Keep your back in check this holiday!

In just a blink of the eye, we are almost approaching mid-December but more importantly, the long-awaited holiday and planned vacations. However, vacations often involve travelling and we all know that travelling in cars or planes for lengthy periods can be uncomfortable and even painful for our back, spine, and neck.

To alleviate or prevent back and neck pain from occurring, try these travel tips the next time you’re on a flight or road trip:

1.       Empty your back pockets:

Sitting on a stuffed wallet can shift your body to one side thereby throwing off your alignment and compress the sciatic nerve. This can result in pain and numbness.

2.       Make sure the driver’s seat is comfortable:
Ensure that the seat is raised enough so you can clearly see the road and adjust the seat’s angle. Try not to sit with your knees being higher than your hips for long periods at a time as it can flatten the spine and rotate the pelvis. This can lead to bad posture and pain.

3.       Use both hands when driving:
Gripping the steering wheel with only one hand can create unwanted rotation in the spine which may lead to back pain.

4.       Adjust car mirrors:
Ensure that you have a clear view without having to overextend, twist or turn your neck and back too much when checking the mirror as this can also cause discomfort and pain.

5.       Ask the flight attendant for a pillow:
Placing a pillow between your lower back and the chair is a good way to keep your spine straight and prevent slouching which may lead to back and neck pain.

6.       Move around the plane:
Staying stationary during long haul travel can stress the spine and induce back pain or worsen existing back pain. When the safety light is turned off, see if there is room at the back for some quick stretching to ease stiffness.

From Doctor Yoon and the friendly team at Spinal Care Chiropractic Sydney Olympic Park, we wish you a happy holiday and prosperous New Year.

To book in an appointment before we close for the holidays on the 25th of December until the 3rd of January, call us now on (02) 8964 6385 or simply book online through our 'Make a booking' link.

Chronic poor posture

Chronic poor posture is the number one leading cause of office workers' pain and discomfort. 
If you suffer from:
- Headaches
-Sinus pressure
- Neck pain or neck ache and back pain or back ache
- Tingling in the arm, fingers or leg
- Frozen shoulders/ loss of function in the shoulder
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Allergies
Chiropractic care can ease or eliminate the symptoms mentioned above by putting the body back into proper alignment. 
Call us today on 02 8964 6385 or book online using our online booking or visit us at 5A/7 Murray Rose Avenue Sydney Olympic Park Nsw 2127 and let us take care of your health.

Case Study Posture

Tom first attended our clinic to for a sharp pain in his mid back and better posture. 

After treatment he noticed an increase in breathe, felt taller and no pain in the mid back

You may notice;

Shoulder to Neck Alignment
Open through the Chest
Improved balance

Are you or do you know anyone suffering from bad posture, back pain or neck pain? Make a booking to see how we can help you using our online booking or simply call us on 8964 6385 or visit our clinic at 5A/7 Murray Rose Avenue Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 and our friendly receptionist will help you find a date and time that suits you.

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractors use hands on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments, the theory being that proper alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine, will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. Manipulation is used to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury caused by a traumatic event, such as falling, or repetitive stress, such as sitting without proper back support. Chiropractic is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It also relieves back pain and neck pain from various causes including accidents, sports injuries, muscle strains and headaches.

What is spinal manipulation?

Spinal manipulation is a generic term used for any kind of therapeutic movement of the spine, it is the application of quick but strong pressure on a joint between two vertebrae of the spine. The pressure twists or rotates the joint beyond its normal range of motion and causes a sharp cracking noise. That distinctive noise is believed to be caused by the breaking of a vacuum or the release of a bubble into the synovial fluid, the clear, thick fluid that lubricates the spinal and other joints. Spinal manipulation can be done either directly by pushing on the vertebrae or indirectly by twisting the neck or upper part of the body. It should be done to only one spinal joint at a time. Chiropractors accomplish this by positioning the body so the force they exert is focused on one joint while parts of the spine above and below are held very still. Most spinal manipulation treatments take somewhere between 10 and 20 minutes and are scheduled two or three times a week initially. There will be significant improvement to your body and you will notice it in a couple of weeks.

Spinal manipulation and chiropractic care is generally considered a safe and effective treatment for acute low back pain, the type of sudden injury that results from moving furniture, excessive exercise or getting whiplash from a car accident. Acute back pain which is more common than chronic pain, lasts no more than six weeks and typically gets better on its own or quicker with chiropractic care.

Call us today on 8964 6385 or simply book online using our online booking or visit us at 5A/7 Murray Rose Avenue Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 and let us take care of your spine.