Chiropractic
The Result of Poor Alignment
If phrases like “My back is out” or “I’ve got a crick in my neck” hit close to home, your spine might be sending you an SOS. Welcome to the world of spinal kinesiopathology – a fancy term for when your spine isn’t moving or aligning as it should.
Think of your spine as the freeway of your nervous system; when it’s out of alignment, your body can’t run smoothly. Whether it’s “text neck” from too much phone time or the aftermath of an awkward lift, poor alignment can ripple through your body, causing everything from headaches to fatigue.
Give your spine some TLC – it’s been holding you up for years!
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic: An Art, Science and Philosophy.
In the late 1800s, a self-educated teacher and healer named Daniel David Palmer performed what is now recognised as the first spinal adjustment, giving birth to modern Chiropractic.
The term “Chiropractic” is derived from Greek words meaning “treatment by hand,” which is precisely what chiropractors do. Chiropractors primarily use their hands to fine tune the body to promote healing and wellbeing.
Healing the Whole Body
The core philosophy of Chiropractic care is rooted in the belief that all bodily functions are interconnected, and the healing process encompasses the entire body. Here are some of key tenets:
Loss of Neck Curve Reduces Blood Flow to the Brain
Blood flow to the Brain is affected by the curve in your Neck
Decreased Vertebral Artery Haemodynamics in Patients with Loss of Cervical Lordosis.
An interesting study by Bulut MD et. al. 2016 of relevance to virtually all patients who visit a chiropractor shows a correlation between the curve in your neck and blood flow to the brain.
That is right – the correct curve in your neck allows the blood to flow to your brain in an optimal fashion.
And…. This Is Why We Check Kids
Scoliosis and Postural Screening Assessment
Is it Time To Have Your Child’s Spine and Posture Checked?
These are the results of a spinal, postural and scoliosis assessment of one of the children we assessed during the holiday period.
Back in the day scoliosis and growth checks where done by doctors and nurses who visited schools to screen children. It was a valuable service provided by the government to screen all primary age children for genetic, growth or developmental disorders.
But who is performing this service now?
Dr. Franco Columbu – Chiropractor Vale
Dr. Franco Columbu – Chiropractor, Mr. Olympia, Powerlifter
It is with great sadness we heard the news that Dr. Franco Columbu passed away.
If you followed Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career, read the bios, watched Pumping Iron or a few Terminator films – you would know Franco. Franco was a helluva lot of bloke packed in a small body.
Two time Mr. Olympia, Italian Boxing champion, European Powerlifting champion, one of the World’s Strongest Men, Actor, Author and Arnold’s Chiropractor.
Media Release: Australian Chiropractic Association
Chiro Can Help You Get Ready For Life
As part of Spinal Health Week 2019 (20-26 May), the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) is encouraging Australians to take control of their health, regardless of age, by making chiropractic part of their spinal healthcare regime.
Australians aged 65 and over make up 15% of the population and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that this will increase to 22% by 2065, putting additional strain on the government to provide care for older Australians.
JFK’s Assassination Aided By Back Pain?
Research Shows, JFK’s Assassination Was Aided by His Bad Back
In an effort to bring more interesting content to the blog, we share this very intriguing story about a great man who was afflicted with tremendous pain, disability and personal suffering. Despite looking fine on the outside – JFK was anything ‘fine’. He struggled daily with pain. Despite the well meaning doctors and surgical support staff, they only contributed to his injuries and made things worse.
In the end it appears JFK’s spinal pain, medical mistakes, and ongoing disability nearly took his life several times and was most likely implicated in his assassination. He simply could not lie down out of the way of the bullets. He was strapped in a seated position, sweating in a full body brace in the hot Texas sun, on that fateful day.
