As Spinal Health Month comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect on a simple question: How much attention do you give your spine? Most people only think about their spine when something hurts. A stiff neck. An aching lower back. A headache that won't go away. But your spine influences much more than your comfort. It affects how you move, how you work, how you exercise, how you sleep, and even how you feel emotionally. The Australian Chiropractors Association has focused t

Many of us spend hours each day sitting. We sit while working, driving, answering emails, attending meetings, scrolling through our phones, and relaxing in front of the television. The problem isn't simply sitting itself. The real issue is how long we sit and how little we move. Research continues to show that prolonged sitting is associated with a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health, and musculoskeletal conditions su

If you've ever experienced back pain, you're certainly not alone. In fact, four out of five Australians will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects millions of Australians every year. It can interfere with work, exercise, sleep, hobbies, family activities, and overall quality of life. The good news? Most people can take positive steps to improve their spinal health and reduce the impact of back

The Connection Many People Miss Most people think of back pain as a purely physical problem. A sore back makes it harder to exercise, work, garden, play sport, or enjoy time with family and friends. What many people don't realise, however, is that back pain can also have a significant impact on your mental health. The relationship actually works both ways: back pain can affect your mood, and poor mental health can make back pain feel worse. Understanding this connection is

When most people think about healthy eating, they picture colourful vegetables, berries, leafy greens, and salads. But there is another food group quietly building a strong reputation in nutrition science: Mushrooms. Professor Tim Spector recently highlighted why mushrooms may deserve far more attention, especially for people interested in gut health, healthy ageing, recovery, and inflammation. And the science is surprisingly impressive. Mushrooms Are Not Really Vegetables Mu

Have you ever stepped out of bed in the morning and felt a sharp pain under your heel with your first few steps? If so, you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis—one of the most common causes of heel pain we see in practice. Plantar fasciitis involves irritation of the plantar fascia. This is the strong fibrous band that runs from your heel to the ball of your foot and helps support your arch. When this tissue becomes overloaded, overstretched, or irritated, every step can be

Most people think neck pain is only about tight muscles or stiff joints. However, modern research suggests something deeper may also be happening. Your neck plays an important role in how your brain understands movement, balance, posture, and body position. Scientists call this “sensorimotor control.” It is the vital communication system between your muscles, joints, nervous system, eyes, and brain. A new 2026 randomized controlled trial published in Chiropractic & Manual The

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care If you’re a runner, you know the exhilarating feeling of pushing your limits and the satisfaction that comes with achieving your goals. But along with the thrill of running, there can be various challenges and setbacks that hinder your performance. This is where chiropractic care can play a crucial role. Beyond simply addressing back pain, chiropractic treatment offers a holistic approach to enhancing your running performance and overall wel

You run because you enjoy it. You like the rhythm, the clarity, the challenge. Then something starts to niggle. A tight calf. A sore knee. A stiff lower back after longer runs. You push through it. Most runners do. Then one day, you cannot. This is how most running injuries start. Not with a single event. With small problems that build over time. Why runners break down Running places repeated load through the same tissues. Every step matters. If your movement is clean and you

Imagine your body has a safety mechanism that turns on your deep core muscles before you even lift a finger, all without you thinking about it. This is known as "feed-forward" activation, and it's a vital part of staying injury-free. Did you know there's a stack of scientific research showing how chiropractic care can positively affect many aspects of health and function? Let's look at one fascinating study involving muscle function for body stabilization. The Core Study: Me