Most people know about the role of calcium & vitamin D, but did you know that hormones & lifestyle can influence bone health too?

As we age, maintaining health & mobility becomes increasingly important. Dealing with pain, stiffness, & reduced range of movement can significantly impact your quality of life.

A guest blog post from Alex at Olivers Battery Chiropractic

Yeah… Kinda!

(But don’t worry, everyone’s pain comes from the brain!)

*SPOILER: no I will not sign you up to treatments for the rest of your life or treat you 3x a week for months on end!

That’s right, forget everything you’ve been taught about sitting up straight, we were wrong.

…and patients facing long waiting lists

As some of you know, I’ve had a baby! I had what I call a “semi-planned” c-section. I was scheduled to have it the following day but I went into labour the day before. Today’s blog is all about what I’ve learned about my body, from hormones, joints and muscles, to scars and more!

This is a big, broad question that depends on several factors such as what symptoms you have, and the cause of your pain. Here are a few things to consider:

Did you know that there are studies that look into the implications chronic low back pain has on sex?

Sexual activity is considered an indicator for quality of life, yet it’s hardly spoken about.

Noooooo!

I’m probably going to get told off by other chiropractors here… but yes, you can!

MRIs are an amazing tool that can be really helpful in spotting issues, however it’s important to remember that scans don’t show pain…

Chiropractic is great, but (unfortunately) it doesn’t cure everything! So what happens if it doesn’t work for you?

Short answer - we don’t know

Long answer - barometric pressure

For those of you who haven’t seen the viral youtube clips yet, a ring dinger, or a Y-strap adjustment involves quickly pulling on the head/neck to distract the spine. If you love the sound of cracking, you’ll love these videos!