Pain In Between My Shoulder Blades
If you have pain between your shoulder blades it may be arising from irritated joints or muscles, organs or even from the neck. There are 2 joints in the mid back that can be angry. The first is the sliding...
Should I Have an MRI?
"Should I have an MRI?" is a frequent question asked by our patients. Interestingly we have rules regarding when one should be ordered. Generally, if a patient is experiencing radiating pain into a limb, has numbness and tingling and associated...
Peter Farrelly Attains his DIANM
Peter Farrelly has attained his DIANM (Diplomate of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) from the University of Bridgeport in the USA. He spent the last 4 years studying for this and only 5 chiropractors in Australia have gained this...
The Limping Child – Hip Pain
When a child is limping and presents to a chiropractor, they may have a hip condition. After ruling out ankle and knee conditions our attention turns to the hip. Since this can be a potentially serious condition your chiropractor must...
Beware of Unnecessary X-Rays
Do you need x-rays when visiting a chiropractor?In times past, it was customary for chiropractic patients to receive x-rays of their spine before having chiropractic care. These days the latest evidence does not recommend the need for routine x-rays as...
Disc Herniations – Low Back
When told by your doctor or chiropractor that you have a disc herniation or bulging disc it can be quite daunting. Firstly, what is the difference between a bulging disc and a herniated disc. A bulging disc is a bit...
What Is Chiropractic?
Adjusting the human frame, especially the spine and pelvis is the defining feature of the chiropractic profession. Spinal tissues may be under or over utilised leading to abnormal feedback (proprioception) from nerve endings in the spine and surrounding tissues. Sitting...
What to expect on your first Chiropractic visit
Once you have completed the health questionnaire, your chiropractor will take a history and you will receive a full examination to determine the cause of your problem. Expect to be with us between 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you...
What are Chiropractors trying to achieve when adjusting your spine?
Is it really repositioning a misaligned vertebrae? Not really. They are outdated concepts and the new science tells another story. Chiropractors assess your spine to find spinal segments that have lost normal motion or have become stiff. Spinal adjustments result...