Shirley Rd Chiropractic Blog

12 06, 2010

Kinesio Tape

2020-06-04T17:26:14+10:00

Since the Beijing Olympics in 2008, there has been a steady rise in the number of professional players we see on our televisions with colourful tape over different parts of their bodies. This is not a fashion accessory but a new technique being primarily used in the rehabilitation and sports medicine specialities. This tape is called Kinesio Tape and it was invented by Japanese chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase in the 1970s; but it was at the 2008 Olympics when its popularity and usage started to rise.

Kinesio Tape2020-06-04T17:26:14+10:00
8 06, 2010

Snowboarding, Coccyx Injuries And Spinal Fractures!

2020-06-05T17:27:40+10:00

It's that time of year where we are seeing people after their snow adventures. Many people have done the right thing and started a knee strengthening programme before they hit the slopes, and others have just "hit" the slopes.

Snowboarding, Coccyx Injuries And Spinal Fractures!2020-06-05T17:27:40+10:00
8 06, 2010

Age Is Not A Number, But More A Determinant Of Whether We Are “Nimble On Our Feet”

2020-06-05T17:37:03+10:00

At the risk of a potential domino effect, I ask 170 retirees to stand on one leg. For those that already aren't too wobbly, I ask them to close their eyes. The room sways... and is soon followed by much laughter.

Age Is Not A Number, But More A Determinant Of Whether We Are “Nimble On Our Feet”2020-06-05T17:37:03+10:00
5 06, 2010

National Chiropractic Care Week 2010

2020-06-05T16:40:46+10:00

We are in the middle of National Chiropractic Care Week, 2010. The chiropractic profession has concentrated on improving the posture of people in the office, at home, and at school.

National Chiropractic Care Week 20102020-06-05T16:40:46+10:00
11 05, 2010

Tips For The Migraine Sufferer

2020-06-05T17:29:31+10:00

Headache is the most frequent reason for people to seek advice from their health practitioner and is the primary reason for 10% of visits to the chiropractor (1).

Tips For The Migraine Sufferer2020-06-05T17:29:31+10:00
11 04, 2010

Heel Pain?

2020-06-05T17:28:44+10:00

Many people suffer heel pain. And it doesn't sound so bad - until you have it!

Heel Pain?2020-06-05T17:28:44+10:00
7 04, 2010

Reduce The Risk Of Low Back Injury With Spine-Sparing Movements

2020-06-05T16:49:47+10:00

Many people consider that their low back pain was caused by a single incident. However, this is rarely the case. Most peoples' low back pain is from an accumulation of stresses resulting from poor movement patterns and minor lifting strains.

Reduce The Risk Of Low Back Injury With Spine-Sparing Movements2020-06-05T16:49:47+10:00
6 03, 2010

Touchscreen Technology And Posture

2020-06-05T16:44:11+10:00

A recent press release from Gartner, talks about how touchscreen technology has been present in various industrial applications for over 20 years, and that “Multitouch on smartphones and the Apple iPhone phenomenon have shown users how useful touch can be with the right implementation, and Apple's introduction of the larger iPad has set off a wave of speculation about changing the industry.”

Touchscreen Technology And Posture2020-06-05T16:44:11+10:00
12 01, 2010

Real Sitting

2020-06-09T10:24:37+10:00

While eating lunch in Crows Nest recently, I was reminded of just how often we sit in different chairs, and more importantly, how many of us sit in chairs that aren't built for our bodies.

Real Sitting2020-06-09T10:24:37+10:00