It’s always an exciting thing when we see a new study emerge from the research rockstars at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, and even more so when the study in question impacts directly on a burgeoning area of interest for us here at the Australian Spinal Research Foundation – that is quality of life…
When it comes to quality of life, very few things rate as highly and as regularly as that of sleep and energy. Ask any child what it means to be an adult, and they’ll likely tell you, “It means you’re tired.” While that might be common, it’s not physiologically normal. But, the factors that make…
While Spring is a beautiful season filled with brighter sunshine and blooming flowers that boost our mood and energy, for many people suffering from allergies, the seasonal change can significantly impact their quality of life. Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance- allergens such as pollen, mould, dust mites, animal dander…
A diagnosis of epilepsy is something that no one wishes to receive. While it can occur at any age, it is particularly prevalent in children, adolescents, and adults over 60. The condition can affect individuals of any gender, cultural background, or socioeconomic status. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by seizures that affects approximately 50 million…
Regardless of where you come from, National Service is both a national honour, a patriotic act, and a unique vocation in that there are specific ailments that make healthcare for veterans distinct from many other groups. A 2018 report listed the most common medically diagnosed symptoms for current and transitioned (retired or remustered) defence force…
In chiropractic circles, we often talk about trauma, toxins and stress as the core underlying substrates of the subluxation. While we recognise that these three things can be physical, chemical, emotional or mental, it isn’t often we stop to think about another factor: the trauma that arises from adverse events in childhood – collectively called…
As Chiropractors, we are intimately acquainted with the importance of Cerebrospinal fluid and its dynamics. From infancy, as we care for little nervous systems, we work on spinal tension so that this liquid gold can circulate the brain and spinal cord of the infant under care. As these infants grow into adulthood, it remains vital.…
In chiropractic circles, the topic of subluxation is core business. We check for subluxation. We adjust subluxation. We research its identification and impact. While some people believe it to be some mystical figment of the imagination, the truth is that subluxation is something that can be reliably detected using varying methods – and adjusting it…
Cranial asymmetry, or plagiocephaly, is the most common form of “flat head syndrome”, characterised by an uneven head shape in infants. Positional plagiocephaly (PP) results from prolonged pressure on one side of the head, predominantly due to the 1994 “Back to Sleep” campaign, which was implemented to reduce the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome…
Have you ever wondered if chiropractic adjustments could help people with brain conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease? It’s a big question to ponder as we attempt to unlock the secrets of living longer and healthier. We know that neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are becoming increasingly prevalent due to aging populations, and…
Making progress in any area of life can often feel like taking one step forward and two steps back, and this can be true in chiropractic care too. This feeling of having to repeatedly achieve the same milestones in progress is referred to as “retracing”. Like many historical concepts, the mechanisms underpinning this phenomena haven’t…
Torticollis is a condition we hear of a lot in chiropractic circles. It’s characterised by muscle spasms (or cramps) that cause your neck to pull to one side. In fact, that’s how it earned its colloquial name – “twisted neck.” While chiropractors are likely to attest that they hear of it regularly in clinical practice,…
Searching for the fountain of youth is arguably a tale as old as time itself. The beauty industry has capitalised on our quest to look young, while the health and wellness industry turns its eyes on the diets, exercises and pharmaceutical interventions that might support this quest as well. Meanwhile, here in the chiropractic profession,…
As research starts to delve further and further into the world of non-musculoskeletal possibilities in the world of chiropractic, a new theme is taking its place under the proverbial microscope. This theme goes right to the heart of chiropractic – if chiropractic reduces subluxation so the nervous system can better self-heal and self-regulate, can this…
While we have seen some evidence that chiropractic may assist in managing ear infections (technically called otitis media), with case reports and systematic reviews churning out varying levels of evidence of positive paediatric outcomes, hearing loss is a much more severe issue. On that, we have less evidence. Therefore, the question “Can chiropractic help with…
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: chiropractors don’t ‘crack’ backs and necks. We carefully adjust, often in gentle ways (depending on the needs and nervous system of the person under care). But beyond the experience of getting adjusted, what can we actually say about the force measures used to deliver…
When Dr Amy Haas’s latest paper dropped last month, it did so with an immense amount of anticipation. With the backing of the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation, it had taken on one of the most contentious issues in chiropractic – could we influence immunity and neuroendocrine function, and could this all be tackled through a…
While the topic of chiropractic care for infants has been the topic of some debate historically, and even more so in the last few years, we are now beginning to understand a little more how chiropractic care might support infants when it comes to breastfeeding, head asymmetry, colic and unsettledness. Emerging research indicates that chiropractic…
