Spring into Spinal Health 18 Oct Spring into Spinal Health Health Spring Into Spinal Health- by Dr Angus Southwell (Chiropractor) Spring has sprung on what has been an incredibly wet year, however, don’t let that dampen your spinal health. As the weather is warming and everyone is getting out of their hibernation, outdoor activities has never looked so alluring. Activities such as gardening, swimming and many others are great ways of staying active, but did you know that they can also be beneficial in maintaining optimal spinal health? No matter the activity, here are some tips t ..read more

Brace Yourself 08 Sep Brace Yourself Health Brace Yourself- By Dr Angus Southwell (Chiropractor) Braces and splints have been used to treat certain acute injuries such as twisted ankles, wrist sprains, knee dislocations etc. But in some cases, these contraptions have been used for managing joint pain caused by arthritis or previous injuries that never seemed to heal properly. Are these braces effective in treating these long-standing chronic conditions? Or are they exacerbating the issue? The primary use of a brace or a splint is to apply pressure to the injured site to prevent b ..read more

Sleeping Postures (from Nightmares) 08 Sep Sleeping Postures from Nightmares Health Sleeping Postures from Nightmares- By Dr Angus Southwell (Chiropractor) Given the average person spends approximately t eight hours in bed a night, (which roughly adds up to 229,961 hours in their lifetime or approximately one-third of our life), it could be argued that sleep is an essential part of our day-to-day life (1). Poor quality of sleep may be the result of many factors, and the health impacts of poor quality on one’s health and well-being are well documented. With sleep being such a valu ..read more

Tech Neck with Dr Angus Southwell 02 Jul Tech Neck with Dr Angus Southwell Health Here’s a fun experiment, the next time that you’re out in public, whether its on public transport or walking on the street and just count how many pedestrians are on their phones and watch how close their faces are to the screens. Believe it or not, a simple action like this could be the primary cause of  neck stiffness/pain and the headaches that you may be experiencing throughout your day-to-day life. This phenomenon called ‘text neck’ or also known as forward head carriage is condition that ..read more

Sitting Desk Stretch with Dr Angela 03 Apr Sitting Desk Stretch with Dr Angela Health Dr Angela Parkinson graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Chiropractic in 2013. She has completed further studies in a variety of techniques that include Diversified, Activator, Drop Piece, SOT, Gonstead, NET, ART and dry needling. These tools enable her to approach each patient individually, tailoring the most unique and professional care for each client. Book an appointment with Angela here The post Sitting Desk Stretch with Dr Angela appeared first ..read more

Lower back stretch with Dr Angela 23 Mar Lower back stretch with Dr Angela Health Dr Angela Parkinson graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Chiropractic in 2013. She has completed further studies in a variety of techniques that include Diversified, Activator, Drop Piece, SOT, Gonstead, NET, ART and dry needling. These tools enable her to approach each patient individually, tailoring the most unique and professional care for each client. Book an appointment with Angela here The post Lower back stretch with Dr Angela appeared first on Wel ..read more

5 Things To Consider When Working From Home 16 Mar 5 Things To Consider When Working From Home Health Whether you are used to working in an office or classroom, taking that step to setup your home office can be a bit of an adjustment both physically and mentally. It is extremely important to remember to put your health first and try to keep your life and daily habits as normal, healthy and productive as possible. If you are one of the lucky Australians who are able to continue to work or study from home, follow our simple tips to help make working from home, work for you. Workspa ..read more

Mobility with Dr Brendan King 03 Mar Mobility with Dr Brendan King Health With a number of Australians impacted by the negative effects of pain, it’s important people are aware of any changes in the way they move and feel before it becomes a problem. A recent survey found: one in ten Australians claim their pain hindered their ability to play with their children; one in ten indicated impacts on intimate relationships; and one in 20 realised their persistent pain resulted in increased friction with their partner That’s why it is important Australians are staying on top of their ..read more

Consider your Child’s Spine this Back to School Season 18 Jan Consider your Child’s Spine this Back to School Season Health In late January, millions of Australian children get ready to go back to school. With kids spending nearly 200 days at school each year, it is important they are mindful of their health when in school, especially their spine.   The Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) have developed a ‘Back to School Health Checklist’ to remind both children and their parents of the healthy habits that they should be practising all year round. Local ACA chiropract ..read more

Consider a Chiro to Help get you Back on Track 12 Oct Consider a Chiro to Help get you Back on Track Health On 16 October, we at Wellspring Chiropractic will celebrate World Spine Day 2020. World Spine day is an annual health initiative by the World Federation of Chiropractic, aiming to encourage good spinal health habits. Each World Spine Day presents its own unique theme, and this year the theme could not be timelier. The 2020 theme, ‘Back on Track’, was inspired by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact this has had on our spinal health and wellbeing. Despite r ..read more