Lower Back Pain: Understanding & Treating Lumbar Arthritis

Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whilst arthritis is typically understood as occurring in the joints of the knees and hands it also commonly targets the spine, leading to arthritis of the lower back, also known as Lumbar Arthritis. This condition can cause significant discomfort and can impact an individual’s quality of life.  In this article we will help…

Ankle Sprains Unveiled: The Difference Between Inversion & Eversion

Ankle sprains are very common injuries which occur when the supporting ligaments of the ankle and foot are overstretched or torn. They are classified based on the direction of force that causes the injury, termed as inversion (rolling inward) and eversion (rolling outward) sprains.  What Are Inversion Ankle Sprains? Inversion or lateral ankle sprains occur when the foot rolls inward, causing the outer ligaments…

Contusions: What Symptoms To Watch Out For & How To Treat Them?

A contusion is the technical term for a common bruise, which is regularly misunderstood and mistreated. Contusions occur when small blood vessels under the skin break, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissues. While contusions are often minor and heal on their own, understanding their causes, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for managing more severe cases and promoting faster recovery.  Bone Contusion…

Navigating Foot Pronation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

Foot pronation, also commonly known as “flat feet”, is a biomechanical condition where the arch of the foot collapses or flattens, causing the foot to roll inward excessively, sometimes structurally or dynamically when walking or running. While some degree of pronation is normal, overpronation can lead to various issues. Understanding the causes, recognising symptoms, and exploring effective interventions such as physiotherapy and chiropractic therapy…

2022 Christmas + New Year Clinic Hours

Our clinics will be closed for a well-deserved and restful break from Saturday 24th December 2022, and reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 🎯📆. As 2022 daws to an end, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients, friends, families and colleagues a Merry Christmas 🎅🌲 and a safe and prosperous New year 😁. We would also like to…

Festive Season Opening Hours

As 2019 comes to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to wish all of our patients, family, friends and colleagues all the best for the holiday season, and hope that you have a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. 🎄🎁😁 We are really excited about the year ahead and look forward to continue working with you in 2020 and beyond.…

Injury Prevention and Treatment Services

If you play sports at a competitive level and you need your body to compete on a regular basis at its optimal performance, then you will understand the importance of how to prevent injuries from occurring.

Sports Practitioner in Parramatta & Castle Hill

What is the role of a Sports practitioner? Sports Practitioners treat musculoskeletal injuries that occur in people that play sports. Such injuries include knee and shoulder injuries, ankle sprains, head injuries, tendonitis and fractures. Sports Practitioners may also help athletes with psychological or substance abuse issues related to sports. Sports Practitioners work within a branch of Sports Medicine and they provide Sports Chiropractic and Sports…

Is a Chiro or Physio better for lower back pain?

It’s the age-old question as to which practitioner one should reach out to, for lower back pain treatment. Do you see a Chiropractor or do you see a Physiotherapist? Before you can be confident enough with your decision, you should first take a step back and gain as much information about the types of conditions they treat, and then cross reference your lower back…

Exercise Physiologists in Parramatta & Castle Hill

What is the role of an Exercise Physiologist? An Exercise Physiologist analyse their patients' fitness to effectively help them improve their health or maintain good health. They help patients who suffer from heart disease and other chronic conditions, like diabetes or pulmonary (lung) disease, to help them regain their health. Is an Exercise Physiologist a Doctor? Some Exercise Physiologists work closely with General Practitioners, who may…