Coastline Chiropractic Newsletters

RSI and how to prevent it

RSI and how to prevent it

Are you aware of the toll repetitive tasks can have on your body? Many of us overlook this, but it's crucial to recognise the potential consequences, such as repetitive strain injury (RSI).

Snap, crackle, pop: Decoding the mysterious noises in your neck

Snap, crackle, pop: Decoding the mysterious noises in your neck

Does your neck pop, crack or grind when you move? If you're worried these noises might signal a problem like arthritis, read on for more information.

Better breathing can benefit your spine

Better breathing can benefit your spine

Do you pay attention to your breathing, or do you take this life-sustaining process for granted?

Mind your melatonin and sleep better

Mind your melatonin and sleep better

Melatonin has become a popular topic as awareness increases about the importance of sleep for our health and wellbeing.

New facts on remarkable fascia features

New facts on remarkable fascia features

Have you heard of fascia? If you haven’t, you’re not alone; this tissue type is present throughout your body but there isn’t a lot known about it.

Demystifying scoliosis - what is it and why does it matter?

Demystifying scoliosis - what is it and why does it matter?

Have you been told that you have scoliosis? Are you wondering what this is and what this means for your spine?

Improving your nervous system - naturally

Improving your nervous system - naturally

Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves — the parts that make up this system — are constantly at work. This allows you to adapt to your inner and outer worlds. In health, this promotes wellbeing.

Yoga has taken the world by storm, but how

Yoga has taken the world by storm, but how

do you know this practice is good for you? What are the benefits, and how can you stay safe?

The importance of zinc

The importance of zinc

Zinc is one of the trace minerals we need in our diet to stay healthy. We only require it in small amounts, but it has many important functions in our bodies.

The secret to healthy aging

The secret to healthy aging

You've likely heard of the term, “use it or lose it.” But why is it so important to keep moving
as you age?

Latissimus dorsi: the importance of this large muscle

Latissimus dorsi: the importance of this large muscle

Have you heard of the muscle, the latissimus dorsi? It’s often referred to as the ‘lats’. Exercises and gym equipment designed to maximise its bulk and streamline its V-shape are popular, but its role is far more than just looking good.
Feeling a pinch in your back?

Feeling a pinch in your back?

Do you have a pinched nerve, or wonder if you might? This condition can be incredibly painful; disabling even. So, it’s important to understand what it is, why it happens and how to find relief. Also, what steps may prevent a pinched nerve in the first place.

Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow

Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow

Do you have pain at your elbow? Is the discomfort worse on movement and everyday use?

Frozen shoulders can thaw

Frozen shoulders can thaw

Is your shoulder painful, and are you experiencing stiffness and disability which has worsened over time? 

Weight matters when it comes to joint pain

Weight matters when it comes to joint pain

When we consider joint pain, obesity is generally not the first thought that springs to mind.

Being smart about salt

Being smart about salt

Taking a closer look at the salt you get in your diet might surprise you. If you don’t keep track of your sodium intake, it could be time to start.

Learn more about your knees

Learn more about your knees

If you were to take 7500 daily steps over the course of 80 years, you would rack up over 219 million paces in your lifetime. That’s a lot of work for two knees.

Ankle Sprains: Prevention and Treatment

Ankle Sprains: Prevention and Treatment

A sprained ankle is a common injury in our sports loving communities. It often happens during soccer, footy, netball, running, and walking.

Your body’s balancing act

Your body’s balancing act

Have you given much thought to your balance? Or do you, like many others, take this ability for granted?

Lose the pain and improve your game!

Lose the pain and improve your game!

Have you ever sprinted for a backhand only to have a back spasm stop you in your tracks? Maybe you’ve been nursing spinal discomfort but it’s affecting your serve and smash? Back pain is common in tennis players; your sport might be causing, or making your pain worse.

Swimming for your life 

Swimming for your life 

If you’re looking for an activity that has an array of health benefits, consider taking up swimming. It’s a low-cost, low-impact, and relaxing activity that provides a full body workout.

Sleeping comfortably with lower back pain

Sleeping comfortably with lower back pain

As anyone with lower back pain will  know, it can take time to find the best sleeping position. But is the one you found comfortable and beneficial?

The benefits of being flexible

The benefits of being flexible

Most people know they should stretch their muscles before they exercise, but what happens if you stretch all the time?

If you make a conscious effort to stretch all your muscles throughout the day, not just before or after you exercise, you may discover some surprising benefits.

Sciatica Relief: are you on the right path?

Sciatica Relief: are you on the right path?

Many people think sciatica is a medical condition that describes back and leg pain. There are misconceptions around the causes and how to treat it with many believing there’s a “one size fits all” approach to alleviating it.

Chiropractic Care and What It Can Do For You [May/June 2019]

Chiropractic Care and What It Can Do For You [May/June 2019]

Around the world, chiropractors are using over 100 adjustment techniques to alleviate pain, enhance joint function, and reduce inflammation. What are they doing for you?

Taking Control of Chronic Back Pain [March/April 2019]

Taking Control of Chronic Back Pain [March/April 2019]

If you suffer from chronic pain, you may think no one understands how you feel. But, did you know one in five Australians are suffering from it too, and even more in the over-65 age bracket?