This Christmas, good old fashioned hugs will be topping the gift charts. If you’ve waited a long time to see interstate friends and family (or are still waiting to access international loved ones), a simple squeeze will make the best present of all. But what about your inner elf? That gleeful little giver who’s all […]
Social Psychologist Dana Carney was the first to study the effects of “power poses” — you know, those stances that make you feel like Superman or Superwoman with your head high, shoulders back and hands on hips. External underwear optional. The study found that even if a person didn’t feel confident on the inside, pulling […]
Imagine a life without pain. Sprained ankles and broken bones would be no big deal. Perhaps you’d take up gymnastics or dare-devilish sports like parkour. Or maybe you’d book that overdue dental appointment. For most of us, visualising a life free from headaches, back pain and the agony of stubbed toes is tricky. Not only […]
Dancing. Squatting. Kicking a soccer ball. These things are possible thanks to your sciatic nerves, two large, pinky-finger-sized nerves that branch out from the lower lumbar spine, down each leg and to the soles of your feet. They tell your limbs how to move and send your brain feedback if something’s amiss. However, 40% of […]
Things aren’t normal, and it’s ok to feel at sea. Even though restrictions have eased, the weight of what’s happening around the world (and even in other states of Australia) is enough to throw anyone off balance and the mind into a flurry of ‘what ifs?’. The connection between mental and physical wellbeing is universally […]
Got a funny looking mole? Time to see the skin doctor. Want to get fit? A personal trainer can help. Experiencing pain in your back, shoulders or neck? Hmmm. It’s a little trickier to know where to look for assistance. We’re often asked by people in the throes of pain or injury: “Should I see […]
Remember the day you were told you could work from home? Perhaps it was a moment of secret elation (‘No more uncomfortable suits!’, ‘I’m putting my heels into retirement!’, ‘New alarm: 8:55am!’). Maybe the thought of home-schooling, cooking three meals per day plus snacks, and meeting your professional KPIs made you feel faint. Or perhaps […]
How are you staying fit during lockdown? Has the loss of your favourite gym or personal trainer changed the way you move? If you’re like many committed exercisers, you might be shifting to home-based workouts – either on your own, or with virtual assistance from a personal trainer or online platform. But before you get […]
Stay safe. Stay at home. If there’s anything to abide by this Easter, it’s these two rules. But even though COVID-19 has cancelled the family camping mission and relegated the egg hunt to the balcony, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the long weekend. In fact, with these 16 family-friendly ideas for having fun in […]
If you’ve been hanging around with us long enough, you’ll know that everything in the body is connected. As chiropractors, we don’t see pain or injury in isolation. Got a sore shoulder? We’ll look at your foot to find the root cause. We’re not being daft. We’re respecting kinetic chains. If you’re into sport, understanding […]
It’s natural to be a little bit curious about how chiropractors take care of their spines – they have thousands of hours of knowledge and training, after all. Are there tips and tricks for better back health that only the pros know? We sat down with Dr Hayden Belle to find out, picking his brains […]
When you’re a child, Christmas means getting stuff! Even for parents trying their best to avoid piles of presents and mountains of wrapping paper, it’s hard to compete with consumerism. But there are ways to bring a little more charity into the Christmas equation; helping kids (and adults, too!) establish a healthy balance between giving […]
First, it gets a little busier at work. Then, you’re skipping lunch. The kids announce they’re starring in the school play and need you to make elaborate costumes, pronto. And that reminds you – Christmas is on the horizon, and you haven’t even thought about what to buy for your nine nieces and nephews without […]
These days, we know enough about the human brain to realise… we don’t know much at all. Every year, neuroscientists discover new and amazing things about that complex cauliflower upstairs, yet our knowledge of the brain remains in its infancy. What we do know, is that we vastly underestimate its power – especially when it […]
How many dudes do you know who make time for ‘self care’? Who run a bubble bath at the end of a long, tough day, or book themselves in for remedial massage – just ‘cos? Not many, probably. While primping and pampering aren’t typically ‘masculine’ activities (and marketing has a lot to answer for), men […]