Our children’s lives have changed and so too we must change what we do to compensate for this. Our children aren’t growing up the way we did so we need to consider that they need types of help and support that we did not. The best place to start is with a chiropractic check-up and regular maintenance, guidance and education to keep growing bodies in good alignment for the years to come.

We teach our kids to swim so they don’t drown, we now also need to teach our kids how to survive on dry land so their bodies don’t degenerate prematurely.

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Inflammation is a natural and essential response of the body's immune system to injury or infection. While anti-inflammatory medications are commonly used to manage pain and inflammation, it's important to understand their potential impact on the natural healing process. In this post, we'll explore why long-term use of anti-inflammatories can retard the body's natural healing mechanisms and potentially result in poorer outcomes.

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Plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat head syndrome, is a condition characterized by the flattening of one side of an infant's head causing it to be mis-shapend. While it can be concerning for parents, there are effective treatment options available, including chiropractic care. In this post, we'll explore the benefits of children's chiropractic in the management of plagiocephaly and how it can promote healthy development for your little one. 🧒🌱

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When it comes to movement, we often strive to specialize and excel in specific activities and sports or worst still your specialisation is sitting in a chair all day! Specialisation can offer advantages such as improved performance and skill mastery. However, it's crucial to consider the potential drawbacks associated with focusing too narrowly— the specialization cost of movement.

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When someone walks into our office at Well Aligned seeking treatment, there is one unmistakable factor that stands out above all else: their attitude. The way our clients approach and perceive their treatment journey at Well Aligned often becomes the defining element of their success. 🚀🔑

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Shockwave treatment offers a non-surgical alternative for managing carpal tunnel syndrome, providing pain relief, promoting nerve regeneration, and improving range of motion. Before considering surgery, it's important to explore conservative options like shockwave therapy, under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. At Well Aligned Cammeray, we offer shockwave therapy using the market-leading Swiss Dolorclast system. Our experienced chiropractor, Andrew Richards, can assess your condition and create an individualized treatment plan incorporating shockwave therapy and other conservative measures. Take a proactive approach to your carpal tunnel syndrome and discover the potential benefits of shockwave therapy at Well Aligned Cammeray. Don't let CTS hold you back—explore non-surgical options for effective relief and improved hand function. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards a pain-free life. #CarpalTunnelSyndrome

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Are you looking to enhance your physical performance, prevent injuries, and optimize your movement patterns? Well Aligned Cammeray, led by Andrew, offers Functional Movement Screening (FMS) to help you unlock your full potential. In this post, we will explore the concept of functional movement screening and its benefits in assessing and improving movement quality. Whether you are an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or someone seeking to move pain-free in daily life, Andrew at Well Aligned Cammeray provides expert guidance and personalized interventions through FMS.

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Chiropractic adjustments have gained recognition for their potential neurological benefits. By restoring proper spinal alignment and reducing nerve interference, chiropractic care can positively impact nerve communication, pain management, stress reduction, brain function, and overall well-being.

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Osteoarthritis while more common as we get older is not the simple unavoidable byproduct of the years ticking by. While time is a factor read on to see how the real culprit is so much more that that.

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Tendons can become damaged causing pain, inflammation and weakness. Tendonitis is when the tendon is inflamed and tends to be a more acute or sub-acute type of injury. A tendinopathy is a degeneration of the collagen protein that forms the tendon and usually falls into the category of a more chronic injury.

Some of the most common tendon injuries are RSI injuries to the elbow such as tennis and golfers elbow, Achilles, jumpers knee, hip and shoulder rotator cuff.

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The assumption that you have to stretch and release a muscle that feels tight and sore to fix your problem can be the exact opposite to what you have to do. Muscles can feel tight for 2 reasons:

1) The muscle is chronically contracted or ‘shortened’

2) The muscle is chronically overstretched or ‘lengthened’

In both scenarios, the pain and restricted movement can feel the same. In scenario 2 though, movement is restricted because the muscle, and quite possibly also the joint and other associated soft tissues (tendons, ligaments, fascia, cartilage, discs and joint capsules) are already at their limits of range and have no more to give. Pushing further into this is futile.

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As with any injury, headaches can be and are often multifactorial, but no matter what else is going on you need get your sleep, hydration and posture right. Get these sorted and often many of the other contributing issues will resolve themselves.

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So I always get asked, “Is it a muscle or a joint problem?” Well, there are 2 answers to that, bear with me whilst we go on a circular conversation here.

Now, if you are asking which tissue is injured and producing pain it can be one or the other, or both or neither. Answering the question this way is what we call the reductionist approach to problem solving.

One the other hand, if your approach to problem solving is holistic it can never be one without the other.

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Sciatica is a common problem with varied causes. Further to that there are some injuries that will feel like sciatica that are not. Here we discuss some of these and some things to consider when getting treatment.

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What is the "cracking" sound? Doesn't the chiropractor push my joints back into place? Why do I need more than one adjustment?

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Shoulder bursitis and impingement are injuries predisposed by postural distortion. In this article we discuss some of the effects that your posture can have on injury and recovery.

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Abdominal separation during pregnancy is a common problem. Aside from a growing tummy there are other predisposing factors that can lead to a separation. Prescriptive exercises and postural correction are extremely beneficial both in treating and preventing abdominal separation.

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Modern day kids need modern day support to grow up with good posture. The case for family has never been greater.

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