Sitting is said o be the new smoking… What does this mean?
<br /> It is now recognised that inactivity is dangerous for your health and that sitting for long periods is should be avoided. It has been suggested that the long term health impact from sitting may well be as serious for us as smoking. protect yourself by; Notice what you do and don't do in your work day. What patterns do you have and do they lock you into inactivity? buying a tracker such as a fit bit to see how many steps a day you actually take put some things out of reach such as your printer so that you have to get up to use them set an alarm on your phone to remind you that it is […]
What is the age range of people who come to Rod for chiropractic?
I work with people of all ages. The youngest baby was 4 days old and I often work with people in their late 80s and early 90s. The impulse of the Activator instrument is adjusted to match the size and health of the patient and which part of the body is being treated. The strongest settlings are for the pelvis and low back in adults and lightest for the upper neck and base of the skull. &amp;amp;lt;img src="https://rodmcleanchiropractic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/27_image-asset.jpg" alt=""&amp;amp;gt; For children, babies, the elderly and the frail I use Activator settings that are appropriate and, because of the speed of the Activator's impulse, surprisingly light settings are all that is required.
Is it important to allow your children to crawl?
<br /> Beware of bounders & walkers for little ones. As children develop they stretch their boundaries and struggle to be able to do the thing that is just out of their reach. This struggle is an integral part of their development. If you make it easy for your child to bypass this (struggle) developmental process they miss out on a part of their integrative development. It is important to let your children crawl before they walk.
What can you do that’s good for your joints?
What can you do that is beneficial for your joints? Check out these don’ts and Dos DON'T; Run in worn shoes. Pound protesting joints. For example' running with sore ankles, feet or knees. Get yourself checked out by a qualified person. Eat junk food or consume a high sugar diet. DO; 1. Make sure that spinal and limb joints are not jammed or restricted – this is a chiropractor's skill area 2. Exercise so that you Stretch and maintain joint flexibility Load your joints with light to moderate weight - regular loading is good for your joints Cross train or vary your exercise on consecutive days 3. Eat nutritious food. Avoid sugar which some nutritionists claim can acidify your […]
What shape are you in?
What shape are you in? How do you know? How often do you have your spine checked? These are a very important questions for your health! If we’re talking about your teeth, blood pressure, liver function, PAP smears, for example, you are presented with results because an expert has specifically checked the normality of your system for you. By law, your car is checked each year, but what about your spine? BUT... When was the last time that your spine was checked? Your mechanic will check for joints in your car that are too tight or too loose and adjust them back to a normal. Similarly, chiropractors check your spine for normal or abnormal patterns of movement and adjust joints […]
Food for Health
7 simple suggestions about Food for Your Health Simply incorporate any or all of the following 7 suggestions; 1. Food prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients 2. Organic produce is better 3. Shop as locally as you can and be mindful or the origin of your food 4. Rainbow foods – eat the full spectrum of coloured fruits and vegetables such as purple carrots 5. Unrefined foods – use cold pressed oils, wild caught salmon 6. Give sugar in all its forms a miss 7. Reduce / avoid fruit juices – they are very high in sugar and are NOT HEALTHY for children Start with the easiest options […]
Can your physical pain ever be a reflection of inner pain?
<img src="https://rodmcleanchiropractic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/33_image-asset.jpg" alt=""> IS PHYSICAL PAIN EVER A REFLECTION OF INNER PAIN? The short answer is YES… and we have all experienced this. This is often referred to as the body mind connection, where emotional stress shows up as a body symptom. When people are stressed they may experience; tightness in their shoulders, increased/decreased appetite, difficulty in sleeping or headaches for example. Working with people to manage or reduce underlying stress or anxiety has been an interest of mine for many years and I have frequently worked with people who describe living with complex trauma and/or experiencing significant loss and grief. I completed a Master of Social Work Qualifying and worked concurrently with my chiropractic practice for several years as […]
