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.

When most people think about chiropractic care, they think about joints, muscles, and the spine. But what if one of the most important effects of an adjustment happens in your brain? A growing body of research suggests that spinal adjustments do much more than improve movement in the spine—they directly influence how the brain processes information from the body. The Science: A recent review examining ten separate studies found that spinal manipulation was associated with mea

Whether it's a sore shoulder, an irritated Achilles tendon, knee pain, or a recurring back problem, many people expect their body to recover within a few weeks. Unfortunately, biology doesn't always work on our preferred schedule. A fascinating study published in 2026 has provided new insights into how quickly different tissues in the body repair and renew themselves. The findings help explain why some injuries improve rapidly while others require patience, consistency, and o

Prolonged sitting has become one of the defining health challenges of modern life. Whether you are an office worker, a student, a driver, or a remote professional, chances are you spend hours each day glued to a chair with very few opportunities to move. But what if the antidote to your daily aches didn't require an hour at the gym? A new 2026 systematic review published in BMC Public Health by Zeng and colleagues investigated whether "exercise snacks" can significantly reduc

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