Did you know that 50% of patients visit a chiropractor simply to maintain their health and wellbeing? Research has shown that it’s really important to keep your spine working well, even if you don’t have pain or symptoms. What is maintenance care? Maintenance care is when patients go to a chiropractor even when they are not in pain or discomfort. The idea with maintenance care is that regular adjustments will help maintain your spine and nervous system function at its optimal level and help you to be your best and to prevent new episodes of pain developing(2). What does the research show? The ..read more

  The support found within Archies Footwear may help to support the foot in a more biomechanically appropriate position thereby easing the stresses and strains that would otherwise be transferred to the musculoskeletal system. The thongs are made out of an unbelievably comfortable, high-quality foam material and really have a “wow” factor for anyone that tries them on. Once you get used to them, you will never want to take them off your feet and most people say that they simply cannot wear ‘normal thongs’ after wearing Archies Thongs!   The post Archies Thongs and Archies Slides- B ..read more

If your work requires you to sit for extended periods of time, you must do it safely. Sitting for long periods of time is common to a wide range of professions and occupations in Australia. A lack of physical activity in the workspace can cause a range of health problems including cardio-vascular disease, diabetes, mental health issues and musculoskeletal disorders that can lead to headaches and chronic neck, shoulder and back pain. Even for those who exercise daily, if they sit for over 7 hours per day and for longer than 30 minutes without a break, this can cause spinal health problems. What ..read more

If you or someone you know are among the 7 million Australians who suffer from tension headaches or the 4.9 million who suffer from migraine causing lost social activity, concentration and work capacity; chiropractic care can provide effective, drug-free pain relief to headache and migraine sufferers. Migraine and tension headaches are the most common headache disorders, both with disabling potential. With more Australians suffering from migraine or tension headaches than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined; the cost to the Australian economy is around $35.7 billion annually. However, the r ..read more

It’s no secret that many of our bodily sensations and experiences are directly linked to our mental health and how we are feeling emotionally. Much of our somatic counsellor Jasmine’s work with clients is based around learning to listen to the body and what it is telling you; learning to integrate both our physical and emotional sensations.   So, does stress cause acid reflux? The answer is yes! Reflux is one of the most common symptoms of stress and anxiety that shows up for people. Reflux is when acid from the stomach leaks up into the oesophagus causing a burning sensation (known as he ..read more

A Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) is a diagnostic tool that measures electrical activity in the form of brain wave patterns. Brain waves are the rhythmic electrical impulses generated when millions and millions of neurones communicate with each other inside your head; they can reveal important information about your overall brain function, possibly including stress levels, thought patterns, and emotions. A qEEG may reveal brain wave patterns associated with impulsivity, cognitive inflexibility, anxiety, and other symptoms. The qEEG is a valuable diagnostic tool because it can help to ..read more

It only takes mild trauma to the brain to cause brain damage that leads to cognitive and memory issues.  This is the finding of a study funded  by the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust and published online in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology in 2014. The study compared 44 people with mild brain trauma and nine people with moderate brain trauma to 33 people who had not experienced any kind of brain trauma.  Researchers tested participants’ cognitive skills and memory.  Participants were also given diffusion tensor imaging scans.  Thes ..read more

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) , is a condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. Understanding this condition can help you learn how to cope and move forward with your life. Below, we explore this condition, its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and the treatment options available. What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is caused by the body’s autonomic response system not functioning correctly. The truth is that our bodies do a lot of things without us ever needing to think about them, such as beating your heart, maintaining your blood pressur ..read more

Our Dr. Jen was featured on Pre Chiro and talks about her transition from student to chiropractor, the role and need for chiropractic research, and the unconditional love gained from volunteer chiropractic trips. As well as her role as a chiropractor at Knox Chiropractic & Wellness, Dr Jen’s other duties are: Vice President of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) Volunteer Chiropractor for To Love & Serve and Restore One Charity Board Director of the International Federation of Chiropractors & Organisations Community Section Editor for the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Jou ..read more

With working from home and working hours on the rise, we need to remain mindful of our physical well-being. We must consider the impacts of extended hours of sitting at a desk, the added strain of staring at a computer screen for long periods and reading files or documents. Keeping this in mind, here are some tips on how to look after your body while working from home: Make sure your desktop is set up at the right height. You may sit at your computer screen for a couple of hours in a working day. If your screen set-up is ill fitting it can encourage poor posture and place excess strain on you ..read more