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Looking for New Years Resolution... Improve Your Posture in 2023

sydneyfamilychiro

Jan 18
4 min

Looking for New Years Resolution... Improve Your Posture in 2023

Unfortunately, poor posture is quite common among Australians and can affect humans of any age. “The complications of poor posture include back pain, spinal dysfunction, joint degeneration, rounded shoulders and a potbelly. Suggestions to improve your posture include regular exercise and stretching, ergonomic furniture and paying attention to the way your body feels” Source: Better Health Common postural issues we see in practice Common postural issues we see include: 1. Head

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4 ways poor posture can impact your life!

sydneyfamilychiro

Dec 10, 2022
4 min

4 ways poor posture can impact your life!

Poor posture can result in a number of different pains and problems, the most common including: Lower back pain Neck pain/ shoulder pain Headaches Increased stress and fatigue What are the benefits of maintaining good posture? Creating good posture habits and maintaining good posture throughout the day takes the added pressure off your joints, nerves and muscles. This allows your body to work and function at its optimal ability. Maintaining good posture helps to reduce and/or

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Can poor posture affect the way you breathe?

sydneyfamilychiro

Nov 21, 2022
3 min

Can poor posture affect the way you breathe?

Normal respiration (breathing) is a very intricate function. Poor posture has a direct link to poor diaphragm mobility, poor chest expansion, and reduced alveolar ventilation, in turn lowering your respiratory capacity. Our diaphragm is our major muscle for respiration, which separates our lungs and abdomen. When we don’t use our diaphragm, we then have to use secondary muscles of respiration (sternocleidomastoid, scalenes, trapezius) that originate from the neck/shoulders to

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sydneyfamilychiro

Nov 9, 2022
2 min

Foods that fight Inflammation

What does an anti-inflammatory diet do? Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation. Intermittent bouts of inflammation directed at truly threatening invaders protect your health. However, sometimes inflammation persists, day in and day out, even when you are not threatened by a foreign invader. That's when inflammation can beco

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Women’s Health Week 2022 - It’s all about you!

sydneyfamilychiro

Sep 6, 2022
3 min

Women’s Health Week 2022 - It’s all about you!

Women’s Health Week (5 – 11 September 2022) is a reminder to set aside time for your health and wellbeing and for everyone to make their health a priority. The theme for this year’s Women’s Health Week is It’s all about you with the following key messages: It’s okay to put yourself first Get your health checked out We’re with you For the week, we are providing resources and information to highlight the importance of looking after your health. We also want to help women unders

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sydneyfamilychiro

Jun 14, 2022
1 min

Do you Love what WE DO?

We’re proud to announce we have been nominated for the Local Business Awards, in the Outstanding Health Improvement Services category. “The Local Business Awards acknowledge outstanding local business and their people who go above and beyond – providing an exceptional Health Improvement Services and service experience.” Voting has now opened for the Outstanding Health Improvement Services So if you love what Simon and the Team @ Sydney Family Chiropractic do, please click on

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sydneyfamilychiro

May 16, 2022
3 min

EVERYDAY WALKING

Walking is a simple, inexpensive and easy activity offering many benefits for health and general wellbeing. Despite this, it can be challenging to find time to walk in a busy day. Whether it’s our family, work, studies or other commitments vying for our attention, sometimes we need to be creative in how we incorporate walking into our daily life. As we embark on the new year ahead, here are some ideas on how you can incorporate walking into your daily life: Morning: Starting

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sydneyfamilychiro

Jul 13, 2021
3 min

DOES MEDICARE COVER CHIROPRACTIC?

At least once a week a patient will ask us “Does Medicare cover Chiropractic?” or Can I bulk bill my chiropractic visits” We are happy to tell them that the answer is yes. Not all chiropractors will bulkbill Medicare so it is important that you check that when booking an appointment with a Chiropractor. As part of your Medicare coverage you are entitled to up to five bulk billed chiropractic visits a year fully paid for by Medicare. This is organised by your GP through a Chro

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sydneyfamilychiro

Nov 25, 2020
2 min

Straighten Up this Summer

Summer is well and truly on its way! The trees have bloomed, the weather is getting warmer and we’re all slowly starting to come out of hibernation. Whether you’re giving the house a little freshen up or just want to get the body moving again, here are a few simple tips that may help you ease the strain on your spine this summer. Summer Cleaning This time is perfect for sprucing up the home and finally doing some of those chores you have been avoiding for months. Cleaning can

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3 easy steps to strengthen your immune system, naturally

sydneyfamilychiro

Jun 23, 2020
3 min

3 easy steps to strengthen your immune system, naturally

The covid-19 pandemic has shone a much needed light on health. With the world reacting to crisis, many have begun to contemplate the importance of baseline wellbeing. After all, a functional immune system is a key factor in protecting against infection. Questions have been raised like: How do we build a healthy immune system? How can we empower our bodies to fight off infection, should it occur? How can we maximise a swift and effective response? Let’s look at three natural s

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Looking for Support?
Are your Flip Flops giving you enough support....

sydneyfamilychiro

Mar 2, 2020
2 min

Looking for Support? Are your Flip Flops giving you enough support....

Archies Thongs now Available, with new stock arriving weekly, we have plenty of Sizes and Colours available in Clinic,

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The Netflix Effect - Is Binge Watching Giving You A Backache?

sydneyfamilychiro

Feb 5, 2020
2 min

The Netflix Effect - Is Binge Watching Giving You A Backache?

Chiro Can Help! Most of the time, when people watch TV, they are either slouching or sitting in ways that put strain on their shoulders, bac

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Neck Pain Treatment - Lets put it into Perspective

sydneyfamilychiro

Jan 3, 2020
2 min

Neck Pain Treatment - Lets put it into Perspective

Statistics show that surgery and opioids are far more risky than neck manipulation for the treatment of Neck Pain. Be informed,

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sydneyfamilychiro

Dec 4, 2019
2 min

The Four Ps of Posture

Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting or lying down. When your posture is poor this can increase press

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sydneyfamilychiro

Nov 8, 2019
2 min

Magnesium - How can it help recovery?

Schedule an appointment with Dr Simon Hristov or Dr Marc Villaescusa online. It's easy, fast and secure. Magnesium - How can it help recover

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sydneyfamilychiro

Nov 4, 2019
2 min

Chiropractic Care for Sciatica

Sydney Family Chiropractic provides treatment for patients suffering from Sciatica include adjustments (spinal manipulation). Manipulation f

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sydneyfamilychiro

Oct 27, 2019
2 min

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What is it?

Manual therapies like chiropractic care help with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Chiropractic methods of treatment can include gentle manipulation

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sydneyfamilychiro

Oct 10, 2019
1 min

Do you have Scoliosis?

Our Chiropractors at Sydney Family Chiropractic in the Beverly Hills are trained and equipped to look after Scoliosis and help you manage the associated chronic pain that can be experienced. If you know someone who needs help, contact us today. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause

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sydneyfamilychiro

Oct 10, 2019
1 min

Back to School - Backpack Safety

When it comes to school, there is more than just uniforms and homework to worry about. Check out our essential back to school backpack safety ideas. Backpack Safety Checklist A few simple things to keep in min Is the backpack the correct size for your child? Does that backpack have padded shoulder straps for comfort? Are the shoulder straps adjustable? Does your child use both straps? Does the backpack have a padded back? Does the backpack have compartments to keep contents i

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