As a chiropractor a large number of people start under care for one or two reasons which generally involve back pain, neck pain or headaches. And chiropractic has great success here but nine times out of ten these same people will notice other improvements in their health and quality of life. This all comes down to a better-functioning spine therefore better functioning nerve system and better functioning body! So, how can this help you get active?
Read moreThe effect of stress on the Prefrontal Cortex
Located directly behind the eyes and forehead, the prefrontal cortex is one of the last brain structures to finish maturing; often not mature until the age of 25. Known as the most evolved part of the brain, the prefrontal cortex plays a major role in personality development and contributes to a wide variety of executive functions
Read morePlaying the Long Game: The Art of Delayed Gratification
Have you ever been really excited about something new, only to quit shortly after starting because you weren’t getting good enough or seeing the fruits of your effort as fast as you had thought you would? I certainly have.
In a modern digital era, everything is at the end of our fingertips. With the click of a button, you can call someone on the other side of the world, buy new clothes, order your favorite food, all without any hassle or need for any real effort. Could this be detrimental to our growth?
Read moreMassage and chiropractic working hand and hand
Karen Murray from Body Mechanics, found next door to Eastern Bay Chiropractic has kindly written a guest blog for us, talking about the benefits of massage.
Read moreWhat really separates chiropractic from the rest?
Every profession has an element that makes it unique, something that separates it and drives people to choose it over the other providers.
I’m going to share what makes chiropractic unique and what ultimately what made so much sense to me that I became a chiropractor.
Read moreChiropractic - To boost human performance
With the new year well and truly underway many people may have ventured down the path of being more active and exercising regularly. We are also approaching the time when many winter sports are starting up again, even if it is only pre-season training.
We’ve known for a long time now that chiropractic care is not only very helpful in allowing the body to heal and regulate itself more efficiently, but we also know that it helps the body perform better.
Read moreBack to School
It’s that time of year again. The majority of schools have started back up and your daily routine can finally return to normal during this often-stressful period of the year!
New teachers, friends, stationary and uniforms are just some of the changes that many children are currently facing in these first few weeks back and the question I am asking today is how can we make this year better than the last? And how can we better their schooling year?
Read moreThe Perfect Start; Chiropractic for kids
Imagine you’re an Olympic sprinter. You’re chasing your first ever gold medal and you feel you have a very good chance at winning this time around. Your training went perfectly, your body feels in top form and you’re the most confident you’ve ever been for a race.
Now imagine, that as the gun signals the start of the race, you slip just ever so slightly, your perfect start is ruined and the rest of the sprinters now have a head start of a few hundredths of a second. Will you still win the race?
Read moreQuality vs. Quantity… why not both?
It’s common knowledge that we are living longer and longer and a quick Google search tells me that there are anywhere from 150 to 600 people that are currently 110+ years old. On top of this the aging population in New Zealand continues to grow; the 2013 Census showing 73,000 people above the age of 85, this was a 29.4% increase in this age group compared to the 2006 Census (Yes, I love a good stat.)
I am going somewhere with the points above and that is the conversation around ‘quality of life’, which has been coming up A LOT in practice lately
Read moreWorking In The Dark: The nuts and bolts of chiropractic
Have you ever tried completing tasks in the dark? Or a dimly lit room? How difficult is it to know what is going on around you, let alone try and do things in that environment?
If you know it’s easier to do things when you can see and interpret everything that’s going on around you, wouldn’t you want the same working conditions for what’s going on inside your body?
Read moreIt's time to stop IGNORING your check engine light!
Have you ever had car trouble? I sure have and it is certainly not something you can plan for. When I was a student driving an absolute bomb of a car, not long before the summer break my engine light started to come on. At first it was intermittent but then it became constant and this is when I started to notice that something just wasn’t running quite right.
Read moreTo see is to know: The Purpose and Importance of Spinal X-rays
A question we often get asked, is “Why do we take X-rays?”. X-rays are a valuable tool in assessing the health of your spine and in making the correct adjustments to help your body thrive. What can they tell us and why are they important?
Read moreSleeping your way to wellness
Everyone loves a good sleep, whether it’s sleeping for a solid 12 hours or a simple half hour nap in the afternoon, we’ve all been there. But why do we sleep? Do we understand just how much our sleep really affects us?
Read morePosture, why it is so important
With the kids going back to school and the rest of us back at work I want to bring posture to your attention. With those heavy school bags and long days in the office, posture is something to be aware of, even during our downtime.
We are always being told to sit up straight, stop slouching and stand tall. But why is good posture important and how do we achieve it?
Read moreKids and Chiropractic: Growing healthy kids
ollowing on from our blog ‘Why should I take my infant to a chiropractor’ I wanted to write about the benefits of children being seen by a chiropractor, so I started researching and writing and writing and writing. Only to realise that I cannot cover all the benefits children can experience when receiving chiropractic care in one blog! So instead I have decided to break it down and focus on a different benefit each blog;
Read moreIs it safe to manipulate or 'crack' your own spine?
Many people are guilty 'self-adjusting', whether it be twisting their head to get that ‘pop’ in the neck, getting a bear hug from a friend or stretching over the back of a chair to get that satisfying ‘pop’ in their back to relieve the feeling of stiffness. But is this safe or could this habit be causing long term damage?
Read moreThe Amazing Baby Brain!
We see a lot of babies at EBC and subsequently talk with parents who are trying to make the best decisions for their precious little ones. There is so much information for new parents to filter and digest when it comes to parenting that it can become overwhelming. Combining this with the busy lives we live it is challenging to find information that we can rely on. The author of Well Adjusted Babies and Ticklish, Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani is a fantastic resource for parents wanting a holistic approach to raising healthy, happy and resilient children.
Read moreCaring for your spine during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the body is adjusting to the new demands of nourishing and growing a tiny human. It is amazing what the body achieves in nine short (well, long for the expectant mother!) months. As a baby develops the mother’s weight and center of gravity are projected forward. These changes affect how the body and spine move, putting the spine at risk of injury. Here are a few top tips to help mums-to-be protect their spine during pregnancy;
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