back pain

Disc bulge? Pinched nerve? Low back pain? These are terms we have all probably heard thrown around loosely but not really sure what they mean and why they are caused. How Common Is It? Did you know that 60-70% of people encounter low back pain at some point in their life? Why Is It So Common? Low back pain as you know is far too common and nearly everyone you meet has an achy or sore back. Due to society evolving around making our lives as comfortable as possible it also means we aren’t using our muscles and bones as much as we need to stay strong. If you think back to us a cavemen, ...read more

Following a treatment plan for a structural injury can be viewed in the same way as a fitness programme. If you follow your prescribed treatment schedule closely, you are more likely to get positive and longer lasting results.If you decide to do a fitness programme, it is essential to go frequently and consistently until you reach your desired level of fitness; and then it is important to maintain that level of fitness with an altered programme. If you only follow your fitness programme now and again, you wouldn’t expect much to change.In the same way, if you are inconsistent with attending ...read more

Hi everyone! Hope you have all settled back into your routines after the school holidays and the madness that follows. Back to work for a holiday for all the parents out there! Anyhow, I just want to bring to your attention the importance of our nervous system and that small falls, long car drives, different beds, flights and even a change in diet can all cause spinal disruptions or subluxations. The long term affects of these subluxations or restricted joints are quite damaging.  A chiropractor can easily detect in a pain free manner any issues you or the family may have before they become ...read more

Good news, that is not always the case! Every day more and more people are attending chiropractic clinics to seek long lasting relief and resolution to pain they believed was 'normal' or never going to subside. The recent increases in people seeking chiropractic care is because with the latest research and techniques, chiropractors are now approaching healthcare from a prevention type perspective, aiding in prevention of further dysfunction and/or injuries.What does this mean for your achy back??Let's start with an analogy (as they are so awesome), everyone knows how important having good ...read more

What is Chronic Back Pain??Did you know that an estimated 3.7 million Australians are suffering from chronic back problems? Seek help today #HelpIsAtHand.Call the Karrinyup Wellness Centre on 9341 3020 to book a Complimentary Spinal

Structural bodywork is a holistic remedial therapy that aims to put 'ease' and 'space' back into your body. The work is based around the different myofascial lines that surround the body, supporting it's upright position, whilst allowing movement and function.However, like most things, as we age; do repetitive work or exercise; don't hydrate well; injuries; bad postural habits; stress; emotional ups and downs; and illness, cause these myofascial lines or places to be restrictive, overstretched or shortened and therefore do not facilitate movement as well as they should any more. Thge tissues ...read more

As parents begin preparations to send children back to school, the chiropractors at Karrinyup Wellness Centre would like to remind them that heavy, poorly fitted and packed backpacks may lead to spinal health problems in children.The Karrinyup Wellness Centre advises parents that spinal health problems can often go unnoticed. However, poor posture, back pain or “growing pains” need not become an accepted part of everyday life for your child.“When choosing a backpack for your child, choose one that allows for even distribution of weight across the back. Otherwise the backpack can place ...read more

In today’s society it has become the norm for people to lead increasingly busy lives where sleep, good nutrition and health go inevitably by the way side.Your health is your best asset and it is more important than ever to make sure you are taking time to look after yourself so that you can function and perform at your best.It is well known that Chiropractic is safe and effective for back pain1, 2, neck pain 3, 1, and headaches 4. What some people do not realise is that Chiropractic care can benefit you in many other ways.These include:Increased coordination and reaction times 5, 6, ...read more

As a Chiropractor I commonly see many bad habits that create spinal dysfunction and lead to a variety of health problems. It is common to see a patient walk into our clinic with a huge wallet in their back pocket that is left their while they sit. When you sit on your wallet you create an uneven surface that our body must compensate for by creating a functional scoliosis, which in turn puts stress on spinal joints, nerve roots, muscles and ligaments and may lead to back pain, fatigue, trigger points and more. Back pain and sciatica are very common complaints seen in our office and back pain ...read more