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Boost Your Spinal Resilience with our Practical Personal Checklist! Hey there, spine champions! Do you find yourself battling annoying neck pain or an achy lower back? Feeling like those adjustments just aren’t lasting like they used to? Fear not! You might be experiencing a dip in your spinal resilience, but we’re here to help you […]

Ever wondered why your mum always told you to sit up straight? Well, it turns out she was onto something! Good posture isn’t just about looking prim and proper; it’s about keeping your spine in its happy place – the neutral position. Let’s dive into why good posture matters and how you can achieve it […]

Breathing is fundamental to life, yet many of us overlook its importance in maintaining our overall well-being. Correct breathing technique not only ensures adequate oxygen intake but also promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and supports various bodily functions. In this article, we’ll delve into the art of breathing, highlighting common mistakes, effective techniques for addressing specific […]

Our core muscles are the powerhouse of our body, providing stability, balance, and strength for almost every movement we make. Whether reaching for something on a high shelf, bending to tie shoelaces, or simply maintaining good posture, our core muscles are hard at work. Neglecting them can lead to a host of issues, from back […]

With Sleeping Posture, Tall Is The Key   Good sleeping posture leads to better mental and physical health. We tell our patients to “stand tall, walk tall, sit tall and even lie down tall”. As soon as we hunch our spines and curl up, then our spine is being unnaturally stressed, so the key is […]

Chiropractors ask local residents to consider their health options when it comes to back pain, neck pain and headaches   Australians are being asked to consider their options for health intervention on back pain after it was found that an estimated 53,497 people in Logan area are impacted by the potentially debilitating disorder.1      According […]

The Chiropractic Wellness Lifestyle is focussed on wellness thinking and preventive care rather than traditional relief-thinking and illness-care. For a long time now the normal response to illness or health issues has been to treat the symptoms – the aches, the pains and worse. It seems there is always a new miracle drug coming out […]

LHCC Covid-19 Patient Update and Tips – Monday May 11th ‘One country, different speeds’ – Federal Minister Greg Hunt As we emerge from under the doona, we get a collective pat on the back from our leaders for the way we’ve handled this first stage of Coronavirus. We are in a good position to open up […]

At times like this we realise how incredibly precious our health is. Despite the current physical and other Covid-19 challenges, we are doing everything in our power to make sure we remain here for you and it is ‘adjustments as usual’ at our clinic. In order to continue to provide a safe environment and safe […]

You can tell a lot about a person just by looking at their appearance.  But chiropractors can see more than most people. Posture is the window to the spine, so the age-old chiropractic saying goes, and a chiropractor can identify a multitude of problems just by observing a patient’s posture. At LHCC every new patient […]

“Dad can you adjust me? I’m not feeling right.” Our kids knew when they needed an adjustment. Checked as newborns and adjusted when needed from the start, our children had chiropractic check-ups and adjustments throughout their lives. Some people ask us if our kids had perfect spines and perfect health. We wish! The reality was […]

A number of newspaper articles over the past few years have reported that sitting is the new smoking. Meaning that sitting is more dangerous than smoking is and will shorten our life span more quickly than smoking will. The truth is, yes, prolonged sitting can cause severe and debilitating back and neck pain, but the […]

Osteoarthritis is a joint disease where the cartilage and soft tissues become inflamed and degenerate. It is most often secondary to trauma that may have occurred years prior to pain and disability. In the spine it is often also due to misaligned vertebrae and poor posture. Here’s a link to a video that can explain […]

As part of Spinal Health Week 2017 (22-28 May), Dr John and Dr Lawson are raising awareness of chronic back pain and encouraging Loganholme residents and all Australians to seek help. Spinal Health Week is a health initiative of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia and as part of this year’s campaign, Dr John and Dr […]

Spinal Health Week 2016 runs from 23 to 29 May and this year the chiropractors at LHCC are encouraging you to ‘Back Your Inner Athlete’.

The evidence is in and has been for some time.  What we know to be true as chiropractors is the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments for low back (and other spinal) pain. http://fox2now.com/2014/07/14/jama-recommends-chiropractic-as-first-means-of-back-pain-treatment/ The study was published in the medical journal SPINE, where sufferers of lower back pain all received standard medical care (SMC) and half […]

Back pain is one of the commonest conditions known to man and chiropractic treatment for it is generally considered safe and effective as a treatment.

In this Blog we are will be sharing interesting topics, articles and useful hints and advice that can help our patients live happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.

One report that needs little or no translating comes from Medscape Medical News