Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Ah, the sacroiliac joint, the hippest joint in town! But sometimes, this joint can be a real troublemaker, causing SIJ dysfunction and making life a pain in the backside, quite literally. But, if your sacroiliac joint is giving you trouble don’t worry – the chiropractors at Bayside Chiropractic have got your back. The sacroiliac joint performs a delicate balancing act between the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of...
HELP – I’ve Pinched A Nerve In My Neck!
Think you’ve pinched a nerve in your neck? Chances are you probably haven’t. But you have done something and the chiropractors at Bayside Chiropractic are here to help. The term "pinched nerve" is often used to describe the sensation of pain, numbness, or tingling that occurs when a nerve is compressed or irritated. However, the nerve itself is not actually "pinched" in the traditional sense of the word. Now that...
Should I See a Chiropractor for Scoliosis?
The short answer is yes. The longer answer is more complicated: your chiropractor may not be able to “fix” your scoliosis. Depending on the type of your scoliosis, some respond well to manual treatment, other’s may require a surgical treatment. But orthopaedic surgeons only tend to operate on the most severe cases. Chiropractic treatment can help relieve pain, restore movement, and slow further progression. This makes it a great option...
All About Rib Sprain
Rib Sprain is one of those tricky conditions. It’s not talked about all that much and is not always the first thing that comes to mind when you start experiencing symptoms. In fact, we often find that patients arrive for chiropractic treatment thinking they have something else. But if you have it, it needs to be treated. Rib sprains can have serious implications for your health and quality of life....
Your guide to Spondyl-related conditions
Spondyl this and spondyl that… Spondylosis, Spondylolysis, Spondylitis, Spondylolisthesis, Spondyloarthropathy… What is this word spondyl? Whatever it means, it sounds a bit scary, particularly since you already know that you're in pain! But knowledge is power so let’s see if we can help you understand what it means. Like so many medical terms, it comes from Greek. Spondyl just means vertebrae. So, all these words simply relate to the spine. But...
What is Hypermobility and What Should I Do About It?
What is Hypermobility and What Should I Do About It? It sounds a bit scary, but hypermobility (aka being ‘double-jointed’) is actually pretty common and not normally something to worry about. In fact, it’s estimated that one in ten people have some degree of hypermobility in their joints; that is, they have more than the usual range of motion in one, some, or many of their joints. And for most, their...
What Is “Tech Neck” Anyway?
You’ve probably heard this phrase bandied about a bit lately. But what does it mean? It’s a new name for an old phenomenon. But, as chiropractors, we can confirm that it’s more prevalent now than ever. When the head is pushed forward, straining beyond the shoulders and past the balance point where it should naturally rest, it creates tension through the neck, shoulders and back. Headaches, muscle pain, tenderness and...
All About TMJ Dysfunction
Headaches? Grinding your teeth with stress? A weird clicking noise when you open your mouth? A locked jaw? Or ringing ears, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, or swollen, painful cheeks? It’s possible that TMJ dysfunction is the cause. What is the TMJ? The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are hinge-like joints connecting your skull and your jaw. These joints allow for the extraordinary range of motion necessary for eating and talking. The jaw moves up...
ANAESTHESIA VS. PARAESTHESIA
Have you heard of anaesthesia and paraesthesia? Can you guess what these medical terms refer to? Read on to find out more! Anaesthesia means loss of sensation. You can experience it in small or large parts of your body if there is something wrong with your nerves. It is also a medicine that is used to numb sensation or pain for medical purposes. This could be a small area of the...
The art of breathing
Breathing probably sounds like something you’ve got well and truly covered, but you’d be surprised how many people are doing it wrong! Most of the time, we are breathing too fast and too shallow. The most efficient way to breathe is through diaphragmatic breathing, or “belly breathing”. This brings more air into your lungs and also strengthens your diaphragm to improve your breathing long term. What is diaphragmatic breathing? Diaphragmatic breathing brings air...
The nervous system
Your nervous system is a highly complex network that transmits signals all around your body. It’s central to how we interact with the world — enabling us to move, experience sensations and interpret and remember information. This is possibly the most impressive system in your body, and one of the most important — so how does it work? What is the nervous system? The nervous system can be viewed as three parts: Central...
Scoliosis: What is it?
Did you know that scoliosis affects around 3% of Australia’s population? That is over 700,000 people! Early detection is key, so read on to find out more! What is scoliosis? Scoliosis (pronounced sko-lee-o-sis) is an abnormal curvature of the spine. The rotation of the spine often presents as an ‘S’ or ‘C’ shape, if you are looking at someone's back. We do have 3 normal spinal curves — at the neck, upper...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Hello readers and welcome to our July 2020 blog. This month we’re discussing a condition that can affect the whole arm, from the neck, down to the tips of your fingers. Welcome to the world of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (aka ‘TOS’). What is TOS? TOS is an umbrella term for a group of conditions that are caused by compression of nerves and blood vessels as they pass from the neck, through the...
Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Ingredients Walnut Meat 1 cup raw walnuts 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp sea salt Avocado Pesto 2 ripe avocados 1 cut fresh basil leaves 3 cloves garlic, peels 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp sea salt 3 tbsp olive oil Zoodles 3 large zucchini, spiralled 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, sliced Instructions To make Walnut Meat, combine the walnuts, olive oil, oregano, an sea salt in a food processor. Process until desired consistency and set aside. To make...
