Diet and inflammation
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Inflammation is necessary to help resolve infection, clear toxic chemicals and repair damage to tissues and organs. The initial response is one of protection, however, if sustained, i.e. the body fails to return to homeostasis, disease may result. [10] Introduction It has long been purported by naturopathic and other wholistic practitioners that there is a link between diet and arthritis, specifically rheumatoid. As an 80s trained Naturopath myself I recall learning about anti-inflammatory dietary management, encouraging a more alkaline regime and this didn’t just apply to joint disease. Dieta ..read more
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What is torticollis (wry neck)?
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Have you ever twisted your head sharply and felt the searing pain of your neck freezing in an unnatural position? Then you’ve got an idea of what we’re talking about here. Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is an extreme twisted neck which won’t go away as easily as the more common jarring pain we’ve all experienced. Torticollis usually causes the top of the head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other side. Torticollis in babies Torticollis can be present at birth, when a baby’s neck muscles haven’t developed as well as they should. Infants with torticollis are likely to cry f ..read more
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Make 2021 a dreamy year: five tips for better sleep
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Have you been struggling to get a decent night’s sleep over the festive period? 2020 hasn’t been the most peaceful year all round, and the holiday season can bring its own special stresses that keep you up at night. Not to mention the evening events and all the food and drink that can interfere with your sleep. So let’s get into good sleep habits for 2021 and make this the year of feeling fresh and energised when you wake up in the morning! Ban the screens Find yourself scrolling through Facebook when you’re settling down in bed? Or is the last thing you do at night is sneak in one last epis ..read more
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Goal setting for 2021
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by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Are you a ‘new-year-new-me’ type of person? January 1st is the time of year when many people wipe the slate clean and start over. The beginning of a new calendar year seems to be the perfect time to begin again if the previous year hasn’t worked out the way ’we’d hoped. Even if it has, many people just want to give themselves a new challenge for the year ahead – which we definitely get behind! Goals help us to strive for bigger things, keep us motivated and allow us to grow. Rather than give suggestions on what your goals could be for 2021 (we’ve all been there and read THAT blog), this blog w ..read more
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Staying healthy over the silly season
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Is it us, or has this year just flown by? Some might say that’s not such a bad thing, given what 2020 has thrown at us. Whilst some people are ready to say goodbye to it, we’re not the sort of people to wish our time away. The silly season is upon us and this means there is still ample time for us to flip the bad times for good! Christmas time is a chance for many to unwind and recharge for the year ahead. It is also a time of great temptation, with shops and stores filled with tasty treats. And they’re always on sale too! Throw in a bunch of social gatherings, alcohol, late nights and la ..read more
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Has your arm gone to sleep?
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
You wake up and can’t ‘feel’ your arm or hand?  Or you have persistent tingling down your arm and into your fingers. You have shoulder and neck pain. Your hand feels hot or cold. You may even have a weakness. Does any of this sound familiar? You may have a condition called ‘Thoracic outlet syndrome’ or TOS. Let’s start by defining what this is. Firstly, this is more common in females and between 20 and 40 years old. TOS refers to a group of disorders which happens when either the blood or nerve flow or both are interrupted by compression. This could relate to trauma like a car accident, a ..read more
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Is one of my legs longer than the other?
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Did you know that it is possible to have one leg longer than the other? In fact, not only is it possible, but it is also incredibly common, affecting approximately 80% of the population. But what causes it to happen and what are the effects of having a leg length discrepancy (or LLD)? Read on to learn more… Definition Leg length discrepancy is a condition where there is a noticeable difference in length between both lower limbs. This condition is also known as ‘unequal leg length’ or ‘leg length inequality’ (LLI). Types of leg length discrepancy There are two types of unequal leg length: Stru ..read more
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The Lumbar Slipped Disc
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Introduction: Spinal disc herniation is also known as a slipped disc. [2] When a patient tells me they have a slipped disc, I am immediately sceptical. How do they know this? Who told them? How was it described? The condition is widely referred to as a slipped disc, but this term is not medically accurate as the spinal discs are firmly attached between the vertebrae and cannot “slip” out of place. There is an evidence-based criterion for diagnosing disc problems used by all health professionals from Orthopaedic surgeons to chiropractors to osteopaths. It’s imperative to sort fact from fiction ..read more
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A paradigm shift in the management of low back pain
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Dr. Andrew Arnold
3y ago
Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability globally. [1] With regard to the treatment of LBP symptoms, we have seen a significant increase in spinal injections, pharmaceutical drug therapy including opioids and, more recently, spinal cord implants. It is believed these medical interventions are limited in their long-term benefits and may also carry important health risks. [2,3] Concurrently, allied health modalities treating LBP has grown. Whilst some purport to address the ‘cause’, the majority are still symptom focused. These include dry needling (Myotherapy, Chiropractic, Physioth ..read more
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The benefits of therapeutic massage
Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
by Cranbourne Family Chiropractic & Wellness Centre
3y ago
Many coaches, athletes, and sports medicine professionals…believe massage…benefits the body by improving blood flow, reducing muscle pressure and neurological excitability, and increasing a sense of well-being.’ [1] In this blog I outline the way massage therapy may have a positive benefit on the body. This stimulates and detoxifies the body The Lymph system is the body’s own defence system against any toxins and or impurities. Massage therapy may assist with stimulating blood flow to the muscles, organs and tissues, in particular the lymphatic system which may then flush out toxins and impuri ..read more
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