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Modern chiropractic – more than just cracking
The biomedical approach is the most common application of chiropractic care for musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. This type of treatment is provided by our chiropractors at Body Mind Central Leichhardt (located at 216 Norton st Leichhardt). The biomedical approach is the application of best available chiropractic manual therapy evidence-based treatment for presenting episodes of back pain,…
Read MoreMental Health in the Workplace
The average adult spends about half their life at work. The work environment can have an enormous impact on our mental health. A mentally unhealthy workplace leads to a variety of mental health issues, including mild to severe stress and depression. From both a business and individual perspective, mental health in the workplace is an…
Read MoreCommon Tennis Injuries and Prevention
Despite being more commonly played as a summer sport, many people still enjoy playing tennis through the winter season either leisurely or competitively. While being a great activity to improve health and fitness, tennis can also result in many different types of joint and muscle injuries if proper care isn’t taken to prevent them. Playing…
Read More“Text Neck” – Effects, Symptoms and Prevention Strategies
As technological advancements in hand held devices make them more and more useful, we are spending an increasing amount of time with our eyes glued to them. This constant action of looking down puts strain on our necks and spine and could be the reason behind your headaches, neck pain and upper back aches! Of…
Read MoreWhat are the Winter Blues?
With shorter and colder days coming with the changing seasons, it’s common for many people to experience the “winter blues”, and it’s not just your imagination! Some people experience mood disorders during the colder months, particularly seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People with mental health disorders can experience a change in their symptoms or worsening of…
Read MoreThe importance of stretching
We’ve all heard of the importance of exercise time and time again – and while it is an essential part of keeping us healthy, without correct preparation, it can lead to injury and pain. Stretching is an often overlooked component of exercise, but did you know stretching in itself has a plethora of benefits? It…
Read MorePreventing back pain in gardening
Winter is behind us and spring is here! Longer days and warmer weather is enough encouragement as anything to get you back out in the garden to revamp our backyards after neglecting it during the colder months. While gardening has many benefits, such as being a stress relief and an outlet for creativity, the sudden…
Read MoreBeating the Winter Back Pain Blues
When the temperature dips, we are more likely to experience winter back pain blues. The reason for this is that the body naturally tenses up in colder weather. When excess strain is put on muscles, they are more susceptible to injury. While you are more likely to experience back pain in winter than during the…
Read MoreDon’t Neglect Your Back This New Year
After the holidays, we feel renewed and refreshed, ready to take on the New Year. That’s a great way to start, but we can’t forget the basics of back care. If your job requires lifting objects from the floor, you might be tempted to take the quick and easy approach and bend your back to…
Read MoreHow Can Pain Affect Your Life
We all experience pain in our lives. It usually passes, but when it becomes lasting or chronic pain, it can affect our lives in many other ways. Studies show that chronic pain can make us depressed, irritable and unable to concentrate or focus on a task. When we feel chronic pain, it spills over into…
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