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Fawkner Remedial Massage Therapy

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Fawkner Massage

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 Broadmeadows, Westmeadows or Fawkner with a male or female practitioner of your choice!

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The Power Of Positive Thinking

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Reasons To Be A Positive Thinker!

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 Care, Remedial Massage, Dry 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?

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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

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

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5 Benefits Of Remedial Massage

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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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🦵🏻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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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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The Importance Of Rest Days!

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When we exercise we hear allot of people telling us “make sure you are having a rest day”. Is it really that important for us to do so? Are we really benefiting from resting and taking a day off exercise? This blog goes through exactly how it affects us and how to strategize rest day into a workout regime!

The Importance Rest Days

Rest days should be added into your workout regime as it helps to rebuild and repair areas where there is pain. Overtraining can become more common in those who do not take rest days and make them prone to injury which could set them backwards. Depending on the intensity of the workouts it is common to train different body parts or sections of the body to limit the amount of rest taken throughout the week.

The 3 Important Effects Of Rest Days

  • Reduced muscle pain and lactic acid removal from worked areas
  • Rebuilding muscles that were broken down during exercise.
  • Decreasing risk of injury and overuse of joints

Signs Of A Rest Day

You should see a doctor if you haven’t exercised regularly for a while and need to know where to start, if you believe you have sustained an injury while exercising, or if there is a specific site of pain that doesn’t seem to ease off with rest days. 

Benefits Of Working Out

  • Improved Mood
  • Increase Mobility/Flexibility
  • Decreased Stress
  • Improved Strength
  • Increased Energy Levels
  • Changes to body fat percentage

*The general rule is to moderately exercise for 30 minutes each day which can be something as simple as a brisk walk!

If you are someone who is suffering from headaches, neck pain or low back pain or may think you are someone suffering from changes 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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