Early intervention is the best protection It’s WorkSpace Week – that time of year when we at Nicholson Health & Wellness turn our spinal health and wellbeing focus toward preventing workspace injuries and minimising the impact work-related disorders have on our patients to ensure they can work well anywhere. An initiative of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), WorkSpace Week is dedicated to minimising work-related disorders that can have a long-term, debilitating effect on both physical and mental health that impacts workers’ overall quality of life. Work-related musculoskelet ..read more

Nicholson Health & Wellness are thrilled to welcome Julia Coombes, Functional Podiatrist, to the practice. Read on to hear what everyone wants to know about feet! What is Podiatry? Podiatry is the health profession dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. These may include skin and nail problems, foot and ankle injuries, foot complications related to diabetes and other medical conditions and problems with gait or walking. Podiatrists play an important role in monitoring disease and managing lower limb issues to ..read more

Look after your little one’s backs! Every January millions of children go back to school. While schools are great places for children to learn and develop both mentally and socially, it’s important for kids to remember their health and wellbeing in the classroom, all year round. While most parents and children have a checklist of stationery and supplies for starting the school year, the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) have developed a ‘Back to School Health Checklist.’ The checklist, as part of the annual Back to School Campaign, is a great way to remind kids of the importance of bu ..read more

Manage Stress – When we’re stressed, the ability of the immune system to fight off disease and infection is reduced. Stress hormones, such as cortisol, reduce the functioning of lymphocytes – immune cells that protect the body and destroy foreign cells. The lower your lymphocyte levels, the more susceptible you are to developing the common cold. Stress also has a negative effect on the functioning of the gut and digestive system.  Here are some simple ways to reduce stress: Research has shown that reading for 6 minutes can reduce stress by 68% Just 15 minutes of vigorous physical activi ..read more

We are providing parents and children with a ‘Back to School’ health checklist. Every January, millions of Australian children go back to school. It’s an exciting time with freshly laminated books and new stationery sets. However, while our kids are busy doing their spelling bees and times tables, it’s also important for them to be aware of their own health and wellbeing. Kids don’t often think about the impact that common activities like sitting in a classroom, carrying a heavy school bag, or even excessive screen time can have on their overall health. This is why we’re providing our patient ..read more

Workspace Week is 22-28 August 2022 – Work Well from Anywhere! Due to long-running COVID-19 lockdowns and persistent calls to work from home caused by ongoing outbreaks, the majority of Australians have spent the past three years working between home and office locations, with the risks to the health of those not working in ergonomically correct workspaces causing concern.  Since the pandemic began there’s been numerous studies and surveys conducted by researchers, governments, organisations and healthcare professionals looking at the benefits and disadvantages of working from home. Whil ..read more

Sore Back? Consider a Chiro. Is an exercise injury stopping you in your tracks? Maybe you’ve been practising some bad habits lately, or want to keep a healthy back? This Spinal Health Week (24-30 May) we are asking our patients and community to Consider a Chiro for their back pain. BACK PAIN & WELLBEING: Back pain is one of the most burdensome physical conditions facing Australians and the prevalence of back pain in society is astonishing. The Institute of Health & Welfare estimates around 4 million Australians (16% of the population) have back problems.1 With pain being the main symp ..read more

  Stress has become and epidemic in our modern day world with up to 70% of adults experiencing feelings of stress or anxiety daily. Since we cant seem to escape it, it’s important to have simple and effective ways to calm your mind and body. Here are our top 5 things you can do at home to reduce stress: Drink more – Chronic stress can weaken your adrenal glands and dehydrate your body, impacting brain function, mood and causing feelings of stress. However, within 20 minutes of drinking water, these effects can be reversed. Start the day with a glass of water and a freshly squeezed lemon ..read more

Did you know that under NDIS, individual counselling can be accessed via capacity building supports-improved daily living. The NDIS describes this as: “Facilitating self-knowledge, emotional acceptance and growth and the optimal development of personal resources on a one to one basis”. Under NDIS, there is NO gap payment. The counselling fee comes out of your NDIS funding. What is counselling? Counselling is a process of talking about and working through your personal problems with a trained counsellor. The counsellor helps you to address your problem/s in a positive way by helping you to cla ..read more