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...
Chiropractic Myths: Busted
Chiropractic care is as popular as ever and continues to grow in popularity. More and more people are relying less on orthodox medicine as a sole outlet to improve their health. They are instead reaping the benefits of a more natural and hands-on approach to healthcare. Despite the rise in popularity in recent years, some myths surrounding chiropractic care remain. We’re here to bust open some of the most common...
Neck, arm and hand pain: Cervical nerve root syndrome
Do you have neck pain that moves down the arm to the hand? One possible cause of these symptoms is when the nerve tissue gets compressed as it comes out of the spine at the neck. ‘Cervical nerve root syndrome’ is this condition's name. It can be a little complicated to explain, so we’ve broken it down for you, but if you have any questions, please just call us at...
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...
Let’s talk all things spine!
Hello everyone! The last week in April sees the celebration of Spine Week 2020. Normally, the leading clinicians and scientists from spinal societies across the globe get together to discuss current spine-related topics and research. This year, unfortunately this physical event has been cancelled. But we’re going to jump on the bandwagon with a blog dedicated to spinal conditions. The spine can be affected by many different conditions and with...
The low-down on Scoliosis
Have you ever been told you have a scoliosis but have no idea what it means? Well, this month you’re in luck! Our blog will give you the low-down on scoliosis, so you don’t have to feel like you’re in the dark anymore. What is scoliosis ? Let us first start with some anatomy. If you look at a spine from the front or back, each bone segment (or ‘vertebrae’) that makes...
It might be time for a new pillow…
Is your neck feeling stiff when you wake up? Are you starting the day with a headache? Neck pain and headaches first thing in the morning tend to point to one thing… You need a new pillow! Welcome to our November blog, can you believe there’s only one month ‘til the fat man in the red suit comes? This month, we’re talking about something that could make a big impact...
Common injuries for Older Australians
The 1st of October is ‘International Day of Older Persons and here at Bayside Chiropractic we love to celebrate all our older clients! But, let’s face it, growing old is not always sunshine and rainbows! Welcome to our October blog, and what a beautiful month we are entering. International Day of Older Persons is a very special day. It serves as an important reminder to educate ourselves on some common ailments that...
Stress: How your fight or flight mode could be dangerous!
The subconscious reaction called the fight or flight mode is a primal mechanism that served ancient civilisations with the stamina needed to escape the jaws of a dangerous predator. Now, us humans are the most dangerous species! So why do we still have a need for this fight or flight response? Welcome to our September blog, where we investigate this Autonomic Nervous System response that may be doing more harm than...
Tools down for Tradies National Health Month
Calling all tradies! It’s important as a tradesman or tradeswoman to look after your tools and equipment. Afterall, they can be expensive to replace! But perhaps the most important tools to a tradie are your health and body! They are tools that allow you to continue your job safely and ones that aren’t easily replaceable. Welcome to our August blog. This month is ‘Tradies National Health Month’. It’s a month-long campaign...