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!
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
Hip Hinge with Dowel Raised Kettlebell Deadlift Normal Kettlebell Deadlift 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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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?
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!
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!
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!
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!
A healthy diet is the key to a healthy life! Overeating sugars and indulging in fatty meals can be a cause of many inflammatory conditions and decreased cognitive function.
The idea behind this blog is to give you a basic insight of what health food essentials are the must have’s to improve your eating habits!
Top 5 Foods To Reduce
– Refined Sugar
– Table Salt
– Cooking Oils
– Processed Foods
– Refined Wheat (Pastas, White Breads, Pastries)
– Caffeine
– Alcohol
Top 5 Essential Foods
– Whole Grains
– Vegetables
– Animal Proteins
– Fish
– Seeds & Grains
Signs That You May Be Intolerant To Food
– Pain
– Diarrhoea
– Fatigue / Mental Blanks
– Indigestion
– Increased Bloating & Gas
5 Ways To Improve Your Health Diet
– Find a reason to make changes to your diet. Are you trying to lose weight? Or are you trying to achieve a physical goal? Maybe you want more energy and be less fatigued during your day? These are just some things to think about before persuing a diet
– Increasing your water intake! Water is the easiest way to improve your diet. It allows the body to flush toxins, assist in weight loss and help with keeping your skin blemish free
– Buy Whole Foods! Being able to see and know what you are buying is a great way to get started on your health. Anything that is pre-made or pre-mixed should be minimized as most times they are filled with different types of preservatives!
– Change things slowly! Don’t just write down a meal plan to follow and burn out. You may become overwhelmed with bland foods and end up quitting your goals days after you begun your journey to greater health
– Do your research on different foods and find out reasone behind why they should be eaten and not be eaten. Following a health guru is a great idea although not all gurus are going to be specify for your case so be aware what they may be trying to advertise on their pages and do some of your own researching o some of the topics they bring up!
If you are someone that is looking at taking their health into a different direction our team of healthcare professionals are more than happy to help.