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Top 4 Gym Exercises For Posture

Gym is know by everyone as a place of fitness but what type of fitness works best for your posture?

In this blog we will explain the top 4 gym exercises which you should be doing today to help improve your posture and strengthen your back!

What Type Of Exercise Is Best For Posture?

Any type of movement is great if you want to relieve tension although not just any type of exercises will help improve your posture. There is a fine line between what works and what doesn’t help at all! Our top 4 exercises involve strength and hypertrophy training to achieve postural results over a 6 month period!

What Are The Top 4 Gym Exercises For Posture?

Deadlifts

– Lat Pulldowns or Pullups

– Seated or Standing Rows

– Rear Deltoid Flys

How Should I Best Implement These Exercises Into My Program?

The best way to start an exercise program is to consult a personal trainer to help out with your form. The main goal behind working out is to get the most out of an exercise without overdoing it! If you are someone with lifting experience it is always best to begin with a compound lift such as a deadlift before working on supplementary lifts such as your Lat pull downs.

Will Strength Exercises Really Help My Posture?

Most of the time postural change is due to stress and incorrect posture either at a desk or job site.

By working out muscles that have overcompensated due to this it is very likely that by strengthening and building the area up that it will help correct posture!

How Does Chiropractic Care Help?

Chiropractic care is known as one of the “postural fixes” when it comes to functional issues. 9 times out of 10 function is what causes unlevelled and swayed like postures.

The goal of Chiropractic care is to eliminate tension within spinal segments and decrease muscular tightness to free up areas of concern!

If you are someone that is currently suffering from a postural complaint and are looking for help give our clinic a call on 9302 1023 or book in your first appointment with us to see how we can get you back on track!

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Sleeping Positions… What’s Best For You?

Sleeping positions vary differently from person to person and this is why finding the most effective way to get yourself to sleep is an easy way of making you healthier.

Our main goal as chiropractors is to ensure that you are using your body as effectively as possible to remove the possibility of injury from the equation.

Sleeping for us plays a big part in whether or not you will be experiencing neck or back pain aswell as the common tension headache.

In this blog we will give you an insight into what sleeping position will best suit your circumstances!

What Types Of Sleeping Positions Are There?

Theoretically speaking there are really only 3 types of sleeping positions. These include on your back, on your side and on your stomach.

What Should I Avoid When Sleeping?

The main things to avoid is sleeping on your arm or in a foetal like position as this will compress the joints and make things uncomfortable. Sleeping on your stomach should also be avoided. The reasoning behind this is because the body is in an awkward position especially when using a pillow as when the body isn’t parallel it can cause unwanted tension.

What Symptoms Can I Develop From An Incorrect Sleeping Position?

Tight Shoulders

Sore Neck

Headaches

Body Aches

Low Back Pain

Hip Tightness 

How Can I Find The Correct Sleeping Position For Me?

The ideal sleeping position comes down to what is most comfortable to you. If you are a back sleeper it is ideal to have a low profile pillow so that the curves of the spine are not accentuated and causing any type of neck strains or other body aches. If you are a side sleeper and this feels comfortable be sure to have a pillow that is not to low and not to high but just right. Your neck should be held comfortably without any added stress to the region. Other variations of sleeping such as having a pillow between the legs may help with comfort especially with those who are suffering from low back pains

If you are someone who is currently waking up sore from bed and looking for someone to help. Our team of experienced and qualified practitioners are here to help!

You can book online or call 9302 1023 to schedule in your first appointment today!

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Fawkner Remedial Massage Therapy

The Melbourne Chiropractor in Fawkner is now offering remedial massage!

Our Fawkner practice has Remedial Massage services to cater for those suffering from a range of musculoskeletal conditions. 

Our qualified practitioners also have experience in pregnancy massage, hot stones, dry needling, deep tissue therapy and cupping therapy services.

Remedial Massage techniques involve deep tissue therapy targeting areas of stress throughout the entire body!

The main use of remedial massage is to target areas causing pain. This includes areas that are cramping, causing muscle aches and many other pains such as neck and shoulder pain!

If you are currently dealing with low back pains or headaches our qualified remedial massage therapists are able to assess and treat your area of concern! For more information you can visit themelbournechiropractor.com.au to find out more about our chiropractors and other conditions we can help treat!

You can book online at either one of our 3 clinics in BroadmeadowsWestmeadows or Fawkner with a male or female practitioner of your choice!

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Are Deadlift’s Killing Your Gains?


❌ ‘I hurt my back deadlifting’

❌‘I don’t want to deadlift, I’ll hurt my back’

🏋🏻‍♂️ The deadlift is one of the most powerful compound exercises when executed correctly. It engages multiple muscles of the upper/lower body and anterior/posterior chain. This makes the Deadlift one of the best way to build overall body strength

👶 The Deadlift is quite a functional exercise and can be translated to everyday tasks such as lifting up children and other objects

🦵🏻 The Deadlift requires deep control and stabilisation of the abdominal, gluteal, pelvic and lumbar spine musculature. Studies show that because of this, deadlifts can be beneficial in the prevention and reduction of low back pain

✅ Deadlift injuries are due to improper technique and too much weight lifted, NOT because of the exercise itself. It is important to build up to a barbell Deadlift through other progressive exercises. This will help perfect the technique and prevent injury

Here are a couple of progressive Deadlift exercises you can perform to help perfect your technique

1️⃣ Hip Hinge with Dowel
2️⃣ Raised Kettlebell Deadlift
3️⃣ Normal Kettlebell Deadlift
4️⃣ Barbell Deadlift

⚠️ Remember to consult a healthcare professional before commencing these exercises 

If you are someone that is currently suffering from a sudden ache or pain due to a gym incident our experienced team of chiropractors or remedial massage therapists may be able to help you out today!

You can book online at either one of our 3 clinics in BroadmeadowsWestmeadows or Fawkner with a male or female practitioner of your choice!

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How Can You Improve Your Postural Wellbeing?

Poor Posture is a blanket term used for many different types of postural issues or distortions.

Not one type of posture is the same and this comes down to the fact that everyone uses their bodies differently depending on lifestyle habits and choices!

Because of this it is common for our team of chiropractors to see different aches and pains that have risen due to poor posture.

In this blog we will list the 5 ways in which poor posture can affect your wellbeing and how you can improve them for the better!

1- Decreased flexibility and mobility

2 – Increased risk of injury and pain

3 – Decreased Breathing Capacity

4 – Reduction in height due to increased kyphosis

5 – Increased stress

How Can You Improve Your Postural Wellbeing?

When our body is put into a strained position for long periods in awkward positions we should be mindful of this. By making the changes earlier on and using ergonomic seating protocols and ensuring long hours of seating be prohibited we will find a decrease in overall tightness by the end of the work day.

Engaging in a workout regime and getting the body moving is always a great way of getting started with your postural wellbeing. Any type of movement which involves the expenditure of energy will keep you motovated to do more throughout your day.

Being mindful of lifting technique on the job site is always a simple way of making sure you don’t aggravate or hurt yourself. When the damage is done it is hard to go back hence why when things get severe most health professionals may only be able to manage your pains!

If you are someone that is suffering from a sudden ache or an uncomfortable headache our  experienced team of chiropractors or remedial massage therapists may be able to help you out today!

You can book online at either one of our 3 clinics in Broadmeadows, Westmeadows or Fawkner with a male or female practitioner of your choice!

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The Power Of Positive Thinking

Our mind plays both an emotional and physical role and guides us to do certain things throughout our daily lives. Depending on our mindset if we are leaning towards being positive we would be more likely to see successful outcomes throughout life and ones that change us for the better.

In this blog we will talk about ways in which you can improve your thinking to become more positive.
First off the main thing to improve your mindset is to find the negatives that are holding you back from becoming better!

Here are the top 5 things that may be causing this negative mindset:
– Noticing more negativity
– Feeling down on yourself
– Getting distracted with unwanted dramas
– Your friendship group
– Current job role

What can happen if you continue these negative habits?
– Binge eating
– Increased anxiety / depression
– Changes to mood
– Loss of work/life balance
– Increased stress and sickness

7 Ways To Improve Positive Thinking!
– Create good changes slowly
– Don’t force yourself to do things you don’t feel comfortable doing
Relax and meditate
Set up your sleep schedule
Create a healthy meal plan to keep you on track
Join a gym or start a fitness journey
See a healthcare professional to help with any aches or pains

*If you are interested in finding a team that best suits your needs book online today with one of our practitioners!

We also offer Pregnancy Care, Paediatric CareRemedial MassageDry Needling and Cupping Therapies

For more information about your first chiropractic visit, or our team of chiropractors visit the links attached!

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Why Should We Exercise?

Exercise is a physical activity which causes us to expend energy. In doing so it helps create function and mobility depending on the type of exercise that is being participated in. The idea around exercise is to enhance the body’s functional and physical abilities. Whether it is cardiovascular health, mobility, endurance or just trying to look better.

What Is Our Team’s Approach To Exercise?

Exercise is a fundamental building block to engage and strengthen areas of weakness throughout the musculoskeletal system. Our goal as chiropractors is to use exercises that are generalised to begin with and then work on weaknesses individually according to the persons preferences. Not one exercise is guaranteed to have an optimal outcome in every individual hence why a variety of different stretches and strengthening activities are implemented throughout ones care plan.

What Are Signs Exercise Is Negatively Impacting You?

–     Continuous Injury

–     Increased Stress

–     Changes to cognitive state

–     Decrease in functional performance

5 Common Misconceptions Regarding Exercise

  • The more you do the better
  • The harder you train the better
  • No pain No gain!
  • Cookie Cutter programs
  • Sweating it out

5 Simple Ways To Improve Your Exercise Activities

*If you are interested in finding a team that best suits your needs book online today with one of our practitioners!

We also offer Pregnancy Care, Paediatric CareRemedial MassageDry Needling and Cupping Therapies

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Is Your Baby Sleeping At Night?

A quiet baby is considered a luxury to most parents although at times this isn’t in our control no matter what we do!

Sometimes babies decide to get sore or really gassy and in doing so they become uncomfortable.

Our goal here at The Melbourne Chiropractor is to provide a service that enables our practitioners to help assist and alleviate some of these symptoms that may be causing your child to feel this way!

Our approach to paediatric care is both gentle and concise and we have experienced professionals onboard in the industry who have dealt with children for many years.

Concerns That We Can Treat Include:

– Pain

– Muscle Imbalances 

– Sleep Disturbances

– Concentration 

– Colic

– Reflux

– Bedwetting 

– Constipation 

If you are someone who is unsure whether or not your child is suffering from any of the above symptoms, our experienced team of chiropractors are more than happy to do a check-up to ensure your infant is functioning to the best of their abilities! 

If you would like to know more you can call on 9302 1023 or book online at any of our Westmeadows, Fawkner or Broadmeadows Locations with one of our paediatric chiropractors!

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Are Pregnancy Pains Killing Your Mood?

Are you someone that’s been experiencing pain ever since you became pregnant? 

Surprisingly this is a common occurence during all stages of pregnancy due to the sudden changes occuring in your body.

In this blog we will discuss the pregnancy pains that may be giving you grief during this time! 

What Are Some Common Areas Of Pain During Pregnancy?

– Pelvic Pain

– Pubic Pain

– Sacral or coxxyc Pain

Low Back or Leg Pain 

Neck Pain

What Are Some Common Symptoms During Pregnancy?

Increased Stress

– Mood Swings

Stiffness

– Aching or Throbbing

– Headaches or Migraines

Sciatica

– Pins and Needles

Changes to Gait

Changes to Posture

When Is The Best Time To See A Chiropractor Whilst Pregnant?

Like with anything the longer you leave it the worse it will become. Seeing your chiropractor even for a checkup to ensure everything is functioning correctly and pain free is a great way to start off your chiropractic pregnancy journey!

How Can Our Team Of Chiropractors Help?

Our experienced team of chiropractors use the Webster technique and other specialized pregnancy treatments to help alleviate tension throughout problematic joints and muscles.

If you are someone that is currently pregnant and experiencing any of the above aches and pains / pregnancy symptoms. Our experienced pregnancy chiropractors in our Broadmeadows, Westmeadows and Fawkner Clinic Locations are able to help alleviate and take control of these problems before they get worse!

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Is Your Footwear Hurting Your Feet?

Footwear can be fashionable or all out hideous but this doesn’t make a difference when it comes to whether or not your footwear is killing your feet!

We have seen many different styles popping up over the years, maybe you are someone who wears crocs? Or someone that wears versace slippers? Or maybe you like to wear thongs on a day to day basis?

If any of this sounds familiar maybe your footwear is killing your feet!

In this blog we will go through what type of footwear are going to be ideal for your situation and why and how our team can help you if its to late!

What Is The Best Type Of Footwear?

The ideal pair of shoes does not exist! There is not a one style fits all solution when it comes to footwear. The goal when looking for something to put on your feet is to find a pair of shoes that suits your job and your lifestyle. You may need 2 different types of shoes, 1 for work and 1 for everyday chores.

What Should I Be Looking For When Buying Shoes?

First things first, you should “Try Before You Buy”. Comfort is key but browsing online stores and reading reviews isnt going to make you feel the comfort and support of a shoe!

The top 3 things you should be looking for in a shoe are:

– Arch Support of the foot

– Ankle Support

– Comfort

Unfortunately it is extremely hard to find a nice mix of all 3 of these combinations. You might find a shoe with amazing support but feels like a brick on your foot or you may find an amazing shoe that comfortable when walking but has 0 ankle support so any type of running or strenuous movement may be a risk of injury!

How Do I Know If My Feet Are The Problem?

This all depends on your goals! What has been giving you grief? Are you cramping in your feet at night? Have you had changes to the way you walk recently? Do you find it hard to grip or keep balance on a steady floor? These are just some simple things that you can get checked by one of our health care professionals!

If you think you are someone that is suffering from any of the above or feel that there is something more to your problem other than some dodgy footwear give our clinic a call on 9302 1023 and we can discuss further if we are able to assist you with your healthcare journey!

If you would like to use our chiropractic services or see our remedial massage therapists you can also book online today at any of our clinics located in Westmeadows, Fawkner or Broadmeadows. We also offer Dry Needling, Cupping, Paediatric Care and Pregnancy Care for anyone that needs these alternative services!

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