People often describe a range of complaints, including low back pain, neck pain and sciatica as being due to a slipped disc. This is often not the case. A true slip (or prolapse) of the intervertebral disc is not as common as muscle and joint problems of the spine. Disc injuries are also more serious and recovery takes longer.

It's that time of year again when we start defrosting from winter and come out of hibernation. However, unlike the bears, we have been eating quite well during the cold months but doing about the same amount of exercise as our sleeping friends. As a result our weight might be tipping the scales on the heavy side. So, instead of jumping back into exercise that you haven't done for 4 to 6 months (or even longer), think about how you will set up your program and gradually ease back into the levels of exercise you knew.

Chiropractic recognises the inherent ability of the human body to regulate its internal mechanisms and adjust to the many physical, chemical and emotional stresses that confront us in everyday life. The body's stress response is designed to accommodate temporary circumstances that require a fight or flight reaction.

Conservative estimates suggest that 4 out of every 5 Australians will experience acute back pain in some way shape or form during their life. Several factors predispose or increase the risk of this. These include age, fitness, lifestyle, previous injuries and perhaps most importantly, occupational stresses.

Learn what chronic pain is, why it happens, and how to manage it effectively with drug-free, non-invasive treatments. Discover how chiropractic care can help you take control and improve your quality of life.