A school of Research and Neuroscience “has demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can significantly enhance the cognitive performance of healthy older adults.” “The main areas of improvement were attention, information processing speed, and executive function, in addition to the global cognitive function, all of which typically decline with age.” https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-07-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-protocol-cognitive.html   Read more here  https://oakparkfamilychiropractic.com.au/services-conditions/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/ The post Improve your brain f ..read more

Our chamber is different! Our chamber is one of the biggest on the market. This allows plenty space to comfortably sit upright, recline in the chair, or lie down during your 60-minute session. Once you’ve stabilised your ear pressure the rest of the session will feel completely normal, you can use your phone, watch a movie on your laptop, listen to music, read a book, do some work or have a nap. Let our hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber do the amazing work of healing your body for you. read more here  https://oakparkfamilychiropractic.com.au/services-conditions/hyperbaric-oxygen-ther ..read more

“The use of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed positive results regarding tissue remodelling after injury, with injuries involving bones, muscles and ligaments showing improved recovery. Furthermore, HBO treatment has effectively increased recovery from fatigue.” “This was clearly seen at the Nagano Winter Olympics, where sports players experiencing fatigue were successfully treated, enabling the players to continue performing in the games.” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16138784/ To read more about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy follow the link  https://oakparkfamilychiropractic.com.au/s ..read more

Approximately 80-90% of the population suffers from spinal pain at some point. A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People, who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. It’s important for you to try to keep your spine as healthy as possible.   Chiropractors recommend the following Spinal Health Tips:   Standing When standing, keep one foot slightly in front of the other, with your knees slightly bent. This position helps to take the pressure off your lower back. Do not ..read more

As a parent, it is important for you to encourage your children to be physically active. A child should try to do at least 40–60 minutes of exercise each day. To achieve this goal, plan some family togetherness time. Here are some easy ways to reach that goal together. Walk the dog. Treat your dog to daily walks that include the entire family. Check out physical participation video games. Nintendo Wii games for example,  enables the family to play tennis, bowling, baseball, skateboarding, and snowboarding, . I’m generally trying to get kids away from the TV, but in this case, if they are ..read more

Did you know that there are around 600 muscles in the human body and skeletal muscles account on average for 60-70% of your body weight. So, it is not surprising that muscles are often a source of pain. Chiropractic training includes many techniques to deal with muscle pain or myofascial pain. When pain is present muscles always go into a degree of spasm, this is a protective mechanism. So muscle pain is often not the primary problem but you still have to treat it to ensure a full and speedy recovery. When a muscle gets injured it is referred to as a strain. A muscle strain is graded from 1-3 ..read more

When it comes to pain management and relief, Chiropractic care is a branch of healthcare that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure – mainly the spine – and its function. Conditions commonly treated by chiropractors include back and neck pain, headaches, sports injuries and repetitive strains. Patients also seek treatment of pain associated with other conditions, such as arthritis. Chiropractic is derived from Greek words meaning “done by hand.” In practice, this translates to Chiropractic adjustments of the spine and joints to help relieve pain and stiffness, improving the ..read more

At least 70% of Australia’s school students use computers. As a result of this increased usage, Chiropractors are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are already suffering from repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic pain in the hands, back, neck and shoulders. Emphasis needs to be placed on teaching children how to properly use computer workstations. Poor work habits and computer workstations that don’t fit a child’s body during t ..read more

Many musculoskeletal complaints arise from injuries sustained in sports. Each year we see athletic performance draw closer to the limits of human potential. Understanding the biomechanical principles involved helps us to prevent injury and restore functional integrity and stability through rehabilitation. Sports injury treatment is designed to achieve optimal results for patients with a quicker recovery time. The Chiropractor combines chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine and help restore mobility with exercises to help injured muscles, tendons and ligaments by strengthening and return ..read more

It is important for children to establish beneficial health habits at an early age, as lasting health habits are usually solidified during childhood. A 2012 article published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics states that encouraging a healthy level of physical activity in children and teens is crucial for improving health and that optimizing musculoskeletal health is essential for achieving lifelong health of an individual. As a parent, what can you do help encourage and lead your child toward a healthy, active life? Exercise may reduce the chances of obesity, which ..read more