Allergies are fast becoming a major health problem in developed countries. The prevalence of allergic disorders in Australia is among the highest in the world with nearly 20% of the population being affected by at least one allergic disorder. If you happen to suffer from allergies you will know just how debilitating they can be. People … Read more
What is a TENS machine? TENS machine, short for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, is a device which is regularly used by health professionals to help treat and manage pain. Electrode pads are applied to the skin in the area of pain which transmits a low-voltage electrical signal to the area. When the device is being … Read more
PILLOWS! We spend a significant amount of our time using them, in fact roughly one third of our lives are spent sleeping. Yet very few of us administer proper care when it comes to cleaning and updating our bedding. This mostly stems from a lot of misinformation about how to best look after your pillow … Read more
In the earliest years of your child’s life it natural to have a lot of questions about absolute everything. Regardless of the topic in question, you will find you are faced with many contrasting opinions, and this can lead to confusion. We have put together this helpful guide which contains all you need to know … Read more
Pregnancy Pillows are a must for all expectant mothers. Pregnancy is without a doubt one of the most exciting times in any woman’s life. During this time the expectant mothers body will be experiencing many changes in order to support the baby which is growing and developing inside of her. Some of the physiological changes associated with pregnancy include: … Read more
Are you suffering from tailbone pain, or coccydynia as it is formally known? Does it hurt you to sit for extended periods of time? Rest assured you are not alone because each year countless Australians suffer from coccydynia. There are a number of things that can cause coccydynia. The most likely cause is trauma or … Read more
A cool pillow is a must if you are one of the many people who suffer from overheating at night whilst trying to sleep. It seems to be one of the most common problems when determining why people suffer from restless sleep. At some point or another we have all experienced that feeling of being … Read more
Tailbone pain, or as it is more formally known, coccyx pain (coccydynia) is immensely prevalent in populations with sedentary occupations. Here in our chiropractic clinic, we see many incidences of tailbone pain in office workers, drivers & other people whose occupation requires them to be seated for long periods. The specific cause of coccyx pain … Read more
Electronic nerve stimulation has long been used as a method of alleviating pain, often as a replacement to painkiller medications, which is why TENS machines are becoming so popular. TENS refers to Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation. What this basically means is an electrical current is sent through the skin via surface electrodes or pads which attach … Read more
Are you spending countless nights awake because your partner is snoring? Do you yourself have an issue with snoring? Let us help you put all those restless nights behind you by giving you a better understanding of what causes snoring and how the right anti-snoring pillow can help you. Pretty much everyone will snore occasionally, … Read more
We have all suffered from a neck pain and headaches at one point in our lives and it’s no secret how debilitating they can be. For some people neck pain is a regular occurrence and they suffer with this pain daily, so it is not uncommon for us to be asked “What pillow is best … Read more
