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What are the true benefits of a remedial massage?

July 27, 2020

We know a massage feels great, yet we often view the time it takes to get a massage and indulgent or even selfish, when in reality, the benefits of a regular massage far out weigh the 30-60 minutes of indulgence.

John McGeagh, our resident massage therapist at Henley Beach has been qualified for over 26-years and working full-time for 21 years so John has seen it all, particularly over the last 6-months as working from home has increased, so has the risk of working at a station that is not set up to encourage best posture, so we asked John a few ways massage could help.

Working From Home?

April 20, 2020

Make Working from Home, Work For You In these unprecedented times, many of our patients and members of our South Australian community may find themselves working from home for an indefinite period of time. While we are all trying to do our bit to stay safe and protect the vulnerable in our community, we also must create spaces at home that support our health and wellbeing. We at The Chiropractic Works are here to help. If you need some guidance on how to make working from home, work for you, here are some simple tips you can start using today. Routine Set yourself a routine, much like you would if you were still going to work every day. Wake up at the same time every morning, eat meals regularly and set aside time to exercise to help maintain your physical and mental wellbeing. Set up a productive space If you have a separate study in your home then look no further, but for many a work set up will usually be on the kitchen table. Try to avoid working on your bed or on the couch so you can separate work from relaxation at the end of the day. Get the ergonomics right in your workspace by bringing an ergonomic/supportive chair to the table and sitting with your feet either flat on the floor or supported by a footrest. Arms should be relaxed by your side (wrist straight when using mouse and elbows at 90-110deg when typing), with you posture relaxed and tall. If there is an opportunity to be at a standing desk, even better, as this will be helpful for most people. If standing, maintain an upright relaxed posture and use a footrest. Your eyes should be looking straight ahead at your screen and if you’re working off a laptop, you can do this by having a separate mouse and keyboard and elevating your screen, to help keep your posture straight. Take breaks While it’s easy to get lost in the hours of work, it’s important to remember to give both your mind and body a much-needed break. Every 30 minutes or so, get up and do a little stretch or something quick and active like 10 squats or star-jumps. As long as you’re moving! The Straighten Up app is also a great tool to help get you moving and improving your posture. The app developed by the Australian Chiropractors…

Have you ever thought about taking your own travel pillow?

June 8, 2019

I’ve recently returned home from spending 5 weeks overseas for my honeymoon and on this holiday I did something I haven’t done before- I took my own travel pillow!

In our practices we stock the ‘Flexi Pillow- Travel Pillow’ and after having looked at it on the shelf at work, I decided I’d do myself a favour and take one in my suitcase. The result? It was amazing!

Top 10 interesting spine facts

May 17, 2018

Our spines are literally the backbone of our bodies and ensuring our spines are functioning and working at their best, we need to ensure we take good care of them as caring for your spine means caring for your entire nervous system. To ensure you know a little more about your spine so you can be armed with knowledge to take good care of it, we are sharing a quick 10 spine facts.

Is your desk posture okay?

April 13, 2017

Ensuring you have the best work posture is important not only for your long-term health but also for getting the best out of yourself and ensuring maximum productivity at work and at home.

How to choose the right back pack?

February 6, 2017

All the kids are back at school after the holiday break and are maybe starting school for the first time. We know that this can be an exciting time and also a trying time physically, with new strains on their developing bodies. Posture can be a concern as our children are sitting at a desk for a lot of the school day, but the weight of their back pack can also impact them physically.

Spinal Health Week

May 21, 2016

This year, Spinal Health Week 2016 runs from 23 to 29 May with the theme ‘Back Your Inner Athlete’. Every day more and more Australians experience disabling low back pain, neck pain and headaches, limiting their ability to work and engage in an active healthy life.

Hamstring Injuries in football

March 24, 2016

The hamstring strain, much to the annoyance of the footballer regardless if they play at the amateur level or professionally, this injury can lead to missed games and time on the sidelines.