Chiropractic & Massage

Bowen Therapy – Can it help me?

There are different types of Bowen Therapy. The one that I use is called Bowtech. This is the original form of the therapy developed by Tom Bowen.
Some of the conditions that often respond favourably to Bowen work are:

Back pain and sciatica
Digestive and bowel problems, including constipation
Earache and jaw problems
Migraines and headaches
Hip, knee, ankle and foot [...]

Computer neck – Is poor posture creating all your pain problems?

Here are some more posture related problems.
I thought I might point out a few things about sitting in front of a lap top, just to get you thinking about the sort of damage that you can do without even realising it.
Is this you?
Computer neck!!!  Your head is about as heavy as a bowling ball.  The [...]

Wrist and hand pain? Chiropractic can help!

Many people suffer with pain in their wrists and hands and don’t realise there’s something they can do about it – chiropractic can help! Often people have been to their doctor and have been told it’s an overuse injury and there isn’t much they can do about it, or that their only option is surgery. [...]

Is your posture creating all your pain problems?

So many of the problems that we see are posture related.
Over the next few months, I thought I might point out a few things about various postures just to get you thinking about the sort of damage that you can do without even realising it.

Is this you?
Using your shoulder to hold the [...]

Pregnancy Massage

Being pregnant for the second time has been quite a different experience for me in many ways. First time round I went to the gym twice a week, I received chiropractic adjustments whenever I needed them and I had the luxury of indulging in my weekly 1-hour massages in the last few months of pregnancy. [...]

Introducing Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy was devised by Tom Bowen (1916-1982) from Geelong in Victoria over a period of some 40 years. Tom Bowen drew inspiration from a variety of therapies he studied, including osteopathic techniques and traditional Chinese medicine. His belief was that many health problems are caused by tension in the fascia of the body and [...]

I have a scoliosis- do I need to be concerned?

So, you’ve been told you have a scoliosis.  Do you need to be concerned?
Fortunately for most people the answer is no!
It’s extremely common to have a mild spinal scoliosis, and in most cases they don’t cause any problems at all.
What is a scoliosis?
A scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Mostly, a scoliosis is [...]

Achilles giving you problems?

Graham, one of our clinic regulars, mentioned a problem the other day that he had with tightness of his Achilles.

I promised to provide some instructions for home help which would compliment our treatments.  Here’s the link on “Home help for Achilles Tightness” for Graham to download  and for anyone else who is having Achilles issues.

The [...]

What can I do if I get pain in between my regular adjustments?

If you’ve been having chiropractic adjustments for a while, your chiropractor might have moved you on to what we call a ‘Maintenance Schedule’. This means that the condition of your spine and nervous system has stabilised and that you only need an adjustment every 4-6 weeks to correct any imbalances that have occurred in your [...]

The Benefits of Massage – How can massage help me?

Massage is best known for its ability to reduce stress. The repetitive strokes have a calming effect on the central nervous system, releasing serotonin and endorphins, leading to an increased sense of wellbeing. But relaxation isn’t the only reason for indulging in a massage (although it can be a welcome side effect).
There are many other [...]