Core strength and the spine – a close relationship!
Has your Chiropractor ever told you that you need to strengthen your core? No, they’re not insulting your six pack. The core is actually key to good spinal health! Here at Bayside Chiropractic we place priority on proactive care, with your core being a major factor when it comes to how happy (or sad) your spine may be feeling! Welcome to our July blog. We certainly can’t believe it’s already halfway through...
Putting a stop to incontinence
Do you leak when you laugh? Hello everyone, and welcome to our June blog! This month we are raising awareness for the 5 million+ Australians who experience bladder or bowel incontinence. Yes, it really is THAT common! This can be a very debilitating condition, but unfortunately a lot of people suffer in silence through fear of speaking out, due to the embarrassing nature of the problem. What you may not realise...
Attention to all new Mums!
May!!! We agree…. How is it May already? Well, May allows us to celebrate those very special people in our lives - our Mums. Being a parent can be very challenging at the best of times. And especially if you’re a new mum. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your first, second, or fifth child, being a new mum comes with a whole host of daily challenges. Your new little human...
Raising awareness for healthy hips
Healthy Hips week is here (1-7 April)! So, to raise awareness for all the good work Healthy Hips Australia do for people diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia, we’ve written a little blog to bring you up to speed on what Hip Dysplasia is, what to look out for and what can be done about it. What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip Dysplasia is a condition where the ball and socket part of the hip...
Why your body is like a chain
The concept that the human body is like a chain has been around for a long time. The body is a complex network of systems that all work together to allow us to move and do the things we like to do. When referring to movement, most people straight away think of muscles, bones and joints. However, there are a whole host of structures required to function together in order...
5 Reasons You Need Dry Needling
FIRST, WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING… Some Physical Therapists have undergone specialized training beyond their Doctoral degree that allows them to perform Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPDN). Training includes extensive hands-on training and American Physical Therapy Association approved Certification. It is billed like any other Physical Therapy service as well (so, no, you won’t have to pay more to receive TPDN). The Physical Therapist also uses their vast knowledge of anatomy to...
The Powerful Benefits Of Chiropractic Care For Pain
Seeing a chiropractor isn’t just about getting your back cracked. (Though it feels sooooo good.) When you find the right chiropractor, you’ll also see benefits of chiropractic care that range from reducing your pain to improving your mood to saving you money. The powerful benefits of chiropractic care for pain patients 1. Chiropractic care provides powerful pain relief Some studies have found that chiropractic care can reduce pain even more effectively than medications. A...