WELCOME TO 2024

I swear that every time I blink it’s a new month! Does anyone else feel the same? I hope you have all been enjoying and making the most of this questionable summer. New years resolutions are in full swing…. Oh yea those things we all promised ourselves on January 1st. Do not fret if these haven’t been upheld, when you fall off the wagon you don’t just give up and walk, you get back on and try again.

This year is set to be a ripper! We have a lot happening and look forward to updating you as the months progress. As always go well and live life!

-Dr Chad

Dawn of the Techno Era

• Book and see your schedule of care.

• Access exercises or x-rays/test results from the chiropractor.

• Access referral letters and other documents the chiropractors have written.

   

*If you have had x-rays taken before the end of the year please let the chiropractor know as these will have to be updated to view in the app.

Farewell and Hello!

How LOW can you go?

Deep Squats!

These leg burners are ideal for loosening up your lower back and opening your hip flexors. If you’ve ever watched a child you will notice this is how they bend down to pick things up or play. Their back muscles haven’t fully developed and they must utilise the levers of their pelvis. As we age we become dare I say it - Lazy -  and use our backs more. This coupled with our lifestyles that are more sedentary means our hip flexors knee and ankles contract and “lock up”.

Getting back to basics and regularly performing deep squat holds is a great way to improve posture and function within your body.

Perform this without weights holding the deep squat position for a minimum of 30 seconds up to 3 minutes.

If you find you are unable to get down low without you heel lifting up then place a block of 4x2 under your heels to support them until your knees and ankles unlock.

Jump over to our social page to watch Dr Chad explaining this in more detail. Like wise ask the Chiropractor’s about it in your next visit.

*If you have had ankle, knee or hip surgery or any concerns about these areas please speak to your chiropractor before attempting.

What’s New in Research?

Another fascinating point that came from their literature review was how your spine may become subluxated or misaligned. The most common reason is physical injury like a slip or a knock. Interestingly stress also impacts how your body is able to control and regulate your body with things such as strength and energy. think about how many people are under a high amount of stress currently. When you enter that ‘fight/flight’ response it can cause your spine to misalign and become subluxated.

when you see your chiropractor we check for those area’s of disfunction and correct them helping you to not only be strong but shift the brains mindset from ‘fight/flight’ and into a more relaxed state.

Click the spine picture to watch Dr Heidi Haavik explain her research!!!!