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Westmeadows Remedial Massage Therapy 

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Remedial Massage Westmeadows

The Melbourne Chiropractor is now offering remedial massage across all 3 clinics. 

Our Westmeadows practice has Remedial Massage services to cater for those suffering from a range of musculoskeletal conditions. We also offer pregnancy massage and relaxation type massages also!

Remedial massage is a great way of dealing with stress also and can have a global effect on the bodies muscles.

The goal behind remedial massage is to target areas of concern that are causing pain. This can include cramping, muscle spasms and many aches and pains such as back pain.

If you are someone that is currently suffering from aches and pains and are looking for a way of alleviating your pain book online with one of our qualified remedial massage therapists and lets get you back on track!

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

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Why Should We Exercise?

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Gym Workout

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 Care, Remedial Massage, Dry Needling and Cupping Therapies

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5 Benefits Of Remedial Massage

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Massage Benefits

Remedial Massage is a technique that is used by trained professionals. A degree must be obtained prior to being able to provide such a service and professionals who engage in this type of work are closely monitored like any other allied health professional.

The main focus of Remedial Massage is to decrease the tightness of muscles and stop the body from cramping. 

In this blog we will be listing 5 benefits obtained by getting worked on by a remedial massage therapist and how they can work in together with Chiropractors!

Why should you see a Remedial Massage Therapist?

As we discussed above decreasing tension throughout the musculoskeletal system has so many benefits that go further than just feeling loose. Remedial Massage therapy also helps to relax the body whilst being an easily accessible service that can cater for all walks of life, including during pregnancy!

5 Benefits Of Remedial Massage

– Decreases Stress and Anxiety

– Reduces headaches and neck Tension

– Reduces low back pain and sciatica

– Increases Athletic Performance and Increases Mental Focus

– Reduces Fluid Retention

How Can Our Team Of Remedial Therapists & Chiros Work Together?

A Chiropractors main goal is to work of the bodies structure. By making changes to the underlying issue it can be quite strenuous on the surrounding musculature. Even though Chiropractors can worl on the muscles and stretch out areas of concern they are unable to spend more than 30 minutes of their time working on tight and tender muscles!

This is where Remedial Massage Therapists come in to play as it is essential to further loosen where the chiropractor has just adjusted including the surrounding muscles to help alleviate and sooth anything that may still be strained in the region. It is common to have both joint and muscular imbalances throughout the skeletal systeam hence why it may be beneficial to have a dedicated team that can offer both services!

*If you are someone that id currently suffering from aches and pains, headaches or migraines, be sure to give our clinics a call on 9302 1023 or visit any of our locations in Broadmeadows, Westmeadows or Fawkner. Alternatively you can book now and we can get you back on track as soon as possible!

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Are Pregnancy Pains Killing Your Mood?

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Pregnancy Pains

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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Have You Injured Your Achilles Tendon?

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Achilles Tendon Pain


🦵🏻The Achilles tendon is a strong band of fibrous tissue which joins the muscles of your calf [Gastrocnemius & soleus] to the heel bone [calcaneus]
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🏃🏻‍♂️The achilles tendon stands as the strongest & largest tendon in the body and serves the function of transmitting power from the calf into the heel and foot. Therefore the achilles tendon plays and important in everyday activities such as walking, running and jumping
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❗️This tendon can withstand very high forces, however due to it’s limited blood supply, is very susceptible to injury. Injuries can include tendonitis’, tears, ruptures and bursitis’
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🤕Symptoms of an achilles injury include swelling at the tendon, pain with weight-bearing and stiffness at the ankle. Here are some exercises that you can perform to help speed up your recovery rate
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1️⃣Isometric calf raise
2️⃣Bent leg calf raise
3️⃣Eccentric calf raise
4️⃣Weighted seated calf raise
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⚠️Remember to consult a health care professional before commencing these exercises

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All About Staying Hydrated!

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Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Staying hydrated is more important than you may think!

It is not only a necessity when it comes to being healthy but it is a tool to help transport nutrients throughout our bodies circulatory system. Without water our bodies would become unable to function or for that matter extinct. Water is a fundamental element that enables us to function at optimal levels and engage in strenuous type activities for prolonged periods.

Water makes up roughly 70% of the bodies total volume and can be a way of controlling bodyweight in some cases. Water also has the ability to decrease muscular tightness and reduce lactic acid build up within the bodies muscles.

Water is also a great way of reducing pimples and skin irritations. Water also stops the body from becoming dry especially in summer and allows the skin to become more supple and less wrinkled.

Water is needed for optimal kidney function as it is able to flush out toxins from the body and reduce acidity from within. Water also reduces the risk of kidney stones and other plaque like build ups within organs and allows for better recovery.

Water Recommendations

  • 2.5 Litres per day for Females
  • 3.5 Litres per day for Males
  • Use a bottle to stay on track
  • Set an alarm as a reminder to drink

*There are no upper limits of drinking water although to much water intake can lead to feeling sick and water intoxication which can be life threatening!

Symptoms Of Dehydration

If you are someone who is suffering from headaches, neck pain or low back pain or may think you are someone suffering from changes due to your posture! You can always contact us or book online @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now

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

*You Can Visit Us At Any Of Our 3 Locations – Broadmeadows – Westmeadows – Fawkner

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Top Tips For Holiday Goers!

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Tips For Holiday Goers

When we travel we tend to throw out our exercise regime and forget about our posture. This usually leads to us suffering with various aches and pains. To combat this we have put together a couple of ways to help decrease your chances of holiday aches!

Using Public Transport

  • Stretch every hour to decrease tightness throughout the trip
  • Try to keep your back supported and try not to hunch
  • Keep hydrated!
  • Move as often as you can whilst on a bus, train or tram if possible

Sitting on a plane

  • Sit in the aisle if possible to allow extra movement
  • Use head support or u pillow around the neck for support
  • Careful with lifting your luggage. Bend your knees!
  • Stretch every hour if possible, get moving!
  • Keep hydrated!
  • Be aware of the time zone, try to rest when its appropriate to avoid jetlag

Sleeping In Different Environments

  • Avoid tummy sleeping as it is not a neutral position for your neck.
  • Avoid sleeping on couches or chairs
  • Bring a pillow
  • Be careful of cooling the room overnight
  • Stretch after sleeping
  • Keep hydrated!

If the holidays have got the better of you and you are suffering from headaches, neck pain or low back pain or may think you are someone suffering from changes due to your posture! You can always contact us or book online @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now

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

*You Can Visit Us At Any Of Our 3 Locations – Broadmeadows – Westmeadows – Fawkner

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Text Neck Causing You Neck Pain?

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TEXT NECK!

If you are someone that is constantly looking down at your electronic device you could be suffering from text neck! It is very common for teenagers and especially now with so many platforms including knowledge on the internet it makes it difficult for people to keep away from screen time.

Common Problems Associated With Text Neck!

Simple Ways To Prevent Text Neck!

  • Bring your electronic device to eye level
  • Take breaks in between screen time
  • Stand with your shoulders rolled back and chin tucked in
  • Stretch the upper and lower back muscles
  • Exercise to strengthen weak areas of the body
  • Visit your local chiropractor to get an idea on your posture and how they can further improve your health and wellbeing

If you are someone who is suffering from text neck or long hours of desk work and its giving you headaches, neck pain or low back pain or may think you are someone suffering from changes due to your posture! You can always contact us or book online @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now

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

*You Can Visit Us At Any Of Our 3 Locations – Broadmeadows – Westmeadows – Fawkner

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Top 3 Exercises For Back Pain Sufferers!

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Our team of chiropractors see many people entering with the common low back pain or neck pain that can be due to something as simple as working prolonged hours at a desk to lifting something incorrectly at work. Usually the symptoms and the function will almost always be different depending on the mechanism of injury, the repetitive use of the area after being strained and how long its been put off for before seeking help!

This Blog will cover our 3 top exercises you should be doing to improve your wellbeing and enhance your overall function!

*It is to be noted that any type of sport that involves pushing or twisting type forces to the body be avoided as our goal with the following exercises is to improve and rehabilitate areas of pain.

Our Top 3 Exercises For Back Pain!

1. Swimming

Water based activities are fantastic for rehabilitating injuries. This is because of buoyance. Buoyance allows the body to feel lighter hence less pressure on joints and sore areas will enable better movement through the water. General swimming or water aerobic exercises as simple as moving the lower and upper body through the water will help to achieve a reduction in overall tension within tight muscles.

2. Yoga/Pilates

Engaging in exercises that help strengthen and lengthen muscles are always going to be a great exercise for both rehabilitation and helping to reduce tight muscles. If there is pain during the exercise it should be stopped as the risk of re injury is greater. There are many different exercises and techniques that can be done to help decrease low back pain. It is indicated that starting with gentle exercises and building up into bigger movements overtime will help strengthen the body long term!

3. Walking/Running

Any type of walking or running whether it is brisk or up and down stairs will be a great way to start your fitness journey. It is an easy way to get out of the house away from the desk and requires no equipment for you to do it. It is a great low impact exercise that can help increase mobility and loosen tight muscles. Walking is also know to have benefits with back pain sufferers as it provides movement to the area of concern helping to mobilise the hips.

If you are someone who has injured themselves exercising or have pain due to your work circumstances you can always contact us or book online @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now

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

*You Can Visit Us At Any Of Our 3 Locations – Broadmeadows – Westmeadows – Fawkner

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Common Household Chores Causing You Pain!

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Household Chores

Ever done some type of strenuous activity that didn’t involve you going to the gym? Lifting a laundry basket to quickly the wrong way and felt something pop?

In this blog we will be talking about which household chores are the main culprits to our pain!

Repetitive Tasks (Cleaning/Washing)

Repetitive tasks usually lead to pain as you are forcing your body to do things for a prolonged time which may be done with poor posture or even incorrect leaning or bending over which are the most common causes of low back pain!

Lifting Heavy Objects

It is common for us to lift objects without knowing exactly how much they way. At times lifting certain things can also become awkward and this is usually where things can go wrong. It can be as simple as turning over a mattress or lifting up a laundry basket.

Reaching Or Twisting

Same as lifting rotation of our body involves us to move ourselves into awkward positions. Rotation should always be limited when reaching for things especially when carrying objects. Its is common for people to hurt themselves by straining either their neck or low back just from something as simple as turning their neck to quickly!

Prolonged Sitting

Prolonged sitting whether it be at the work desk or the family couch can cause detrimental affects to the body. Muscles tend to tighten up when they are not moved enough hence why pain and especially tightness in areas may arise before you know it!

Incorrect Sleeping

Sleeping is great when done appropriately but when we are putting ourselves in a compromised position we are actually doing ourselves more harm then good. Sleeping on the couch is always a big no as well as sleeping on your stomach. This is because the curves of our spine are not in a neutral position causes us the usual neck pain. Try and combat this by sleeping on your side using a pillow that holds you into that comfortable neutral like position that the body needs.

If you are someone who has injured themselves doing some type of household chore and its giving you headaches, neck pain or low back pain or may think you are someone suffering from changes due to your posture! You can always contact us or book online @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now

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

*You Can Visit Us At Any Of Our 3 Locations – Broadmeadows – Westmeadows – Fawkner

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