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Spine Exercises
20 sec hold left and right (or just affected side) Keep elbows straight. Pull shoulder blades towards each other as your chest pulls toward the floor. Hold 2 seconds. Push into floor, raise chest towards ceiling, hold 2 seconds. 8 repeats, 3 sets Hold 'opening' phase...
Is Cracking Joints Dangerous?
You’ve probably heard it before: “Stop cracking your knuckles—you’ll get arthritis!”It’s a common myth around joints, and understandably, it makes people a little nervous about those clicking, popping, or cracking sounds their body makes. So, what’s actually going on...
Understanding my Examination Findings
Knowing what’s been found, why it matters, and how it relates to your goals helps you make informed decisions and track your own progress. At Sure Start Chiropractic we have access to a large array of assessment methods but the 3 we use the most, and the ones we think...
How to Choose the Right Pillow
"Your ideal pillow depends on numerous factors including your neck and shoulder health, your body and sleep position. The best way to get it right is with personalised guidance from a spine health professional - like us! The article below is designed to help you get...
Why “Symptom-Free” Doesn’t Always Mean a Healthy Spine
Many people make decisions about their spine health based on one simple question: “Does it hurt?” If the answer is no, they assume everything is fine. If the answer is yes, they look for relief. But this way of thinking can be misleading and it can lead people to stop...
Guidelines for Stretches, Exercises and Massage
Why? To restore / maintain confidence and control to all individual moving parts or your frame. This is what brings comfort, strength and longevity to your body as a whole. To restore / maintain condition to both your brain and the smaller / deeper muscles that...
Online Claim and Pay
How to Claim and Pay for Chiropractic Care OnlineWe offer fast and secure online claiming and payments through Tyro Health. This allows you to easily process your private health insurance claim and pay any gap fee online, before or after your appointment.Step-by-Step...
Feeling Dizzy?
Dizziness can be unsettling—whether it’s a mild imbalance or full-on vertigo, it can make everyday life challenging. While there are many causes of dizziness, some cases are linked to spinal problems in the neck (cervical spine) that affect the nervous system and...
Back pain relief at home?
Looking for effective ways to help yourself?We sell a wide range of back and neck pain relief tools for you to use at home or in the office. We understand all our products well so we can give you advice on which will best suit you and how to use them. With the right...
Your Habits count
Knowing, and caring for, your spine should be a lifelong process for all people, not just those in pain. There is a great deal YOU can do each week to help achieve and maintain a strong, confident and upright spine. It takes some time, attention and practice but the...
Pain with Scoliosis Bracing?
Has your child started wearing a scoliosis brace? Are they experiencing pain or stiffness? Are they struggling to wear the brace for long periods? Our Chiropractor Dr Richard Mathers understands scoliosis in children and has experience with helping children feel more...
Are joint problems in babies always obvious?
No. The human body is highly adaptable and can be exceptionally good at avoiding or masking painful areas. If tissues are injured (baby or adult), the local area may intentionally stiffen (to protect). At the same time, nearby joints and muscles attempt to compensate...
How can a baby have a spine problem?
Not all babies are born with comfortable and full moving necks, shoulders, and hips. Some babies sustain muscle or joint strains or injuries early in life.It is tempting to think that all babies are born with perfectly functioning muscles and joints. And why not? They...
Back pain burden in Australia
In 2022, Australians lost 5.5 million years of healthy life due to:‘Living with illness’ (non-fatal) - 52% of total burden‘Dying prematurely’ (fatal) - 48% of total burdenIn 2022, the 5 disease groups causing the most burden were:CancerMusculoskeletal conditions -...
Has your child ever broken a bone?
Has your child ever broken a bone? Were their joints reviewed 3-6 months later? If a child has experienced enough force to bend, fracture or break a bone in their arm or leg, there is a very high chance that tearing and damage has occurred in the adjacent soft...
Why assess the spine of a child without pain?
Have you had thoughts like…. “Kids are pretty resilient, they bounce back well, better than us grown-ups” or “I’d consider seeing someone to help if he/she had pain that didn’t go away” Did you know that the moving parts of young bodies can begin to lose their...
The moving parts in your spine are like athletes
They require a minimum level of activity each week to maintain their fitness and ability to perform well. Regular activity helps maintain their Strength, Coordination, Confidence and Resilience. Also like athletes, spine joints can get injured and lose confidence. If...
Are you tired of headaches holding you back?
Spinal Health Week 2023 (22-28 May) is the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) national campaign dedicated to improving the spinal health of all Australians. In 2023, the focus of Spinal Health Week is on the impact headaches have on Australians while providing...
Does my baby have a joint problem?
Should I take my baby to a Chiropractor? Below are some factors that may help you decide.* What is a joint problem in a baby? A ‘joint problem’ in a baby can be many things, but the most common presentation that we deal with at Sure Start Chiropractic Adelaide is...
Is your baby at risk of a Flat Head?
Some baby’s heads will start round but become considerably misshapen in the first 4-8 weeks of their life. Once a flat head shape becomes established it can be exceedingly difficult or impossible to reverse. In many cases however, good observation at home...