Health and fitness is a hot topic at the moment, but have you thought how that translates for our kids? More and more kids are involved in local sports which is great, and for most families it is almost a rite of passage to join the local netball, soccer of footy club. However, […]
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Is it Sciatica?
What to do about sciatica pain? Sciatica is one of the most common conditions that we see in the practice at Brookvale. As many as 40% of the population will have sciatica at one time or another. Sciatica is not just your typical lower back pain, it is very specific in its diagnosis and must […]
A Dummies Guide to Supplements
As chiropractors, we like take a holistic approach to our patients’ health and road to recovery. As well as our chiropractic treatments, we will often recommend exercises and stretches that you can do at home, along advising ways to prevent you from re-injuring your spine. Supplements can also be a great way to speed recovery, […]
Christmas Foods to Eat for Good Health
Food is a central part of the holiday season and it’s a great time to indulge a little. Fortunately, many traditional holiday foods are surprisingly good for your health. With a little knowledge, you can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and other serious health conditions while you enjoy your favorite holiday […]
Reducing Your Risk of Being Injured in a Fall
Even though most falls, even in older adults, do not result in serious injury, the risk of a fall as well as the risk of injury from a fall increase after the age of about 65. In older adults, physiological changes like slowed reflexes and trouble with balance increase the risk of experiencing a fall, […]
A Common Surfing Problem, a Common Answer – Shoulder Injuries
Surfing is known worldwide as being one of the most laid-back, chilled-out, and at one with nature sports there is. Being out in the ocean, riding the waves, is a popular pastime, but it’s also a hobby which can cause pain and discomfort if an injury occurs. There isn’t a surfer on the planet who […]
A love of cycling?
Sport is good for you; it gets your heart racing, your body moving, and is fantastic for general health and wellbeing. Of course, like anything in life, injury is possible, and this is the general good with the bad situation. Having said that, there are many ways you can reduce the chance of a sporting […]
What is a true food allergy?
Food allergies and intolerances are becoming more and more common.(1) Most people have what is known as an intolerance, and this is a totally different ball game to a real allergy, which can occasionally be life-threatening and in worst cases, fatal. The problem with a food allergy is that until it is diagnosed and the […]
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet and its Health Benefits
Inflammation is the body’s immune response to remove harmful pathogens, irritants, and damaged cells in order to start the healing process. Inflammation does not mean infection rather a sign or symptom of the body trying to heal itself. It acts as a self-protecting natural defense that helps wounds heal. Although inflammation is a good sign, […]
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in Pregnancy
Aches and pains are normal part of most pregnancies, but only mothers who have been through SPD or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction can only understand the kind of pain and discomfort involved. Many pregnant women complain about pelvic pain, which normally range from minor ache to serious debilitating sensation around the back down to the belly. […]
