By now, you know the drill. Chiropractors rarely claim to treat conditions. Instead, we focus on checking and adjusting subluxations, knowing that in doing so, we are allowing the body to do what it does best – self-heal, self-regulate and function optimally. Naturally, that can lead to all sorts of plausible changes in symptoms, and…
One of the many strengths of chiropractic is the individualised, patient-centred care approach we offer all our practice members. In truth, it may just be why many people present at chiropractic practices in the first place. Here, they are cared for by skilled, caring hands and a chiropractor who looks at their whole picture of…
No parent likes seeing their child in the grip of fevers. Usually, they’re rare, and we spend a sleepless night settling and resettling them. Imagine now that your child has periodic fever syndrome – meaning they suffer from recurrent and unexplained fevers regularly, and that these can be mild or quite severe, even life-threatening. Thankfully,…
The statistics on chronic pain and mental illness in today’s society paint somewhat of a grim picture. We know that one in eight people live with a mental health disorder and that one in five Australians over the age of 45 live with Chronic pain. This number only increases with age, and far from impacting…
Osteoporosis is a disorder that few of us will be unfamiliar with. Stemming from low bone mineral density or impaired bone microarchitecture, this disorder of decreased bone strength elevates the fracture risk of its sufferers. Sadly, changes to bone density often go unnoticed and untreated until an injury occurs. So what exactly is best practice…
Few issues are as emotive or as important as that of our smallest practice members – our kids. While caring for children is a great honour to a chiropractor, it is also usually quite different to caring for adults. Not only are we dealing with different tensile strengths and gentler adjusting methods, but different presenting…
In the recent release of the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal, a descriptive review of the literature funded and commissioned by the ASRF, collated all data featuring the terms “chiropractic” and “subluxation” emerging between 2019 and November 2022. While we could be forgiven for thinking Covid-19 would halt the course of chiropractic research, it seems the…
Cervical spondylosis is a condition that no chiropractor would be a stranger to. A form of osteoarthritis, it is a degenerative condition of the spine affecting the upper neck area. This condition arises when there is degeneration of the spinal discs and tissue which then alters structure and function. This in turn alters the biomechanics…
Infertility, or failure to conceive after a year of unprotected intercourse, is an issue that is too common in today’s society. It is estimated that it affects one in six couples and presents a multifaceted strain on both the individuals and too often, the relationship. While there can be a plethora of causal factors contributing…
Since 2020, we have spent a lot of time covering studies reporting impressive outcomes in mental health, cognition, adaptability, immune function, physical resilience. We have such a particular interest in this area of chiropractic research that we launched the ASRF Case Report Project in 2021 to see more case reports published in this area. Case…
It’s one of the fundamentals of life. Poo jokes are among the first we learn as children. However, the longer life goes on, the more we understand there’s nothing funny about irregularities in bowel movements. From infrequency to discomfort, straining, faecal incontinence and more, there’s certainly a lot about constipation that warrants serious investigation and…
A recent series published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal turned its eyes toward a lesser examined but vitally important aspect of the chiropractic experience: that of compassion. The multiple-article series spanned psychotherapeutic, chiropractic and other paradigms, and examined the power of bringing sympathy, empathy and compassion into the centre of the care experience –…
Many of us have struggled with occasional ringing in our ears following a night out at a concert, or perhaps struggled with inability to hear clearly following an ear infection or related ailment. However, constant tinnitus is something we often see in practice and certainly deserves attention due to the discomfort that it brings to the…
Opioids are a tricky topic. There is no side-stepping that. While chiropractic is a profession that aims for drug-free, surgery-free care and the full expression of life without subluxations, it is a fact that opioids are a part of life for many of those under our care. Certainly, some can manage fine, while others may…
In chiropractic circles, we love drug-free, surgery-free healthcare. We realise such things can’t always be avoided, which is why subluxation-based care is a centrepiece to the chiropractic profession and why we nurture the nervous system for the expression of health and life. However, given the topic of opioid overuse and addiction that has been in…
It is important to have early detection and effective treatment options that can allow us to improve the outlook for breast cancer and this should be the goal of all health care practices. What we do know to be true for people with cancer is that it’s still a huge ordeal to live through and…
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the leading cause of spinal cord dysfunction and spastic paresis in adults aged 55 and older [1]. Common presentations include neck pain and stiffness, loss of manual dexterity, weakness or the feeling of burning in the arms and legs, gait imbalances, and urge incontinence. Given that it is a differential…
Throughout the pandemic, all of us had plans, dreams, and aspects of our lives altered. We found ourselves grieving for lost time, lost opportunities, and lost routines. Our lives were decidedly different. However, for most of us these things were returned following the pandemic. Sure, our routines had evolved and our plans had shifted, but…
