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...
Staying healthy over the silly season
Is it us, or has this year just flown by? Some might say that’s not such a bad thing, given what 2020 has thrown at us. Whilst some people are ready to say goodbye to it, we’re not the sort of people to wish our time away. The silly season is upon us and this means there is still ample time for us to flip the bad times for good! Christmas...
Injury blog: Spinal fracture
A spinal fracture can be a scary thing to experience. Depending on the severity and location in the spinal column, it can have devastating consequences. Cases vary in severity from mild to severe. And most breaks occur in the mid or low spine regions. Fractures in the neck region are less common, yet carry the greatest risk for serious consequences. Vertebral fractures are commonly seen in people with osteoporosis. This...
Sciatica: Causes, symptoms and treatment.
Have you ever bent forward to pick something up and had a sudden shoot of pain down the back of the leg to the foot? This is a familiar scenario to a lot of us. If you have experienced such a thing, you’ll know just how much discomfort it can cause. A common cause of pain like this is sciatica. What is sciatica? Sciatica is a condition that causes pain that originates...
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...
Chiropractic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
New to chiropractic? Fear not! We at Bayside Chiropractic have written a guide on frequently asked questions (FAQs), to give you the information you need to get yourself started in the world of chiro. What is chiropractic and what is a chiropractor? Chiropractic Australia (CA) describes Chiropractic as “a drug free, surgery free system of healthcare primarily for the musculoskeletal systems (bones, joints, muscles and ligaments) and some of the neurological system...
Spinal cord injury: The ins and outs
Hey readers! This month we thought we’d have a look into the world of spinal cord injury. A spinal cord injury is damage to any part of the spinal cord that leads to loss of movement or feeling to a body part or parts. The stats indicate that this potentially devastating condition affects males under 40 years of age most commonly. And more than 80% of spinal cord injuries result...
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...