“I DON’T LIKE IT!” she bellowed, as peas and spinach and pumpkin went flying across the room. For such small people, kids sure know how to make a BIG fuss about food. What they do like, what they don’t like, and what deserves to end up on the floor. If you have finicky eaters in your family, you’ll be […]
We’ll start with the most important question of all: what was the most delicious thing you ate over the holidays? (Let’s not pretend that Christmas is about anything other than gluttony – gravy, gratuitous amounts of ham and getting up early to eat leftovers. Agree?) Besides food, how’s your health? Are you feeling refreshed after […]
Happy Holidays! Before we get into our article on the incredible benefits of gratitude, here are four quick admin items – plus a huge thanks to you for making our Spinecare community extra special in 2016. Here’s to an even happier, healthier 2017! We’ll be closed over Christmas from lunchtime Fri 23rd Dec until Tues Jan 3rd. Thankyou to […]
[Our clinic has moved! We’re now at 917 South Rd, Clarence Gardens. The building is the old Galligans Mattress Factory, opposite the Maid of Auckland hotel and on the corner of Gladys St and South Rd. Our first day of trading will be Monday 14th Nov. Can’t wait to welcome you to our new space!] Chiropractic care […]
Human anatomy can seem like a confusing soup of jargon and scientific terms. But we LOVE talking to you about your body, and how to understand it. That’s why – to celebrate World Spine Day on October the 16th – we’re putting our spin on spinal terminology to get you curious, involved and familiar with the magic […]
What does cake have to do with Chiropractic, you ask? Three things: It’s our birthday! The chiropractic profession is 121 years old this month, and we think that warrants a spot of baking. Cake represents the perfect opportunity to do health better. And health is what we’re all about. {Bonus reason to celebrate from Susan} I’m taking […]
August at Spinecare Melrose Park is all about The Challenge. Embracing the challenge and dipping a toe (or three) outside your comfort zone is not only stimulating for your brain, but wonderful for your health, too. Think you’re up for it? Pick your favourite challenge from this month’s article and tell us how you went next time in clinic. […]
To celebrate Spinal Health Week, we’ve compiled 12 of our favourite tips for spinal health from the office to the pillow. These easy techniques will protect your spine and improve your life. (Go on, see how many you can fit into one day!) Why care about the spine? So glad you asked! Your spine houses […]
Are you more excited than the kids about Easter? While egg-hunts and giant choc bunnies keep the little ones occupied, us adults eat our fair share of Easter sweets too. Chocolate is everywhere! And who can resist grabbing handfuls of those tiny, rainbow-coloured eggs from the bowl in the living room? But once the festivities […]
“I’ve been going to chiropractors for as long as I can remember. It’s as important to my training as practicing my swing.” –Tiger Woods What do 90% of world-class athletes have in common? No, not incredible butts (good guess though!) They use Chiropractic Care to prevent injuries and level-up their performance. 90% of them! Do […]
Back to school. Back to the daily (lunchbox) grind. We all want our kids to eat well, but sending them off with a bag full of good intentions and gluten free snacks doesn’t always work. They’ll swap items, turn their nose up or simply toss what they don’t like. It takes a precise combination of […]
Can we make a bold assumption? That you’re the kind of person who wants to learn, grow and succeed. Course you are! That’s why you’re one of the Spinecare tribe. You’re a dreamer. A high-achiever. You want the best out of life. And love setting goals. But does it ever feel hard to action them? […]
December’s like standing at the end of a long, crescent beach and looking back. There go your footprints, receding along the shoreline. There are the tiny human ants between the flags, 2kms in the distance. Your calves are sore, your hair is salty, but you’ve covered a helluva distance. And it feels good to acknowledge […]
Where’s the first place you turn for advice on weight loss? Google? The gym? Your GP? All valid options (though we remain dubious as to Google’s qualifications). But did you know chiro can help, too? We ain’t just pretty faces helping your back feel better! Chiropractic care supports whole body wellbeing. And healthy bodies regulate […]
How many times have you received excellent advice, but failed to take it? Eat more spinach. Walk 10 000 steps per day. Maintain good posture! If you’re like most humans, that’s often the part where your eyes glaze over, head involuntarily nods and your brain checks out. Usually to a villa in Tuscany. We understand! […]