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17 gift ideas for the healthiest Christmas ever

Posted: December 15, 2020

This Christmas, good old fashioned hugs will be topping the gift charts. If you’ve waited a long time to see interstate friends and family (or are still waiting to access international loved ones), a simple squeeze will make the best present of all. But what about your inner elf? That gleeful little giver who’s all […]

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Posture Check

How good posture can power-up your life

Posted: November 17, 2020

Social Psychologist Dana Carney was the first to study the effects of “power poses” — you know, those stances that make you feel like Superman or Superwoman with your head high, shoulders back and hands on hips. External underwear optional.  The study found that even if a person didn’t feel confident on the inside, pulling […]

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Why you shouldn’t aim for a pain-free existence

Posted: October 14, 2020

Imagine a life without pain. Sprained ankles and broken bones would be no big deal. Perhaps you’d take up gymnastics or dare-devilish sports like parkour. Or maybe you’d book that overdue dental appointment. For most of us, visualising a life free from headaches, back pain and the agony of stubbed toes is tricky. Not only […]

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What’s the story with sciatica? Cause, treatment & prevention.

Posted: September 11, 2020

Dancing. Squatting. Kicking a soccer ball.  These things are possible thanks to your sciatic nerves, two large, pinky-finger-sized nerves that branch out from the lower lumbar spine, down each leg and to the soles of your feet. They tell your limbs how to move and send your brain feedback if something’s amiss. However, 40% of […]

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The Four S Method of Pandemic Resilience

Posted: August 14, 2020

Things aren’t normal, and it’s ok to feel at sea. Even though restrictions have eased, the weight of what’s happening around the world (and even in other states of Australia) is enough to throw anyone off balance and the mind into a flurry of ‘what ifs?’.  The connection between mental and physical wellbeing is universally […]

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Lockdown Fitness

Are You Doing Home Workouts Right? Plus, The Amazing Science Of Shinrin Yoku

Posted: May 15, 2020

How are you staying fit during lockdown? Has the loss of your favourite gym or personal trainer changed the way you move? If you’re like many committed exercisers, you might be shifting to home-based workouts – either on your own, or with virtual assistance from a personal trainer or online platform.  But before you get […]

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16 Creative Ideas For The Best Easter Ever [even in lockdown]

Posted: April 10, 2020

Stay safe. Stay at home. If there’s anything to abide by this Easter, it’s these two rules. But even though COVID-19 has cancelled the family camping mission and relegated the egg hunt to the balcony, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the long weekend. In fact, with these 16 family-friendly ideas for having fun in […]

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What everybody needs to know about kinetic chains

Posted: March 12, 2020

If you’ve been hanging around with us long enough, you’ll know that everything in the body is connected. As chiropractors, we don’t see pain or injury in isolation. Got a sore shoulder? We’ll look at your foot to find the root cause.  We’re not being daft. We’re respecting kinetic chains. If you’re into sport, understanding […]

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What Chiros Know

The Daily Routines of Chiropractors: How Does Your Chiro Stay Healthy?

Posted: February 19, 2020

It’s natural to be a little bit curious about how chiropractors take care of their spines – they have thousands of hours of knowledge and training, after all. Are there tips and tricks for better back health that only the pros know? This week we let you in on your practitioner’s daily routine; how they […]

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Have yourself a generous little Christmas

Posted: November 30, 2019

When you’re a child, Christmas means getting stuff! Even for parents trying their best to avoid piles of presents and mountains of wrapping paper, it’s hard to compete with consumerism. But there are ways to bring a little more charity into the Christmas equation; helping kids (and adults, too!) establish a healthy balance between giving […]

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The antidote to November overwhelm

Posted: November 1, 2019

First, it gets a little busier at work. Then, you’re skipping lunch. The kids announce they’re starring in the school play and need you to make elaborate costumes, pronto. And that reminds you – Christmas is on the horizon, and you haven’t even thought about what to buy for your nine nieces and nephews without […]

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The powerful pain medication that’s all in your head

Posted: September 28, 2019

These days, we know enough about the human brain to realise… we don’t know much at all. Every year, neuroscientists discover new and amazing things about that complex cauliflower upstairs, yet our knowledge of the brain remains in its infancy. What we do know, is that we vastly underestimate its power – especially when it […]

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5 ways to do self care, for men!

Posted: September 19, 2019

How many dudes do you know who make time for ‘self care’? Who run a bubble bath at the end of a long, tough day, or book themselves in for remedial massage – just ‘cos? Not many, probably. While primping and pampering aren’t typically ‘masculine’ activities (and marketing has a lot to answer for), men […]

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