As we are increasingly dependent on technology in today’s digital world, we are spending more and more time on devices. This has led to a myriad of health issues arising from the overuse of devices, such as eye strain, neck stiffness, shoulder, and lower back pain, as well as bad posture. Kyphosis is commonly caused by poor posture due to frequent ‘texting’, scrolling on mobile devices, or slouching down to look at screens for an extended period. The tell-tale sign of Kyphosis is an abnormal middle back appearance that is rounded and hump-like. You may experience tiredness, strain, and pain … [Read more...]
Scoliosis – How does Chiro help with it?
Scoliosis can happen from a young age, in children, adolescence, young adults through to adulthood. While many people who have scoliosis suffer minor issues, and may not even be aware that they have the condition, scoliosis can worsen over time without treatment and lead to severe pain. So, what is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine and can range from a minor degree to an S-shaped curved spine, depending on individual cases. While the exact causes are unknown, it is more commonly seen in young teens in which sudden growth can impact the formation of the spine. Common … [Read more...]
Preventing Back Pain and Injuries
Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in which most of us will experience at some point. While back pain can get better on its own, chronic back pain can be related to injuries and can have a detrimental impact on your everyday life. As with any health issue, prevention is always better than cure. If you can reduce or prevent the chances of lower back pain, you can save yourself time-consuming, stressful or even costly surgery. Here are some simple lifestyle changes that can help you stay away from back pain and injuries: Exercise Starting with exercise, you can … [Read more...]
The Dark Side Of Mind-Body Connection And How Chiropractors Combat Emotional Distress
The start of 2020, or 20plenty, is upon us! A new year means a new start for most people. But, not for everyone. New Year’s resolutions fall through, holidays fizzle out fast, loved ones leave, and the pressures of work can leave you with plenty of not-so-good-feelings. You may be losing your temper at home, waking up sad, and dreading work or even getting out of bed! If that’s the case, a bad back is the last thing you need. And, you’re probably feeling the signs already! Tight shoulders, sore neck, headaches, pain shooting down into your leg – this is an indication that the stresses of … [Read more...]
How does Testosterone level affects men and how to know if it’s low.
What do you know about Testosterone? Or even more so, how do you feel about it? Women have been on oestrogen replacement for some 50 years now. Strange how it does not occur to men, even when they lose their sex drive, get continuously tired, or deeply depressed, or even when it’s obvious their wounds are healing slowly, that maybe something is missing - something that used to be there but is no longer. Men tend not to go to the doctor’s. They don’t like being told what to do, they put up with pain, depression, weakness, and most don’t raise their hand for help until it’s too late. That’s … [Read more...]
Welcoming Children’s Behavioural Therapy to our Centre
What is Behavioural Therapy? 'Behavioural therapy is still a relatively new practice in Australia, however it is widely recognised internationally. The role essentially involves bringing about positive changes in behaviours, through the development of behaviour plans and education. A behaviour therapist would have qualifications in psychology, social science, or behavioural science, and then also have specialised training in applied behavioural analysis' How does behavioural therapy work? 'Behavioural therapists teach a child how to behave appropriately to get what he/she needs, and to … [Read more...]
Massage?? Which one should I choose?
How often do you say out loud “I need a massage!”. We hear you, and as such, we have a great team of massage therapists at Empowering Wellness who are ready to provide you with a fantastic massage suited to your individual needs. When you come in for your appointment, your professionally trained therapist will assess your most immediate needs and will help you decide which massage would be best suited for your initial treatment. The only two to choose from are Remedial and Relaxation Right? Wrong! We offer so many different and unique types of massage, each a specific treatment for a … [Read more...]
Stand Up For Your Health – Your Body Will Love You For It!
Have you ever been told that you need to stand up for yourself? Well this is very true in more ways than one! You need to stand up for your health! We are built to be upright and our bodies and cardiovascular system work much more efficiently that way. Approximately 60 per cent of Australian adults do less than the recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each day, so the less sitting or lying down you do during the day, the better your chances are for living a healthy life. During our work days, or lengthy study sessions, we end up sitting for prolonged periods … [Read more...]
Suffering from Muscle Immobility and Pain? Try Myofascial Release Therapy
Remedial Massage is a very popular treatment due to its wonderful therapeutic benefits, focusing on the body’s musculature and soft tissue to relieve tension and pain. It is a diverse therapy consisting of a number of different massage techniques such as Myofascial Release Therapy, which works on damaged or sore muscles, soft tissue, or joints. Before discussing the benefits of Myofascial Release Therapy, let’s look at what the Fascia System is. Fascia is a strong thin elastic-type web of connective tissue (similar to a ligament or tendon), which surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, … [Read more...]
Do you suffer from headaches or know someone who does?
The head is the most common area of pain in the body, causing throbbing, squeezing, unrelenting or intermittent pain in the head, face or neck area. In the western world, the standard model for treating headaches is often a symptomatic ‘band-aid’ approach including painkillers and anti-inflammatories. These can certainly be beneficial, however, for long-term relief and wellness it’s vitally important to locate the root cause, and this is what our dedicated team at Empowering Wellness is passionate about. Like any pain in the body, a headache is a symptom that something isn’t right. There … [Read more...]
