winter Weight Gain
Winter can easily upset your usual health routine as colder mornings and darker days effectively slow you down. We tend to overindulge and forget about the importance of a wholefood diet during these wintery months. The world over, seasonal weight gain is a common issue and even though Australia has mild winters,
Read Full ArticleBetter Sleep Tips with Chiropractic
Your posture is more than just a standing issue. Have you considered how your posture may affect your sleep? Given that approximately one-third of our lives are spent in bed, it’s worth watching your sleep time posture when considering spinal health.
Read Full ArticleSpinal Health Week in Bankstown
Celebrate National Spinal Health Week and 'back your inner athlete'. Spinal Health Week raises awareness of spinal issues including pain, posture and overall health and performance. Do you want to perform at your best? Read on.
Read Full ArticleInspiring Australians Overcoming Great Odds
4 inspiring Australians to motivate you! Time and time again people who have overcome what would usually hinder a person from achieving greatness, break through challenging barriers to succeed. These are 4 of their stories.
Read Full ArticleHealth Benefits of Ginger Infographic
Have a look at this cool infographic covering our top 6 health benefits of Ginger! Do you eat much of this fresh spice in your diet? It has some amazing health benefits including anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce feelings of sea sickness and nausea.
Read Full ArticleChiropractor Treating Dystonia
Watch this inspiring video now. Dystonia is not as common as other conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. With Dystonia, the muscles involuntarily contract and spasm, making it hard to control normal movement and function.
Read Full ArticleChiropractic Care for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. This condition affects about three to five of every 1,000 people, and is most frequently seen in adolescent girls. Fortunately, most cases of scoliosis are minor and only require careful monitoring by a doctor of chiropractic, like Dr. Ayouby.
Read Full ArticleHidden Causes of Headache
In today's pill-popping culture, drugs are often considered the first line of de¬fense against headache pain. The problem? These drugs have a proven history of ineffectiveness. In addition, they are loaded with potentially perilous side effects. All-natural alternatives, however — such as the type of chiropractic care pro¬vided by Dr. Ayouby — offer safe and effective ways to end headache pain.
Read Full ArticleNatural Solutions for Migraines
An occasional headache is an unpleasant nuisance, but a migraine brings eve-tything to a screeching halt While most remedies are drug-based, Dr. Ayouby has discovered a number of effective, natural solutions.
Read Full ArticlePrevent Neck Pain
A whopping two-thirds of adults experience neck pain at some point in their lives (Am Fam Phys 2004;69:1275). The intensity can range from mildly nag¬ging to completely debilitating.
Read Full ArticleThe Lesser-Known Effects of Back Pain
Back pain can range from mildly annoying to completely debilitating. Its physical effects make even the simplest of movements — getting in and out of a car, picking up items off the floor or stooping down to pet a dog — unbearable. And back pain's effects don't stop at physicaL It can have serious psychological, and even financia4 effects.
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