It has been suggested that an individual suffering from chronic pain is recommended to visit a chiropractor, or here at Spinal Care, Dr George Hardas who has extensive training in the spine, pain management and cognitive behavioural therapy as an alternative to the use of pain medication. Where pain medicationis seen to mask the pain […]
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Treating whiplash at Spinal Care
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/ 02/04/2019
trained Chiropractor, with a 5 year degree and an additional completion of 10 years of clinical research at the Orthopedic Research Institute at St George Hospital, operates at Spinal Care, a
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Neck and shoulder pain (interrelated)
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/ 26/03/2019
Up to 20% of the adult population experiences shoulder symptoms at any one time. Shoulder pain is the second most common
musculoskeletal condition in the upper extremities. Shoulder pain can often be interrelated with neck pain.
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Activator Methods
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/ 19/03/2019
The Activator Methods, a technique used by many Chiropractors utilised a small device known as the “Acitvator Adjusting Instrument” to rehabilitate and improve function to focused joints/vertebra within the spine. The Activator Adjusting Instrument is a hand-held spring-loaded device that is activated by compressing a handle on the shank of the instrument. It delivers a […]
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Frozen shoulder/ Adhesive Capsulitis
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/ 12/03/2019
Functional anatomy – the surface area of the humeral head is two to four times that of the glenoid. The diameter of the humeral head is nearly twice that of the glenoid when measured in the transverse plane. This lack of particular contact contributes to the inherent instability of the gleno-humeral joint. Stability of […]
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Lumbar spine instability relative to intervertebral disk degeneration
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/ 05/03/2019
Segmental instability which is associated with the lumbar spine is often seen as one of the leading causes of lower back pain (LBP), however, the instability relative to the spine is not defined properly and can is frequently misunderstood. In simple form, instability of the spine notes that extreme motion which goes ahead of […]
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Activator Methods
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/ 26/02/2019
The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique can be identified as a practice of determining and treating varying forms of neck, back and head pains (including migraines and chronic headaches), and is utilised by some Chiropractors. This technique employs a small apparatus which is called the “Activator Adjusting Instrument” that is hand held and works to […]
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Sleep, Mental Health & Chiropractic Care
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/ 12/02/2019
There is a well developed link between sleep and mental health, whereby a lack of sleep has been seen to have disturbances on an individual’s mental health as well as their psychological capacity. What sleep is said to be is a constructed living derivation of resilience and the capability to rebound and recover. Those […]
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Australia’s International Endurance Race
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/ 05/02/2019
During this year’s “2019 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour” race, our very own Dr George Hardas volunteered and was appointed as a race official over the four day event. An event which attracts some of the most renowned entrants, stands as one of the primary international tests of endurance. Noting its significance, this event welcomes an […]
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The Nature of Headaches
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/ 22/01/2019
Headaches are a common reason for visiting a Neurologist, a primary care provider or an emergency department. Most headaches that cause a medical visit are benign in nature in that the pain is self limited and mortality and or irreversible morbidity is unlikely. These benign headaches may be one of primary headache disorders such […]
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Treating pain with Chiropractic Care
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/ 15/01/2019
“Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage”. Further it is important to illustrate the scientific importance of the understanding of neuronal mechanisms involved in nociception, the patients response to pain, and the resulting pain management. It helps validate what […]
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Shoulder pain in swimmers
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/ 08/01/2019
An estimated 100 million participants enjoy swimming at all levels. Swimming has no impact activity and few inherent risks except for overuse problems. Stroke characteristics in swimming have four phases: reach/catch/pull/recovery. Arm action provides the main (75%) propulsion in all strokes except breaststroke. Elite swimmers rely on their shoulders for an average of 13,000 […]
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Sleep “Dos and Dont’s” – the Chiropractic recommendation
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/ 18/12/2018
In order to achieve a proper night’s sleep, there are multiple recommended “Dos and Don’ts”, which aim to maximise your quality of sleep and comfort, and minimise your discomfort and inability to sleep. A list of the before sleep “Do’s” consist of: Stick to a schedule:– If you sleep late on the weekend, you’ll […]
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GLEN Lesion – shoulder pain
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/ 11/12/2018
Glen lesion ganglion cyst arising from the superior Labrum with entrapment of the inferior branch of the suprascapular nerve. Suprascapular nerve entrapment can be caused by: direct or indirect trauma or dislocation, entrapment beneath the superior transverse scapula ligament at the suprascapular notch, compression by osteochondroma or malignant tumor, and compression by ganglion cyst. Ganglion […]
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Spinal Injuries During Childhood
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/ 04/12/2018
Spinal injury can begin from the forces and stresses of birth, especially if forceps or suction are used. Falls from prams and high chairs, tumbles down steps, constant bumps to the head and bottom whilst learning to walk, falls out of trampolines, sporting and car accidents all contribute to accumulated stress on the framework of […]
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