Chiropractic for Neck Pain
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around 15% to 44% of adults aged 18 years and over experience neck pain. It is estimated that neck pain costs the Australian economy around $5.1 billion yearly. This includes costs such as healthcare, lost...
Is Chiropractic Safe? Know Beneficial Effects of Chiropractic Care
The number of Australians suffering from chronic pain is rising—approximately 1 in 5 Australian adults over 45 experience persistent ongoing pain. Many seek non-invasive holistic treatments as an alternative to surgery or opiate medications. Chiropractic is a safe and...
Chiropractic Benefits — Improving Your Quality Of Life
Chiropractic is a health care profession focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders. Chiropractors treat patients through manual therapy, physical therapy, and lifestyle counselling. Chiropractic care strives to remove or relieve interference with...
In Need Non-Invasive Carpal Tunnel Treatment?
Manual therapy is very beneficial for addressing the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, and is a cornerstone of the carpal tunnel treatment we offer at Blakehurst Chiropractic. Around 3% of the adult population suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome, in varying degrees....
Remedial Massage vs Physiotherapy – Know Their Distinction
While the two treatment modalities may have some similarities, there are quite a few differences when you compare remedial massage vs physiotherapy. Both types of therapy are highly effective, especially when used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, and can...
Chronic Pain And Depression – Is There A Link?
Various studies have sought to find out the exact relationship between chronic pain and depression,but so far nothing comprehensive has been found. What is clear is that the two conditions frequently coexist and fuel one another. At Blakehurst Chiropractic we offer...