Chiropractic News

WHAT IS THE CERVICAL SPINE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? (By Li-Sa Choi: Chiropractor at Victoria Point Chiropractic) A healthy functioning human spine should have 3 specific curves when observed from a side view.  These curves act as shock absorbers, support erect posture, help with balance and allow neural information to travel from the brain to your limbs and other organs. The neck curve or cervical lordosis protects the neck from damage and irritation, reduces stress and strains on the […]

We are pleased to announce that Jenny Roppola will be practicing as a chiropractor at Cleveland Chiropractic from February 2017. Please read Jenny’s profile on the Cleveland page of this website. To appoint with Jenny call Cleveland Chiropractic on 07 3286 5470.

Bethany and Andrew Higgins have proudly announced the safe arrival on the 26th January 2017 of their healthy baby girl. She weighed 3.89kgs and was 54cms long. Bethany and Isabelle are both doing well. As usual, Beth looks fit and healthy, but amazingly so considering it was only days ago that she delivered her little girl.

BACK TO SCHOOL (By Gareth Hood: Chiropractor at Victoria Point Chiropractic) It’s that time of year when the little ones are starting to complain they are bored, but also complain about going back to school. New shoes, uniforms, books, pens and pencils all need to be purchased. And let’s not forget the item that carries all this equipment, ‘the school bag’. From a chiropractor’s perspective, the school bag is an extremely important purchase. Selecting an appropriate bag for the size […]

Many patients know that a fire destroyed our Victoria Point Chiropractic premises on the evening of 15th December 2016. At this stage the cause of the fire has not been ascertained but we do know there was no criminal activity involved. An electrical issue is being considered as the most probable reason. Victoria Point Chiropractic reopened at new premises on Monday 9th January 2017 at Victoria Point Lakeside. Our contact details have not changed so please call 3207 9000 for […]

We are pleased to announce that Jasmine de Wind will be practicing as a chiropractor at Cleveland Chiropractic from Monday 7th November 2016. Please read Jasmine’s profile on the Cleveland page of this website. To appoint with Jasmine call Cleveland Chiropractic on 07 3286 5470.

NEGATIVE HEALTH EFFECTS OF PROLONGED SITTING – A reminder for the holiday season (By: Rhys Dale – Chiropractor & Director of Cleveland Chiropractic) Prolonged sitting has been shown time and time again to be detrimental to our health. So, with the holiday season just around the corner, let’s have a chat about the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. The human body is designed specifically for constant movement.  We have over 360 joints and around 700 skeletal muscles throughout the body. […]

DRY NEEDLING & CHIROPRACTIC (By: Chiropractor Dannielle Medhurst – Cleveland Chiropractic) To help improve well being of their patients, chiropractors recommend and / or administer other modalities, including dry needling. Dry needling is based on theories similar but not exclusive to traditional acupuncture. It is distinguishable from acupuncture as it does not use the full range of traditional theories of Chinese Medicine. It is used for the treatment of myofascial (muscular) trigger points. A trigger point is a hypersensitive region, knot […]

STRESS AFFECTS US ALL (By: Chiropractor Dannielle Medhurst Cleveland Chiropractic) Stress affects us all and is a cause of mental and physical dysfunction. Stress is difficult to define because of its varied symptoms and experience for each individual. For example, a roller-coaster ride can cause anxiety for some but pleasure for others. The term ‘stress’, as currently used is ‘the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change’.  Many life events or tasks are not stressful because resources are […]

James Jin graduated as a Chiropractor from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic in 2014. He is a member of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA). Prior to joining Cleveland Chiropractic in May 2016, James had practised in rural NSW and on the Gold Coast. He decided to move to the Redlands region of Queensland for a change in lifestyle.