How breathing difficulties effects your muscles
Have you ever noticed that after a having a cold where coughing is present, or an attack of hayfever or asthma, that your neck feels tight and stiff, or you chest and shoulders feel restricted? This is caused by certain muscles constricting and tightening as we are forcing air in and out of our lungs. […]
Breathing Difficulties and your Diet
Breathing Difficulties and your Diet Do you have respiratory symptoms? Wheezing, coughing, breathing difficulties, sinus congestion, asthma, allergies? These symptoms are signs of inflammation – which in and of itself is not a bad thing because we need to inflame in order to heal. However, our symptoms should not be chronic – meaning they should […]
ACORN Research
What is ACORN? ACORN stands for Australian Chiropractic Research Network. This network is dedicated to growing the evidence base and research network of Chiropractors in Australia What is ACORN research and why is it so important to Chiropractors, and the CAM industry? ACORN research is aiming to put Chiropractors and researches in touch with one […]
What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial Massage is the assessment and hands on treatment of musculoskeletal ailments or conditions; this includes treatment and/or manipulation of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue. Many Remedial Massage Therapists are trained in several different modalities, such as trigger point therapy, deep tissue or sports massage, cupping, or lymphatic drainage. These techniques are used individually […]
Why do I need to drink water after a massage?
Having a massage has a similar effect on our body akin to light to moderate exercise. And just like after exercise, you can become dehydrated after a massage. Dehydration can cause you to feel light headed, dizzy, nauseated, and even cause a headache. Drinking water will re-hydrate you and help reduce these symptoms. Not everyone […]
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are a favourite of Dr. Jules. She often brings them in to the clinic and they are usually gone by lunchtime! Ingredients ½ cup Coconut Oil, melted ½ cup Almond Butter (creamy or crunchy) ½ cup Coconut sugar or Rapidura sugar 1 Egg 1 ¼ cup Almond Meal ½ cup Walnuts ½ tsp […]
Did You Know? – Interesting facts about headaches
Did you know that 9 out of 10 Australians suffer from headaches. Over 78% of adults experience tension-type headaches, and 30% of the general population experience chronic migraines! At any given time 3.5 million Australians suffer from chronic neck and shoulder pain causing headaches. Headache is the most common reason people take over the counter […]
Post Visit Instructions
After your adjustment (every adjustment): Straight after your adjustment go for a 3-5 min walk. Do not sit for more than 30 minutes at a time. Avoid recliners and soft couches. You can try using a foot rest to elevate your feet which will relieve pressure on your lower back. Or try sitting on a […]
Are you sick of paying for treatment and not getting results?
3 Very Important Reasons why Yarra Hills Chiropractic is Different. 1. We analyse your spine thoroughly using the 5 step Gonstead system. Nervoscope: measuring heat variations in your spine relating to inflammation. Static palpation: touching the skin directly to pick up swelling, spasm and tenderness. Motion palpation: feeling the movement of individual vertebra looking for the ones that […]
Do you put up with re-occurring headaches?
Did you know? Over 78% of adults experience tension-type headaches, and 30% of the general population experience chronic migraines! Every year about 3.5 billion dollars is spent on headache medication. 60% of all headaches and migraines are caused by misalignments (subluxations) in the mid back, and a further 30% are caused by subluxations in the […]