Running is one of the most popular types of exercise in Australia. The reasons for its popularity are simple — it can be done almost anywhere, requires no special equipment, and burns a lot of calories. Running also offers many health benefits such as weight control, decreased blood pressure and cholesterol, and relief from stress. Running really …
With the festive season fast approaching, it is a time for celebration, relaxation and letting your hair down. Unfortunately this period can also take a toll on our bodies in some cases effecting our spine and nervous system. This could be the result of indulging in a little too much alcohol, lugging around those heavy …
It’s that time of the year where we find ourselves rushing around to get everything done, buying presents, getting celebrations organised and setting in place some resolutions for the new year. Sometimes I think to myself: “Is the planet earth spinning faster than before?” Can anyone actually complete everything they need to do in 24 hours. Besides …
I sat down with our highly sought after Massage Therapist and Kinesiologist Camila Goncalves to find out a little bit more about her and what she does best. What is holisitic kinesiology? Kinesiology is a practice that relies on the philosophy that under the right conditions the body has the ability to heal itself. Kinesiology …
Have you been taking over the counter magnesium supplements and find they aren’t doing a thing? Or perhaps you’ve heard of people having adverse reactions to magnesium supplements such as diarrhoea or stomach pain and discomfort. Magnesium is so important as it is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps …
Many people associate massages with relaxation which is definitely an important factor, however massage therapy has a wide array of benefits that can vastly improve your quality of life. Medical research has shown that massage is effective in: pain relief, reduced anxiety and depression, reduced blood pressure as well as achieving a healthy heart rate. …
If you are putting up with unnecessary pain, we can offer you back pain help! Australian’s are living longer than ever before and with that comes an increased want to be healthy, active and capable of getting the most out of those extra years. Unfortunately, back pain is one of the top three causes of …
We are thrilled to announce our very own Sydney chiropractor, Dr Chris Agius, has been honoured with the Chiropractic Association of Australia (NSW) award for Teaching and Learning 2015. On top of practising full time in the Back to Basics Clinics, Chris also co-convenes the chiropractic skills subject for the 1st year Masters of Chiropractic …
Recently we’ve discovered a young girl doing extraordinary things. At the tender age of 11 Juliette has created a lemonade stand to raise money for research into Motor Neurone Disease. This is a cause that is very close to our hearts and we simply had share with you Juliette’s story as told by her mother. …
One of the most exciting things about getting back into the routine of the New Year is that we get a kick start on our favourite sports. Whether you go to the gym, play in a sporting team or just run up and down the sideline cheering your kids on, sport is great way to …
Pins and Needles, or Paresthesia as it is correctly named, is a strange sensation of tingling or prickling which is most commonly felt in the hands and feet. We’ve all experienced it at least once, where a body part has ‘fallen asleep’ after we’ve unknowingly had too much pressure on it and caused the blood …
Scoliosis and your child Many adult spinal disorders arise from undetected adolescent problems. One of the most debilitating and also most common spinal disorders is scoliosis. Scoliosis is the unnatural lateral curvature of the spine. A mild scoliosis is said it occur in 50% of the population and usually does not require any specific treatment …
How Massage Can Help Headaches: Natural Relief That Works Headaches affect millions of people daily, often disrupting productivity and quality of life. While medication offers temporary relief, many are turning to natural solutions, like massage therapy, for long-term headache management. In this article, we explore how massage can help headaches and why it’s becoming a …
Chiropractic is one of the fastest growing health professions, but many people still don’t understand exactly what a Chiropractor does. It is a common misconception that Chiropractors are ‘back doctors’ and only treat the spine. So exactly what is Chiropractic? Put simply, Chiropractors study the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how to improve their function. …
