Dee Why Chiro Care
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Dee Why Chiro Care provides relief from headaches, neck, back, shoulder and muscle pain.
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
The PRICE protocol consists of 5 steps that should be implemented directly after an injury. PRICE aims to protect the injured tissue from further damage, offer pain relief and limit the symptoms, until further treatment can be performed.
P.R.I.C.E = Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation
At Dee Why Chiropractic Care we recommend patients suffering from acute injuries to adopt the PRICE protocol for the first 24-72 hours.
It is important to note that if you experience increasing pain during this process to stop immediately.
“P” Protection
This is done to prevent further injury.
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Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
When should I use ice and when should I use heat? It is a question we get asked frequently at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and we want to give you clarity on how to use heat and ice effectively and when.
Heat or Ice? When to use it – As a general rule:
IceAcute injuries that have occurred within 72 hours, to limit pain and swelling.
HeatUsed for chronic conditions to relieve muscle pain or stiffness.
Ice
Whenever you have an acute injury like as an ankle sprain or muscle tear, inflammation and swelling will occur. When we apply ice to the injured area it numbs the area limiting the severity of ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
Written By: James Hayes
Chiropractor
Almost everyone has experienced low back pain at some point, but if it has been persisting for months or even years…why is it happening? It is a common question we get asked at Dee Why Chiropractic Care.
Chronic pain is defined as pain that has persisted for more than three months. The source of the pain may differ from each individual as the low back is very complex and there are many reasons why you could be experiencing pain.
Common sources of your pain include:
Lumbar discs
Lumbar facet joints
Sacroiliac joints
Nerves
Muscles
Ligaments
The ideal lumba ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
Written By: James Hayes
Chiropractor
Deadlifts are an excellent strength building exercise when done correctly. It is a functional movement that engages multiple muscle groups, however when done incorrectly can cause injury!
Muscles involved in a deadlift:
Low back muscles
Gluts
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Trapezius
Forearm muscles
Proper form is key
If you have never completed a deadlift exercise, it is important to master the movement before you progress to heavy weight. We recommend going with an experienced gym buddy or having a few personal training sessions to teach you to lift with correct ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
Written By: James Hayes
Chiropractor
Neck pain and stiffness is extremely common in today’s population. A lot of us develop poor posture, which increases the strain of the joints, muscles, and ligaments in the neck. Poor posture in the presence of neck pain is a common presentation we see here at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and is something we can definitely help you resolve!
How do we get poor posture?
Poor posture is something that is developed over time and is usually a reflection of our lifestyle. A large majority of the population have desk jobs that involve slumping over paperwork and ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
Written By: James Hayes
Chiropractor
Headaches are extremely common and can be caused by many things such as illness, dehydration, trauma and alcohol. But if you have been suffering from chronic or recurring headaches, have you ever thought that it was related to your neck?
Ever had neck pain and headache at the same time? Chances are they are linked. These headaches are referred to as Cervicogenic Headaches. At Dee Why Chiropractic Care many patients present to our clinic complaining of this. The good news is we can help.
What is a Cervicogenic headache?
To put it simply: “cervico” means “nec ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
Having a strong core has many benefits and at Dee Why Chiropractic Care we emphasise its importance. If you have a weak core you are prone to back pain and postural changes. The core is the body’s powerhouse, it is responsible for protecting your internal organs, facilitates movement and protects your spine and nervous system.
Advantages of having a strong core: Limits early degeneration of the spine
Having a strong core protects the spine from premature degeneration, limiting the chances of conditions such as sciatica, disc herniations and osteoarthritis.
A strong core prevents injuries ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
Knee pain is extremely common and can be due to many causes. Knee pain can come on progressively from repetitive stress placed on the knee or just old age. Acute injuries to the knee can be quite debilitating and commonly occur in sports.
How Dee Why Chiropractic Care can help
The way knee pain presents can be very diverse and an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your pain needs to be identified. Chiropractors are well trained in the diagnosis and treatment of knee injuries. Your chiropractor will perform an orthopaedic and functional examination to determine what you have injured and the ext ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
1y ago
Written By: James Hayes
Chiropractor
Shoulder pain is a common condition that we see at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and is something we can help you recover from!
Shoulder pain can happen to the active individual or can gradually creep up on you if you have desk job. Being on the Northern Beaches many people come in complaining of shoulder pain because they play sports that involve lots of shoulder activity such as surfing, swimming, golf and tennis.
Due to the shoulders ability to move in such a tremendous range of motion it is prone to injury. It sacrifices stability for mobility!
Common cause ..read more
Dee Why Chiro Care
2y ago
Sciatica treatments at Dee Why Chiropractic Care can help stop the pain.
What is Sciatica
Sciatica is leg pain (that can be present with or without back pain) as a result of irritation to the sciatic nerve or any of the nerve roots (5 nerves) that combine to form it.
Common signs of sciatica
Low back or hip pain
Burning, tingling or shooting pain that goes down the back of your leg and/or foot
Weakness or poor control of muscles in your leg
Numbness or loss of sensation of a part of your leg
Pain in your leg that increases with prolonged sitting
Shooting pain aggravated by certain movements o ..read more