ChiroCure Clinic is open during xmas and new year!
We will be open every day during Christmas except for Christmas Day.
We will be open in between boxing day and new years day.
Open as normal from the 2nd Jan 2020.
ChiroCure Clinic is open during xmas and new year!
ChiroCure Clinic will be operating slightly reduced hours this holiday season!
We will be open every day during Christmas except for Christmas Day. We will be open in between boxing day and new years day. Open as normal from the 2nd Jan 2020. Dr Rachel Duncan will working extra shifts in Dec 2019 & Jan 2020Schedule an appointment with Dr Rachel Duncan or one of our other qualified Chiropractors today!UPPER CROSS SYNDROME & CHIROPRACTIC Upper Crosse Syndrome (UCS) is caused by an imbalance in the flexor and extensor muscles of the chest and upper back. It can be seen clearly on X-ray imaging referred by your chiropractor, when looking from the side of the spine at the spinal curves. Posture will often result in the upper back muscles becoming increasingly tense and tight due to the constant strain of having shoulders positioned anteriorly forward, and the thoracic curve will be increased on imaging. This will often cause the chest muscles to become shortened and the shoulder region to tighten and curve due to constantly incorrectly held posture.
Xray finding and symptomsX-ray findings and outcome
Treatment and home care![]() Chiropractic treatment The best treatment options involve a combination of exercise, physical therapy and chiropractic care. First, a chiropractic adjustment can realign joints that have become misaligned due to tight muscles and bad posture. Proper chiropractic care will help increase range of movement while also allowing your body to relax tightened muscles and stretch shortened muscles. Home care and rehab exercises Supportive at-home exercises will further the goal of strengthening weak muscles and stretching tight ones. Two simple things you can do at regular intervals throughout the day are to tuck your chin back in toward your chest and pull your shoulders back, and hold the position for 30 seconds at a time. Stretching the tight muscles and strengthening the weak ones will help restore proper posture and ensure the condition does not return. How is posture related?ChiroCure Clinic Chiropractors aim to restore healthy posture, spinal alignment, proper movement and flexibility. When incorrect curvature is diagnosed on x-rays, it is important to understand why. You spine should only have a curve when looking at the spine from the side, not from the front or back.
Curvature in the spine from the side is normal and expected for shock absorption. When our spinal curves are incorrect or not as they should be, symptoms of pain can worsen. We take x-rays to diagnose and assess the curve of your spine, and determine the health of the vertebrae and discs. The following are the two moose common cause of incorrect spinal curves. The symptoms of each condition can vary from patient to patient, however the outcome, being degenerative change and bony change is very common. You can have both of the following syndromes, or just one in your spine. How to get the most out of your treatment? |
Feet and Ankles: Patients with a pronated, unnaturally rotated or collapsed foot arch will have a joint imbalance occurring in their tibia, femur, ankle joints and pelvis. Misalignment in any of the foot or ankle joints will often cause lumbar discomfort, chronic low back pain or pelvic weakness.
Shoulders: Patients with rounded, flared or uneven shoulders will often have misalignments occurring in their rib joints, clavicle, sternum or shoulder. Misalignment in the shoulders can often be seen during a posture scan. Patients with shoulder dysfunction will often experience upper and middle back pain, headaches, low energy and stiffness. Consistent extremity adjustments in this area can provide quick and effective relief. |
Hands and wrists: Patients with misalignment in their hands and wrist may experience joint swelling, tingling, numbness, shooting nerve pain or stiffness. Adjusting the bones in the hand or wrist can bring about instant relief. Knees and elbows: Just like the hands and wrists, an adjustment in the elbows and knees can result in relief for acute pain, joint swelling, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, clicking, patella dysfunction and meniscus injury. |
2. Triple Extension Isometrics (with resistant band) Start by standing upright in the extended position. Keeping your arms long, neck relaxed and shoulder blades down towards your back pocket. Increase the tension from the band by stepping backwards until you find a challenging yet manageable level. Keep your chin tucked in to avoid the jaw from jutting forward. Hold for 60 seconds and perform 3-5 x per day. Keep breathing throughout. |
4. Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch Place one foot in front of you and one foot behind you, make sure that your hips are square and that your back foot is in line with your front foot. When in a stable position, attempt to tuck your pelvis under (posteriorly tilt your pelvis) and contract your glut muscles simultaneously (on the same side as the back knee). If this isn’t enough, keep your pelvis tucked under and slowly move your hip away from back foot. Hold the position for 30-40 seconds 3 x per day. Remain relaxed. The stretch may be uncomfortable but by no means painful. |
Dr Rachel Duncan is passionate in providing a high standard of treatment and care to her patients. Her passion comes from her understanding of human physiology and the natural and gentle application of functional Chiropractic techniques. Dr Rachels goal is to ensure that individual patient needs are met through a holistic approach. As part of her ethos she delivers her treatments using a mixture of manual diversified adjusting, activator technique, pelvic blocking, soft tissue therapies and functional rehabilitation. |
Availability: | Catherine has over 10 years of remedial massage experience. She has worked with several chiropractic clinics as a qualified remedial therapist, registered with the Massage Association of Australia and is claimable with all health insurance funds. Catherine believes that massage can not only help patients to improve their health and function, but also encourage relaxation and correct posture for movement. She offers professional treatment for pain and stiffness. Catherine specialises in the treatment of: • Neck pain • Headaches • Shoulder pain • Sports injuries • Pregnancy specific massage Catherine also offers Kinesiology treatment for pain. Please find her full bio on our practitioners page. |
Upper cross syndromeIn the UCS, your upper back muscles become increasingly tense due to the constant strain of having your shoulders forward and positioned anteriorly, while your chest & shoulder region becomes shortened or tightened due to this constantly held posture. | Lower cross syndromeIn the LCS, your glutes have become underactive or weakened due to remaining in a sustained lengthened position. This is also often accompanied with a tight or stiff hip due to the prolonged shortening of the muscles crossing the hip joint. |
Our treatment techniqueChiroCure Clinic Chiropractors will generally include soft massage of the nose, forehead and cheeks, during your adjustment, to release the pressure on the sinus cavities and allow for free drainage of fluids. |
Total Body Modification (TBM) offers an allergy solution which relieves the individual and provides up to 95% improvement in symptoms. TBM is a specialised chiropractic technique which allows imbalances to be detected and corrected through muscle testing and tapping specific body points. TBM works in a similar manner to how acupuncture points relieve tension, TBM aims to harnesses energy channels which are linked to internal organs and system functioning. |
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Some less invasive treatments for lower back pain
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Computerised Spinal Screening, | By ChiroCure Clinic Chiropractors |
WHAT WILL A SPINAL SCREEN LOOK FOR? A spinal screen will assess your spine for:
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You don’t need to be a professional athlete to require chiropractic treatment for a sports injury or trauma. Whether you are a runner, cyclist, rower, footballer or cricket player; if you compete at a high level or just play for fun it is more than likely that at some time or another you’ll find yourself suffering from an injury. Chiropractic treatment at ChiroCure Clinic in StKilda emphasis on restoring the body’s natural balance. Our techniques enable flexibility and mobility to injured joints, tissues and tendons to reduce pain. Our methods are an effective and holistic for sportspeople of all abilities and levels. |
We employ a natural approach that supports your health and may include: • Spinal care • Muscle release techniques • Balance exercises • Eye tracking and saccadic exercises • Sound therapy • Breathing and postural care (including postural reflex training) • Nutritional advice to support to reduce inflammation when appropriate and care of the nervous system • Mindful meditation • Ergonomic advice |
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