Chiropractic News

By Nathan Reynolds: Chiropractor Victoria Point Chiropractic Some of the most common questions asked by patients are mattress and pillow related. It is estimated that humans spend around 33 percent of their lives sleeping, so ensuring your mattress and sleep postures are correct is very important. In regards to correct mattress choice, it will vary depending on the person. In my opinion a healthy uninjured person needs a firm mattress. Our natural spinal curves inevitably increase under the weight of gravity after being upright all […]

Yes, Massage is back! We are open for both Massage therapy and Chiropractic. Many of 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 and 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 clients will be delighted with the news massage is back as you rely on regular massage to assist with pain relief, management of chronic conditions and for other reasons. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, remedial massage therapists Australia wide were directed to cease massage on the 25th March 2020. That directive was revised on Wednesday 22nd April 2020 permitting qualified remedial massage […]

By Jacob Keiller: Chiropractor Victoria Point Chiropractic  As a result of the Covid-19 health crisis, more people are now working and studying from home. However, people mention they are often lazier with their posture at home, than when in the workplace or an educational institution. It is very common after a long stint of looking down at a computer or phone to feel locked in that position and/or experience neck pain and headaches. Anatomically, we are designed to have our […]

The Covid-19 health crisis, with flow on social and economic effects is causing grief locally and worldwide. Our thoughts and best wishes are extended to all patients, their families and the community at large for the duration of this unprecedented challenge. Brisbane CBD, Cleveland and Victoria Point Chiropractic are open and will remain open unless advice to the contrary becomes available. Chiropractic is an essential service and has an important role treating spinal and musculoskeletal problems that may otherwise result […]

By Leonie Schooling: Chiropractor Victoria Point Chiropractic According to the Heart Foundation, just 30 minutes of brisk walking a day can increase your heart and lung fitness and reduce your risk of heart disease. It also increases muscle strength and endurance, creates a better posture and improves your spinal health. Walking is the perfect low impact exercise that can easily fit into your busy schedule. Here are a few tips from the Chiropractic Association of Australia (ACA) on how to […]

It’s that time of year again where the holidays are coming to an end and we need to start thinking about our return to school, university and perhaps to work. This can be a stressful time of year and in all the chaos that the “back to school” period brings, we often overlook small details that can have a significant effect on our future health and well-being. Kiddies backpacks, student’s satchels and laptop bags are important purchases that require consideration […]

Our chiropractors, massage therapists and receptionists appreciate and thank you for your patronage, support and cooperation throughout 2019. We hope you and your family has a safe, enjoyable Xmas break and a healthy, prosperous 2020.

By Rhys Dale: Chiropractor Cleveland Chiropractic As we approach the holiday season, let’s have a chat about one of the more common symptoms chiropractors see, lateral hip pain. By far the most common cause of lateral hip pain is gluteal tendinopathy, but there can also be swelling of the trochanteric bursa which sits above. The conditions typically arise from compression and poor healing capacity of these tissues. Often this is due to a functional weakness of the glute medius and […]

By Nathan Reynolds: Chiropractor at Victoria Point Chiropractic As a chiropractor I see many cases of lower back injury with one of the most common causes being bending incorrectly from the waist. In this article I share a simple strategy to decrease the chance of low back pain occurring during bending. People often present with severe low back pain after feeling a twinge whilst bending over to pick something up off the ground. Usually, the object is light, such as […]

By Jacob Keiller: Chiropractor at Victoria Point Chiropractic. Gardening is an extremely popular hobby with all age groups, from kids to young couples and more senior folk. It has been shown that gardening helps improve self esteem and mental health. It can also reduce stress and provide a regular sense of accomplishment. For these reasons and others, many of us spend hours at a time in the garden finding happiness in the dirt. Whether it is eagerly awaiting vegetables to […]