Chiropractic Articles

Headaches throughout life are extremely common, with every person experiencing them at least once. However, not all people experience migraines, though some may be experiencing them without actually being aware of them.    So what’s the difference between a headache and a migraine?   Migraines are generally far more debilitating than a headache and are generally characterized by their severity and often nausea. Women are three times ...

Neck Pain and Chiropractic Neck pain is an extremely common problem presented to Chiropractors today, with almost 66 per cent of the population experiencing neck stiffness and pain at some point in their lives. Although discomfort may be felt in the neck it can be caused by a large number of other stressors and spinal problems.    Many patients report a constant pulling or throbbing in the neck or ...

We hear it time and time again, but it seems that many parents and children still don’t listen to the warnings and the advice. Breakfast is by far the most important meal of the day.   A healthy daily breakfast can help reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Breakfast gives us the energy to get through the first part of the day, as well as helping ...

Baby walkers have been around since as far back at 1851, but as technology has improved have become more popular. Basically, the device is one that supports children, usually aged between four and 16 months, who cannot walk, to move from one place to another. When an infant is growing and developing, its body is changing and strengthening at a rapid pace. Everything that a baby or ...

Have you been living with troublesome back pain or neck pain for some time? Or has it appeared suddenly through heavy lifting, a sporting injury, jarring or twisting the wrong way? Whatever the reason, it’s important to seek help before any secondary issues start to emerge.    Back pain can interfere with a good night’s sleep, your ability to work, coping with daily activities, or can lead to limited ...

Chiropractor Adelaide – A Gentle Treatment Option One of the most obvious benefits of chiropractic care is that they can often heal the spine without the need for invasive surgery or potentially dangerous prescription drugs. A chiropractor offers a far gentler, and more natural, alternative, which looks to remedy the root cause of back pain, rather than covering the symptom.  For example, your back or neck pain ...

Over the years Walkerville Chiropractic has enjoyed a great deal of recognition as a leader both locally and nationally. At a local level, we competed in the Messenger Local Business Awards from 2009 – 2012. We were winners in 2009, 2011 and 2012, and finalists in 2010. At a national level, we entered the National Small Business Champion Awards in 2013 and 2014, winning both ...

Old man winter is knocking on the door again, and often he brings with him a whole new set of viruses and colds. The cold and dreary weather can also make it hard to find the motivation or time to stay fit and active during the cold months. But being cold is no excuse to send your health and fitness routine into hibernation.  Here are some good ways to keep ...

There is no doubt among experts about the beneficial properties of omega-3 fatty acids. Chiropractors in Adelaide and other Australian cities have long been advocates of their healing properties. However, despite the known benefits, evidence suggests that the Australian diet is dangerously deficient in many of the best omega-3 fatty acids, leading to disease and illness. Research in the area has even shown links to severe immune and behavioural disorders ...

A good diet and exercise does wonders for your health, but there is always more you can do to improve your health and better your overall well being. Daily supplementation of beneficial vitamins and minerals has been scientifically proven to improve health and reduce the risk and development of chronic disease. While there’s nothing better than the real thing, sometimes getting the recommended doses of vitamins in your diet can ...

Through history, food and drink have become a mode of celebration, sharing and festivity. As time has passed, what we consume has changed drastically – from the pure agricultural produce of many centuries passed to the genetically modified and fast-food options of today. What you eat and drink has an enormous effect on your body’s ability to function at its best. Eating well can enhance virtually every aspect of your ...

Whether we realise it or not, toxins are a part of our everyday life. While they may be a frequent occurrence in our environment, they can disrupt the function of our body and stop us from performing at our best. They come in the way of things like heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, food additives, medications, supplements, pollutants or simple filters in the food and water we consume. They also occur ...

There is no argument over the link between physical and psychological wellbeing. Anyone who has had a chronic or acute injury can tell you that the impact on their mental health was not a positive one. Unfortunately, psychological pain can also have an impact on a person physical well being; affecting their sleep, digestion, cause headaches, decreased concentration and affect the persons overall function as a human being. This creates ...

What we put into our bodies has a direct correlation to what we get out of it; it’s long been known that a healthy diet, complemented with regular exercise, is the healthiest lifestyle for long-term good health. While many people already know this, it’s often forgotten that what we consume also has an impact upon how we think and our general brain function. This functioning is not only controlling the ...