Author: Tania Leski

Stretching your pectoral and upper trapezius muscles help alleviate pain and discomfort in your neck and mid back region allowing you to sit down with improved posture. Our practitioners are happy to show you how to stretch your tight muscles, next time you have a treatment.

We also offer…
EXERCISE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES EVERY SATURDAY!​​

ABOUT
There are many different symptoms/problems that indicate it may be suitable to come in and see an allied health professional. This post will recognise some of the most common problems we see and how Massage therapy, Chiropractic Care and Osteopathic Treatment from the team at the ChiroCure Clinic may help!

What Are Some Common Problems?
There are many different symptoms that people can experience before seeing an allied health professional.
​Some of the most common problems we see:

• Headaches & Migraines
• Neck and Back Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Poor Posture
• Feeling Soreness or aching
• Feeling of Tightness

How Can These Signs Impact Your Daily Activities?
One of the most common problems both our Osteopaths & Chiropractors see are individuals with low back pain and stiffness. This can affect how you perform at work.

Depending on the symptoms you are experiencing it can have an influence on other aspects of your life including:

• Sleep patterns
• Exercise routines
• Energy levels
• Productivity

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CHIROPRACTOR
Chiropractors are an allied health professional who will care for patients who experience neuro-musculoskeletal problems such as joints, muscles and nerves. Musculoskeletal conditions can include (but not limited to) headaches, neck pain. back pain, vertigo sports type injuries and more.

Most Chiropractors use spinal manipulation techniques to adjust patients and help alleviate pain symptoms to help normalize function of the spine and the nervous system. Chiropractors are also trained professionals in providing patients with movements, stretches and lifestyle advice to avoid future aches and pains and decrease relapses.
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Our Chiropractors at the ChiroCure Clinic are driven on reaching your healthcare goals by alleviating symptoms and restoring function to the body. As we begin with a focus on pain that an individual is experiencing, people along the way report several other changes in their overall health and wellbeing from Chiropractic Care!

OSTEOPATH
Osteopaths are an allied health professional who cares for patients who experience musculoskeletal system problems such as the bones, muscles, and other tissues that support the body and control bodily movement. When it comes to treating patients’ manual techniques, such as articulations, spinal manipulation and soft tissue massage/muscle stretches may be completed. Our Osteopath has a driven focus in areas such as neck pain, back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain and sports injuries!

What will an X-ray indicate?
All of the X-ray images taken at our clinic are sent to an external radiology company where they are reported on by a qualified Radiologist.

The report is sent back to your practitioner and will indicate to them if you have any existing health concerns. It will outline a complete analysis of the area X-rayed and it will indicate any abnormalities present, such as a fracture or dislocation.  

From this report you will have a proper and accurate diagnosis of any existing conditions and this will in turn allow our Chiropractor’s to tailor treatment according to your specific requirements.

In certain cases our Chiropractor’s may also need to refer you onto other specialists for further imaging and / or treatment.
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Treatment for…

• Muscle spasms
• Aching, tension, tight
• Mobility & Stiffness
• Increasing blood flow & circulation
• Alleviating soft tissue imbalances
• Posture
• Encourage the body into the correct position
• Encourage faster healing
• Relaxation & stress relief

​The Foam Roller is great for increasing mobility throughout your spine and extremities. You can focus on loosening tight and tender muscles, through direct pressure or stretching over the foam roller. ​It is a great tool that you can easily store and use anywhere at home that will help you strengthen and protect your body. We offer a detailed manual with images and descriptions, created by one of our chiropractors, to assist you to create a personalised rehabilitation program. 

Manuals can be purchased online and mailed out, as well as supplied in PDF form so you can view it on your phone or tablet!!!

A tool prescribed regularly by your Chiropractor to help correct postural abnormalities, strengthen weak muscles or muscle groups and stretch those that are tight and tender. Resistance Bands are a great alternative when you are not able to attend the gym, as it gives you the ability to strengthen or stretch specific muscles or muscle groups anywhere in your own home. The Resistance band can be accompanied by detailed direction through rehabilitation from your Chiropractor. 
 
Exercises aim to: 
Increase range of motion through specific movements, improve muscle Strength through Isometric, eccentric or concentric exercises & decrease Muscle tightness through stretching
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​Last but not least, the Spikey ball is fantastic at pinpointing specific muscles that are tight and causing restrictions through movement.
​It plays a similar role to your Foam Roller, but with more specificity. 
 
Through correct application the spikey ball can be used to complete self myofascial release exercises as well as trigger point therapy and massage in your own home.

Exercise manuals aim to: 
Release tight and tender muscles, prevent muscular pain and spasms, 
& lengthen muscles to reduce pull causing misalignment.