What would you like to be doing this summer? Swimming at the beach? Walking along the coast? Playing golf? Running your first five kilometres? Keeping up with the grandchildren? Perhaps your goal is simply to get through a busy day without your back becoming uncomfortable. Whatever your ambition, there’s one thing worth investing in: your physical capacity. A healthy, strong and adaptable spine is an important part of helping you stay active, independent and confident through

You know exercise is good for you. You know walking, strength training and regular physical activity improve your health. You've probably promised yourself you'll start exercising more when the weather improves. So why is getting started sometimes so difficult? The answer isn't always about your muscles, joints or fitness. Sometimes the biggest barrier sits between your ears. Your brain prefers familiar routines Our brains are remarkably good at creating habits. When we repea

Spring has arrived. The days are getting longer, the mornings are warmer, and suddenly the idea of getting outside and being more active seems a lot more appealing. Perhaps you're thinking about returning to running, getting back into the gym, spending more time gardening, or simply walking regularly again. But here's a question worth asking before you launch into your spring fitness plans. Is your body ready for what you're asking it to do? Your body adapts to what you do Du

Here’s How to Keep It Working Did you know your brain has its own waste-removal system, and some of your everyday habits might help it work more effectively? We spend plenty of time thinking about keeping our bodies healthy. We exercise to strengthen our muscles, eat well to support our heart and take care of our joints and spine. But what about looking after the health of our brain? Scientists have been investigating a fascinating process called the glymphatic system, which

Why how you sit matters Most of us know that sitting for hours each day isn't ideal. But there is another part of the story we often overlook. It isn't only how long you sit. How you sit matters too. Many of us spend six, eight or even ten hours a day sitting. We sit at work, in the car, while eating, watching television and scrolling through our phones. Yet we rarely think of sitting as something our body has to do well. Sitting is a physical skill We tend to think of sitt

Spring arrives, the pollen count rises, and suddenly you’re sneezing, rubbing your eyes and reaching for the tissues. Hay fever is usually blamed on what’s happening outside. But researchers are also investigating whether the bacteria living inside your gut could influence how your immune system responds to allergens. The science is promising, although the gut microbiome is not a proven cure for hay fever. Your Gut and Immune System Are Connected Your gut contains trillions o

Most of us think about our spine when something hurts. Back pain. Neck pain. Headaches. A stiff lower back. But pain is only one part of the story. A healthy spine should move well, support your body, help you balance, coordinate movement and respond to the demands you place on it. These five qualities form the basis of our Strong Spine approach. As we get older, the question becomes less about whether your spine hurts today and more about how well it is functioning. Here are

A common question we hear is- "Should I see a chiropractor or a physiotherapist?" The short answer is this. Both professions help people move better, recover from injury and reduce pain. Both use evidence-based treatments. Both encourage exercise and healthy movement. In many cases, chiropractors and physiotherapists work together and complement each other. The real difference lies in how we assess the problem and the focus of our care. We Start by Asking "Why?" At Lane Cove

It Could Explain More Than You Think Have you ever been told you’re “double jointed”? Perhaps you could bend your thumb back to your forearm as a child, put your hands flat on the floor without bending your knees, or entertain your friends with unusual flexibility. Many people think of this as a fun party trick. For some people, however, unusually flexible joints can be the reason behind years of recurring aches, sprains, and persistent pain. This condition is known as joint

Why Meaning, Gratitude and Connection Matter for Your Health Most of us spend a lot of time looking after our bodies. We try to eat well. We exercise. We walk, run, lift weights, or play sport. We come in for chiropractic care because we want to move better and stay active. But how often do we look after our brains in the same way? According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain, there are two ways our brain experiences the world.