Saturday, February 26, 2011

Chiropractor Brisbane

The people of Brisbane have really had a hard time lately with the flood crisis. The positive thing about it was the fact that everyone from far and wide pitched in to help with the recovery effort.

An army of people arrived to remove damaged furniture from houses, to hose out mud filled homes and scrub down walls. The streets were full of people piling rubbish in huge mounds and generally helping one another in any way they could.

A huge disaster takes its toll on people physically and mentally. The two go hand in hand. A lot of people are requiring counseling to come to terms with the fact that they have lost everything, while others are still waiting to see if their insurance will evn pay out.

People are weary and physically worn out. it's now that you may need to see a Brisbane Chiropractor. It may surprise you to know that a chiropractor can help with your emotional state by helping release pressure from your nervous system. Don't wait too long to feel better. http://www.chiropractorbrisbane.net.au/

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Teppanyaki Melbourne

Teppanyaki Melbourne is a fun filled night out for all ages. Melbourne is such a cosmopolitan city with a variety of different cuisines and restaurants but when a group is deciding on a restaurant, it's teppanyaki all the way.

There's something quite refreshing about being a part of the action and having food flung at you. The chefs are like circus clowns and everyone is entertained. The food is served quickly and there is lots of variety. In fact there is something for everyone.
Just think jugglers in a circus and that's sort of what a teppanyaki chef is, except with cooking utensils.

I've included a video to give you some idea.

Chiropractors Work Well With Sports Injuries

Chiropractic is not just for headaches and backaches. Chiropractic treatments can greatly help a range of ailments and is very effective in treating sports injuries. Sports injuries can be overcome by chiropractic treatments because in a lot of cases an injury can occur simply because the body is out of alignment. When the body has been misaligned for some time it's quite common for  the body to just give way resulting in an injury. This injury could be to the back but in my case it was my knee.

Sports injuries and chiropractic adjustments go hand in hand. If you think about our bodies being a muskoskeletal framework then it's no surprise with all the wear and tear we give it that sometimes the pressure is just too much and an injury is likely. My meniscus and crucial ligament were torn playing netball and no amount of physiotherapy was helping. Recovery was extremely slow and even though surgery was recommended, it wasn't something I wanted to do. I was advised to see a chiropractor by a friend and initially thought how on earth cvan a chiropractor help my knee but was amazed at exactly how he could help. It was explained how my spine and pelvis was out of alignment therefore my weight was being concentrated more on one side of my body. Eventually my knee gave out under this relentless pressure. As soon as my body was back in alignment I began to heal and heal quickly.

I can't recommend chiropractic treatment enough. I could have gone through a very expensive and painful surgery and at the end of the day my injury would probably have happened again due to my body still being out. If in doubt over any sports injury and especially if surgery is advised please check with a chiropractor first.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Back Pain In School Age Children

Many children these days are suffering from back pain which is caused by carrying back packs that are too heavy for them and not properly fitted. Over time this causes stress on their spines which will result in not only back pain but neck pain and shoulder pain. Eventually a heavy backpack can mould the spine into a position that isn't natural to the body and could lead to scoliosis.
Prevention is better than cure so it's important to educate our kids in how to wear a backpack properly. A lot of them tend to sling it over one shoulder only which they think looks cool but will lead to one side of the body taking the load. The key is to minimize what goes into the backpack and wearing it with the straps adjusted to the proper length.
If children are at the stage where they are suffering with pain then it's best to visit a chiropractor who will be able to gently coax their spine back into alignment. This will happen gradually but can only be affective if the child is minimizing the risk of wearing a backpack. For more information on the proper way to wear a backpack and also the signs of what to look out for in your childs posture to determine a problem please see the article Back Pain In School Children Caused By Heavy Backpacks.

I've included a great video featuring a chiropractor that talks about how to pack a backpack and the correct way to wear one.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Chiropractors Can Help Your Neck Pain

Anyone suffering from neck pain knows that it can be a real pain in the neck. It can affect your life and make everything you do very miserable.

Long term neck pain can result in numbness, tingling, or a “pins and needles” feeling. Usually these complaints aren't in the neck at all, but can be felt in the fingertips or up and down the arm. When it gets to this stage it has usually been there fr a long length of time. Most people put off going to a chiropractor thinking that a doctor will do the trick. However medical doctors can't offer much to permanently relieve neck pain. They can prescribe medications to mask your neck pain and they can do x-rays and other tests to see where the pain is coming from. From there they will usually advise surgery if pain medication doesn't help.

Why would you want to go down that track before trying other methods such as chiropractic treatments. A common practice of chiropractors is to perform a neck adjustment. A neck adjustment is a form of spinal manipulation, and is very specific in nature. This is a very precise technique and is usually very effective in alleviating neck pain. Depending on the length of time you have had your neck pain usually determines the number of visits.

So, can a chiropractor help your neck pain? Absolutely! It as a wonderful non invasive treatment that is extremely effective for many musculoskeletal problems and should be explored before mainstream medicine. Neck pain doesn't have to be something that you have to put up with.