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Welcome Dr Matthew - Chiropractor

22/8/2020

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We would like to warmly welcome our newest Chiropractor - Dr Matthew to the ChiroCure clinic team!
Available during COVID lockdown

We are very excited to be able to offer Dr Matthew's clinical experience and passion for health care to our patients and the local community.
Dr Matthew is a registered Chiropractor with a double degree from RMIT, who grew up in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne.

It is evident in his approach to Chiropractic care, that he has a strong focus toward the function of the human body and the application of evidence based medicine. He believes that treatment can support optimal function through education, exercise, rehabilitation, positive thinking and chiropractic care.

Dr Matthew is dedicated to helping people from all walks of life towards a healthier path, so they can achieve their goals and have more energy to do what they love!!

He is looking forward to meeting you for care!

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Appointment Availability:
Mon 2pm - 9pm
Wed 12pm - 9pm
Thurs 10am - 8pm
Sat* 12pm - 6pm

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Fibromyalgia Symptoms & ChiroCure Treatment

17/8/2020

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that often causes debilitating pain and associated symptoms including emotional stress and headaches.

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7 common symptoms of fibromyalgia, and how we can help!!

#1 Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia patients experience a condition known as central sensitisation. This means that the body is constantly in a state of wind-up where stimuli are perceived as far more painful than they should be. Central sensitisation causes the body to categorise non-dangerous stimuli as dangerous, leading to widespread pain in the body.

#2 Overwhelming Sensory Responses
For fibromyalgia patients touch is not the only sense that is easily overwhelmed, you may also experience changes in sight, smell, and hearing. Thus, a loud noise, bright lights, or pungent odour may prove exhausting, or trigger a flare-up in symptoms. Unfortunately, sensory overload is often unavoidable for a fibromyalgia patient.

#3 Extreme Exhaustion
The exhaustion associated with fibromyalgia can be debilitating. Exhaustion may be caused from the stress of dealing with pain on a continual basis. This may in turn cause sleeping problems. incorrect sleeping posture or pillow support - we can help you with this at the clinic.

#4 Difficulty Sleeping
For someone suffering from fibromyalgia, sleep problems can result in a debilitating cycle. Lack of sleep actually causes a person to experience higher pain levels. However, that pain can also make it difficult to sleep.

Our practitioners can offer recommendations on lifestyle changes that may help improve sleep habits, including therapeutic pillows and sleep posture. We can also offer support to help you find your best environment for sleep.

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#5 Associated Conditions
Research has found a link between fibromyalgia and an increased risk of IBS - irritable bowel syndrome. Patients may also be at greater risk of suffering from emotional conditions including depression and anxiety. Whether the pain or uncertainty of the fibromyalgia symptoms and create negative effects in a patients social life, personal life or career.

#6 Cognitive Symptoms
For many fibromyalgia patients, this can be one of the toughest parts of the condition to deal with. Pain can make it difficult to focus. This can affect both work and home life. Short-term memory issues and information retention problems are common. You may wander the house for half an hour looking for your keys only to forget what you needed to go to the store for in the first place. It can be tough to explain to family and friends what it is like to feel as though you are in a fog at all times.

#7 Chronic Headaches or Migraines
Fibromyalgia patients are at risk of experiencing for more frequent migraines or headaches, including tension headaches, as chronic pain and stress can lead to tension in the neck and shoulders and spine. Our practitioners can help with specific treatment techniques and home care exercises to relax the muscles around your tension areas.

Treatment options...

Our practitioners can offer you chiropractic, osteopathy and remedial massage treatments to help manage your condition and symptoms.

Our Chiropractors and Osteopaths will focus treatment around the cervical region, specifically the top two bones in the neck, being the C1 and C2 vertebrae, as well as the cranial region.

To learn if upper our cervical specific treatment is the right option for you, please come and see us at ChiroCure Clinic in StKilda.

Our therapists will take a patient history and perform a physical examination. We may refer you to have some diagnostic imaging, which may help to determine the degree and location and extent of any upper cervical misalignments that are present.

We will discusstreatment options and a plan of care can be determined to meet your specific needs.

Welcome to the team - Dr Jinal Rana!

3/8/2020

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Dr. Jinal Rana Chiropractor ChiroCure Clinic StKilda

ChiroCure Clinic is excited to introduce and welcome our newest Chiropractor to the clinic team - Dr Jinal Rana!

MONDAY 12pm - 3pm
TUESDAY 2pm - 9pm
FRIDAY 9am - 2pm
SATURDAY 9am - 5pm

Dr. Jinal graduated with distinction with an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in chiropractic from RMIT university.
She is highly passionate and motivated about patient care and is committed to providing high quality patient care for people of all ages.

In the past years of chiropractic curriculum and practice, Dr. Jinal has had wide range of experience working with patients in variety environment and conditions, which has helped her broaden her knowledge and skill set for providing holistic chiropractic care. She routinely continues to further her education with ongoing seminars and courses in chiropractic adjusting and treatment techniques, to keep abreast of new developments within the medical field.

Dr. Jinal is passionate about treating patients with acute neck and back pain, and has an interest in headaches, migraines, TMJ, sinus related conditions. She is excited to offer ChiroCure Clinic patients her expertise and advice on how to optimise health and wellness. Dr Rana enjoys including home care support to help her patients accelerate in their recovery.

We warmly welcome her to join our team.

You can schedule an appointment online with Dr Jinal via our online booking system.
Simply visit: https://bookings.gettimely.com/chirocure/bb/book?staff=313787

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COVID UPDATE - Clinic remains open to patients

13/7/2020

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ChiroCure Clinic will remain open for the duration of this second lockdown period.

Our practitioners will be available to patients for all treatments via appointment booking.

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Open during COVID19 Lockdown

9/7/2020

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Dear Patients,

At ChiroCure, we place your health and wellbeing as our highest priority, as such we will be open during the coming COVID-19 lock down, operating under a strict continuity plan.

Remaining open enables us to continue to manage your condition with consistent treatments to get you back to the best version of you.

The development and implementation of this plan has been a collaborative effort between our entire team.

The effectiveness of the plan requires all of our team to take ownership and responsibility for their personal safety and in turn the ongoing viability of our medical essential service.

Please contact the clinic if you have any concern or would like to know more. Don’t delay treatment during this time, we are here to help.

Yours in good Health,
ChiroCure Team

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Understanding different chiropractic adjustment techniques

1/6/2020

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Our treatment techniques

Below is a brief description of the primary chiropractic adjustment techniques we use.
Each method of chiropractic treatment has its advantages and our chiropractors will work with you to determine if one or a combination of methods are right for you.
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Spinal Manipulation Therapy

Also known as manual chiropractic manipulation, this chiropractic adjustment technique is the most commonly used of all techniques and is the one probably most familiar to patients.

It involves a quick, yet gentle, pressure to the joint using the chiropractor’s hands. It often results in an audible ‘pop’. This sound is created by the change of pressure within the joint that results in gas bubbles being released.

Activator Adjusting

The Activator adjusting instrument provides a low force approach to adjusting within chiropractic care. The Activator instrument assisted treatment has been used on patients of all ages since the late 1960s and has a steadfast reputation for bringing relief to people with a variety of health concerns including back pain, neck pain and headaches. It is gentle and pleasant in application, and an audible 'pop' may be heard.

Impulse Adjusting

Impulse Adjusting is a new technique purposely created to deliver gentle, controlled and precise chiropractic adjustments to the joints of the spine and extremities to relieve pain and restore function.
The Impulse Adjusting Instrument is specifically tuned to the natural frequency of the body, thus allowing the creation of more bone movement with less force. Effective for low force chiropractic adjustments with great results.
There is no popping or cracking with these adjustments, but rather very precise and targeted adjustments designed to specifically care for just the right areas.

Drop Piece

This specialised chiropractic technique uses a special table with sections that move up and down under your body to lightly unlock specific segments of your spine. Drop table adjustments allow our chiropractors at ChiroCure Clinic to minimise the force used for the adjustment and avoids any twisting positions.

Flexion distraction

Flexion distraction therapy is a lighter technique utilising a specialised table that provides flexion and traction to specific areas of the spine to aid in the recreation of lost movement and the decompression and realignment of the spine.
This chiropractic technique is primarily used to manage:

disc injuries, such as slipped discs and bulging discs
osteoarthritis
spinal stenosis
back, buttock and leg pain
mobility of spinal joints

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Dry Needling Treatment @ ChiroCure Clinic StKilda

25/5/2020

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DRY NEEDLING TREATMENTS

Accredited practitioners

Our practitioners education in dry needling is Chiropractic Australia and Osteopathy Australia accredited. Chiropractors and Osteopaths alike, have extensive anatomical knowledge of the body and vast training in the management of neuromusculoskeletal problems, so they are well placed to deliver dry needle therapy.

Patients should enquire during an appointment as to whether or not Dry Needling or Myotherapy would be an appropriate treatment for them.

Our Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and Myotherapist's who practice dry needling, have undergone appropriate postgraduate training beyond their chiropractic degree that allows them to perform dry needling.

Dry Needling Explained

Sterile, single use needles
Needle placement specific to condition or pain
Gentle application to ensure minimal soreness
Deep muscle release

Since dry needling in our practice will be performed by a registered practitioners as part of a comprehensive musculoskeletal treatment program, treatments are eligible for rebates by private health funds with extras cover and benefits.

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Are you working from home? Ergonomic Tips to maintain a healthy posture in your new workstation.

9/5/2020

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Starting to get restless and can’t sit still for more than 5 minutes?
Getting some back pain?

There may be many reasons why you answered the above questions with a resounding yes. Moving your workstation home can present many challenges. Whether it’s distractions from kids, Netflix or the need to get outside and exercise one thing that is within your control is your workstation.

With so many of us working from home now, making sure it is well maintained and ergonomically sound can make a huge difference to your spinal health.

First of all, what is Ergonomics? And why is it important?

Ergonomics is the assessment and adaptation of a person’s workspace, products and habits so it suits them specifically. The main components incorporated are your computer screen, keyboard, mouse and chair. It also incorporates the type of tasks and your workplace habits throughout your day.

Below are some great tips to help you assess and modify your home workplace setup and habits to decrease discomfort and improve posture:

Chair – Make sure your chair is not touching the desk, giving you freedom to move with clear leg space – Your feet flat on the floor or a raised foot rest if you can’t reach – Your legs at a 90-degree angle – Make sure it can be adjusted to an upright position, so you aren’t slouching
Lumbar Support - If your chair doesn’t have one, use a small pillow to create the necessary curvature in your lower spine
Screen – Make sure your eyes are in line with the top edge of the screen. You can use household items like books or boxes to elevate it to the appropriate height. Outstretch your arm and make sure it is an arm’s length away from your body.
Eyes – Increase or decrease brightness to make sure there is no glare or strain on your eyes
Mouse – You want your arms at a 90 degree, with the ability to move the mouse with your elbow by your side
Keyboard – Similar to your mouse you want it to be roughly 5cm away from the edge of the desk. Make sure it is central with the screen so there is no need to twist your head or body to see the screen

Finally… Look after yourself and create some daily habits to follow

Have a break for 2 minutes every 20 minutes
Make sure to get outside ☀️ on these breaks and get your vitamin D for at least 15 minutes per day
Stay Hydrated💧 keep a water bottle at your workstation. Try to drink 2-3 litres per day

We are so thankful to our amazing Chiropractic team for offering patients this update.

We have a passion for injury rehabilitation, and our therapists aim to help you reach your health goals.

Get in touch with us at the clinic on (03)90135133 to get on top of your workstation.

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Welcoming our new Osteopath

29/4/2020

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We would like to introduce our new Osteopath to the ChiroCure Clinic team!
Welcome Dr Helina!!

My name is Helina Vunderl-Messis, born and raised 'Melbournian', who recently relocated from Albury. Since graduating from RMIT University in 2018 my experience as an osteopath has been very rewarding. I say rewarding because my job allows me to create a meaningful change in people's lives and here at ChiroCure I intend to serve that exact purpose.

Osteopathy goes beyond being a form of evidence-based manual therapy or complimentary medicine. Osteopathy is getting you back to what you love doing and keeping you there.
Our holistic approach to treatment and management helps us to achieve this and 'create a meaningful change'.

Away from osteopathy, you will probably find me devouring food, jamming some music, exercising and well...probably devouring more food. Yes, you guessed it! I am such a foodie...and I suppose music for me is very much a safe haven or healing mechanism. In terms of exercise, I try to chop and change but still maintain some structure to keep myself stimulated. My last exercise venture (shamefully admitting to it being dancing) resulted in a broken pair of beats by dre. Is that my calling to stick to soccer, gym, yoga and pilates? You be the judge and let me know during our next consult.

I look forward to meeting with you and would appreciate your warm welcome to the ChiroCure team.

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Bulk-billing for COVID19 suffers & people directly affected by COVID19 (No out of pocket costs for chiro consults) Get Referral over the phone

3/4/2020

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THIS WEEKS CLINIC UPDATE FOR PATIENTS...

WE are Bulk-billing for COVID19 suffers & people directly affected by COVID19.
Get your Medicare Referral over the phone or via telehealth from your GP today.
Access in clinic or online consults and claim with medicare
Clinic in StKilda will remain open for appointments at this time

ONLINE CONSULT FEES for non bulk billed patients
Standard Visit (30 mins) = $42 Gap
Extended Consultation (45 mins) = $34 Gap
Supplements/Nutrition (30 mins) = $35.30 Gap
Ergonomics Advice (15 mins) = $39 Gap

CLINIC CONSULTS FEES WITH REFERRAL
Initial Visit $60.00 out of pocket cost
Standard Visit $6.00 out of pocket cost
Extended $30.00 out of pocket cost

BULK BILLED PATIENTS (any one positive with COVID19 or living with someone with COVID19
Standard Visit 30 mins = $0 Gap
(Item 91813)
Extended Consultation 45 mins = $0 Gap
(Item 91814)
Supplements / Nutrition Advice 30 mins = $0 Gap
(Item 91813)
Ergonomics Advice 15 mins = $0 Gap
(Item 91812)

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ChiroCure Clinic is still open for appointments

31/3/2020

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WE ARE STILL OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR CHIRO & OSTEO APPTS

We are still open for chiro appointments in stkilda clinic

As suggested by the Australian Department of Health, we are doing everything possible to minimise the risk of spreading CoVID.

At ChiroCure Clinic we are taking every precaution; all currently working staff are being screened and tested weekly, we are screening patients before appointments, limiting the number of clinic appointments, staff are self isolating except for going to work and upholding excellent hygiene.

On top of this we will also be extending our care to include Skype and Telehealth online consultations for chiropractic home care and advice.

Consultations assist with continuity of care and include home care education and personalised rehab programs with prescribed and demonstrated exercises and stretches, monitoring, supplement and sleep advice, ergonomic support and more.

Please contact us at ChiroCure Clinic on (03) 9013 5133 during office hours, or email us anytime.

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Home care & advice while CoVI19 isolating

27/3/2020

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Do you need a helping hand during isolation and social distancing?

If you can’t go to the gym or do outdoor exercise, but still want to stay strong and healthy... why not let us help you?

Our therapists can formulate a program that allows you to continue to work on your health and fitness with stretching, strengthening and movement rehab!!

Here at ChiroCure Clinic our practitioners can provide advice and recommendation about several exercise options including rehab tools and equipment that can help you maintain your health at home! We can pair this with an individualised program prescribed by one of our Chiropractors that will focus on your main area of concern and help you stay focused while in isolation!!

ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGH OUR ONLINE STORE INSTANTLY, OR PURCHASED IN OUR STKILDA CLINIC.

For more information and pricing please the clinic on (03)90135133

The Foam Roller

The Foam Roller is great for increasing mobility throughout your spine and extremities. You can focus on loosening tight and tender muscles, through direct pressure or stretching over the foam roller. It is a great tool that you can easily store and use anywhere at home that will help you strengthen and protect your body. We offer a detailed manual with images and descriptions, created by one of our chiropractors, to assist you to create a personalised rehabilitation program.

Manuals can be purchased online and mailed out, as well as supplied in PDF form so you can view it on your phone or tablet!!!

The Resistance Band

A tool prescribed regularly by your Chiropractor to help correct postural abnormalities, strengthen weak muscles or muscle groups and stretch those that are tight and tender. Resistance Bands are a great alternative when you are not able to attend the gym, as it gives you the ability to strengthen or stretch specific muscles or muscle groups anywhere in your own home. The Resistance band can be accompanied by detailed direction through rehabilitation from your Chiropractor.

Exercises aim to:
Increase range of motion through specific movements, improve muscle Strength through Isometric, eccentric or concentric exercises & decrease Muscle tightness through stretching

Spikey Ball

Last but not least, the Spikey ball is fantastic at pinpointing specific muscles that are tight and causing restrictions through movement.
It plays a similar role to your Foam Roller, but with more specificity.

Through correct application the spikey ball can be used to complete self myofascial release exercises as well as trigger point therapy and massage in your own home.

Exercise manuals aim to:
Release tight and tender muscles, prevent muscular pain and spasms,
& lengthen muscles to reduce pull causing misalignment.

Ask Your Chiropractor about these products and how they can help you reach your health goals while at home.

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Clinic update from staff during CoV19

25/3/2020

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Attention valued patients & friends:

Chiropractic is considered an essential health service. Because of this, we are currently OPEN as usual.

The role chiropractic has to play in the current climate is one of importance - bearing the load and reducing an influx to the local GPs and or the emergency department.

Chiropractic Care is aimed at helping the nervous system flourish so that our immune systems can work optimally. Please note that during this time we will continue to strictly enforce the high cleaning and safety procedures, in addition to thorough screening protocols. We are receiving constant updates and information from the Australian Health Department and Australian Chiropractors Association.

We understand that you may not be able to physically come into our office, therefore we are offering Online Telehealth Appointments that can be booked either through our website or calling us on (03) 9313 5133.

The Australian government has released new health care medicare claim codes that help alleviate some of the financial stress so you can access these services. Please see below a schedule of the fees and the out of pocket gap.

A description of each service is available through our online booking portal to see which best suits you @ https://www.chirocure.net/gclid=CjwKCAjwvOHzBRBoEiwA48i6AqUKGTIiC2xUV2ti6AJ0yX_PhF1c_g8tpPThNx3EznoO2OdzqEXZWBoCuv4QAvD_BwE

We look forward to continuing to deliver care to our community and do whatever we can to help during this time.

Medicare Cover & Fees:

Standard Consult 30mins - $42 Gap / $38 covered
Extended Consult 45mins - $34 Gap / $61 covered
Supplements/Nutrition Advice 30mins - $35.30 Gap / $44.70 covered
Ergonomics Advice 15mins - $39 Gap / $21 covered

For Online Appointments, these will have to be claimed back through the Medicare portal or through HPOS Website post consultation.

A service code will be provided on your invoice dependant on the service you receive.
Please see the links below as to how to claim.

How to Claim:

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/mbs-and-telehealth/claiming/bulk-billing-telehealth-video-consultation#a1

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/services/medicare/hpos/services/submitting-medicare-bulk-bill-webclaims

For any New Patients to the Clinic we will also require you to fill out the below form and email back, this consent form.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/health-professionals/forms/db4e

We thank you for your patience in these unprecedented times, and wish to continue to support you, your family and your health.

For any questions please feel free to call our office on (03) 90135133, or if asymptomatic please make a booking to visit our office.

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Isolation...

18/3/2020

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So, as we all know, Corona Virus is everywhere. People are panicking, buying all the toilet paper they can and ducking for cover when they hear a cough. I thought, it’s not worth panicking, just be smart, practice excellent hygiene habits, especially at work where I see so many different people, people who have different health problems that could put them or their families more at risk of serious complications with this virus.

Then I found out I was potentially exposed to it by someone else. And then I started to get sick, so i followed the guidelines, called the hotline, talked to the GP, got tested and am now self-isolating until I get my results.

Dr Rach tested negative...

While it was a welcome few days off at first, I am already bored and struggling. It is hard to go from speaking to, being around and connected to people every day, to suddenly being by myself. I can’t grab a cup of coffee (HORROR), I can’t go to work (stressful), and I can’t go to the gym (that one might be a relief for now!).

Once I started feeling better, I started trying to do things that were somewhat productive. My room has literally never been this clean, I’ve finished a book I’ve long been meaning to read and have binged a LOT of Netflix.

However, it can be stressful, boring and lonely. I am very thankful for my friends and family, who have been very supportive – offering to bring me food, or just calling for a chat or messaging to check on how I’m doing.

That is the best thing you can do for someone if they are in isolation – let them know they aren’t alone, that you’re there for them if they need someone. If you are the one in isolation, and are feeling this way, reach out to someone. Keep yourself busy, eat healthy fresh food to support your body, keep moving, and if you need to, switch off from all the corona virus news.

Dr Tania demonstrating some rehab exercises

We at ChiroCure have been brainstorming ideas on ways we can provide the best support for you, our patients. We know getting adjusted helps the function of your nervous system, which regulates everything including your immune system and we have practitioners available for appointments at the clinic.

We are taking every precaution we possibly can – cleaning and sanitizing between every patient, encouraging best hygiene practices, education on Corona Virus and following very closely what the government and health groups are saying.

However, for those of you who are unwell or are in isolation, or if you can’t get to our clinic, we are offering online Skype sessions to at least help you get through the next few weeks. These will include rehab exercises, stretches, ergonomic advice for working at home and home care advice, especially those of you in acute or severe pain.

We are happy to listen to your concerns, can answer any questions you may have and make sure you are doing the best exercises for you and properly. We even have personal trainer Louise McDonald on board, who is providing consults and PT programs over Skype as well.

If you need to book an appointment, or want to talk to one of us to find out more, please call us on 9013 5133, book online at chirocure.net or jump onto our social media pages.

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Lower cross syndrome and treatment

3/2/2020

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Lower Cross Syndrome / Incorrect Lumbar Curvature

lower cross syndrome treatment chirocure clinic

Lower cross syndrome

Lower Crossed Syndrome is a muscular imbalance syndrome, which results in postural changes, postural dysfunction and visible unleveling; particularly in the lower spine, that our Chiropractors are trained to identify. We will complete an assessment, posture scan and posture report during your first visit.

Muscular imbalance can lead to an unstable back, which increases the risk of injury and dysfunction in the joints in the lower back and pelvis as well as the hip joints. It may also impair your sporting performance as a result of reduced core stability and stride length.

Causes
This condition is often caused by poor posture, prolonged sitting or standing, and a lack of core stability for the spine. Lower Cross Syndrome is characterised by weak or inhibited abdominal and buttock muscles with tight, overactive low back extensors and hip flexors.

Often the gluteal and hamstring muscles becoming inactive or weak due to remaining in a sustained incorrect lengthened position. And one or both hip can become tight or stiff, caused to the muscles spasms from prolonged shortening of the muscles that cross the hip joint.

Symptoms

Protruding abdomen
Arched back
Flexed hips
Lack of buttock musculature
Low back pain
Low back stiffness
Lower limb pain
Hip dysfunction
Sciatica

X-ray findings and outcome
We can refer you for imaging and provide you with a management program and treatment plan.

Treatment
ChiroCure Clinic offers treatment that can help you to manage lower cross syndrome including Chiropractic, Remedial Massage and Myotherapy treatment.

Our practitioners offer specific adjustments and a treatment to regain normal function in the joints in the lower back and pelvis. They will also address the muscular imbalance by relaxing the over-tightened muscles and ensuring you have a programme of self-help exercises to specifically target the weak muscles causing the imbalance. You will also be given advice of your posture and how to correct it whether it be at home, work, whilst driving or sleeping.

It is not normally enough to just keep stretching and massaging the tight muscles. This will only give short-term relief. Chiropractic treatment is aimed at dealing with the underlying cause of the tight muscles, which is the joint problem.

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Clinic is open normal hours this Australia Day Long Weekend

24/1/2020

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Brendon explains Myotherapy, Dry Needling & Acupuncture & the different treatment outcomes

13/1/2020

A little about our Myotherapist - Brendon...

Brendon's passion for myotherapy, dry needling, soft tissue work, rehab and recovery was heavily influenced when he injured his own knee as a young child. Brendon not only works with us at ChiroCure Clinic, but also works within a soft tissue Medical treatment team at the Western Bulldogs (AFL), Northern Blues (VFL) & Victoria Fury.

He has completed further training for Myofascial Dry Needling, Cupping & Taping, with a strong passion in the application of taping for sport, function, and prevention. He has a special interest in lower limb conditions, postural dysfunction and pain. He hopes to continue to offer his specialised care to ChiroCure Clinic patients.

Dry Needling Vs Acupuncture
What is the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?

When our practitioners suggest dry needling for a client, the response is commonly: “oh is this the same as acupuncture?” Believe it or not, Acupuncture and Dry Needling are very similar, and yet also completely different!

Acupuncture was found over 5300 years ago, by the ancient Chinese. This form of treatment was and currently is used to treat several medical pathologies and conditions, including: allergies, nervous and respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal disorders. Practitioners subtly and gently insert needles into specific acupuncture spots over the body, to treat the patients specific complaint. These specific spots are found along the meridian lines of the body. Acupuncture is more focused toward relaxation, with treatment lasting between 15-30 minutes.

In the early 1930’s a Doctor named John Kellgren (Rheumatologist), noticed that a distinct pain referral pattern was produced when injecting a saline substance into the muscle. Due to the pressure of the needle, pain was found to be relieved. Later in the decade, Dr Janet Travell, who was a Cardiologist, started studying Dr Kellgren’s work, and particularly questioned the use of saline. Dr Travell removed the saline from the injection, and still found that pain within the muscles was removed, reduced and relieved, thus ‘Dry Needling’ therapy was born.

Dry Needling has since had more research and practice, with a fine specific application now being used. Needles are inserted into taut bands (tightness) of muscular tissue and trigger points. Depending on how quickly the muscles positively respond, needles stay in each muscle for up to 10 minutes at any given time. Treatment with dry needling can require between 30-60 minutes, depending on how many muscle groups are being targeted and how large the area of pain or dysfunction.

Dry needling compliments Chiropractic Adjustments and is very effective when releasing muscles that do no release completely after a chiropractic treatment.

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Below is a table that quickly points out some differences, and similarities between the two techniques.

Dry Needling vs Acupuncture at ChiroCure Chiropractic Clinic

Book an appointment with Brendon for Myotherapy & Dry Needling today!!

Have you met our Myotherapist Brendon?

9/1/2020

Brendon our sports specialist and qualified Myotherapist Joined the ChiroCure Clinic team in November

ChiroCure Clinic welcomes Dr Jennifer Lew to the team!

9/12/2019

Welcoming our new ChiroCure Chiropractor - Dr Jen Lew

Dr Jen Lew - Chiropractor ChiroCure Clinic

Dr Jennifer Lew has been practicing Chiropractic in Sydney for the past 5 years at an integrated health clinic. Ultimately it was a combination of growing up in a Medical family (both parents are GPs) and the love of sport, health, fitness and performance that lead her to pursue a career as a Chiropractor. From a young age Dr Jen has has had a passion for an array of sports and has competed at the National level in Athletics. She has been involved with several Sydney football clubs, and is currently pursing her dream of playing in the womens AFL.

Dr Lew believes that Chiropractic is about total wellbeing, and the health benefits of Chiropractic treatment span well beyond acute pain relief. She applies several chiropractic treatment techniques into her treatments including the use of structural techniques including Diversified and Thompson, drop-piece adjusting, along with more gentle techniques such as SOT, Activator and soft tissue therapy.

Dr Jen also applies the Denneroll and Scoliroll blocks during some treatments, as well as implementing the Webster technique as required. She is focused on providing patients with home care advice to compliment her care by including a home care plan that addresses nutrition, lifestyle advice, ergonomic assessment and rehab exercises.

Dr Rachel Duncan is working extra shifts this Christmas!!

7/12/2019

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 2020

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Christmas Clinic Hours 2019

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Clinic Opening Hours this festive season

2/12/2019

ChiroCure Clinic is open during the x-mas period and we do not close over new year!

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Dr Tania Leski
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UPPER CROSS SYNDROME (INCORRECT SPINAL CURVATURE ON XRAYS)

17/11/2019

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.

Risk Factors

Though those with a sedentary lifestyle are most at risk for the condition, it is not uncommon to find Upper Crossed Syndrome in athletes, particularly swimmers and weight lifters.

Symptoms

Headaches, neck pain and pain in the jaw may point to a case of UCS.
The effects of this condition can harm performance, reducing range of movement and inhibiting the ability to breathe fully due to the reduction of space in the abdomen.

Xray finding and symptoms

On x-ray you will see incorrect curvature in the cervical and thoracic spine.
If not treated, the condition can deteriorate further causing eventual damage to the spine.
This happens due to the continual pressure on the front of the vertebrae causing compression and leading to cervical kyphosis.

Treatment and home care

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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.

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How to get the most out of your treatment?
Why not co manage your condition with one of our recommended PT's?

How to get the most out of your chiropractic care
Your chiropractor is perfecting your postural alignment, aiming to have you moving more efficiently and without discomfort. Treatment involves a mix of techniques, including: gentle manipulation, drop piece, activator, soft tissue massage techniques, specific stretching and rehabilitation exercises; all to increase mobility and function, and improve posture. Over the course of your treatment, your body will begin to “hold” or retain this mobility and function. However, there are many things you can do as a patient to compliment your chiropractic therapy and achieve maximum results in minimal time; below we will discuss two of these – self myofascial release and targeted strength training.

Self Myofascial Release
In simple terms, this is something you can do yourself in your own environment, to help release muscles in your problem areas. These areas are those of discomfort or those your chiropractor works on. Self myofascial release mimics the effects of a deep tissue massage, penetrating deep into the muscle to relieve tightness and can be done with something as simple as a tennis ball, or a foam roller. There is no limit as to how much self myofascial release you can do, but the aim of therapy is to “chase the ache” and remain as relaxed as possible, as an activated muscle is much harder to release. One common area of tightness for many individuals can be found in the gluteal and lower back areas. Follow the diagrams below to effectively treat you gluteal and lower back muscle tightness – chase the ache and remain as relaxed as possible through the muscle group you are trying to release.

Targeted Strength Training
Strength training is a form of exercise that is completed with either body eight, resistance or free hand weights, and aims to increase muscle mass and strength, tighten and tone your body as well as improve your musculoskeletal health. Musculoskeletal health is the health of your bones and muscles, and the elements that bind those together (tendons and ligaments) – these elements directly impact upon your posture. When your joints are not moving properly or are misaligned, this can directly impact upon your muscle strength and tightness in specific muscle groups, creating bad posture or ineffective movement patterns, which can then lead to pain and discomfort for you, the patient. Targeting strength training on these weak muscle groups will help improve joint function and posture for longer. The biggest consideration when thinking about strength training is technique - inappropriate or bad technique will send you backwards, and potentially cause harm and injury.

If you are unsure on where to start, want some pointers on technique, or want to look get the most out of your chiropractic care, please visit: www.pbltraining.com.au and talk to Louise McDonald about personal training.

Louise McDonald has a Bachelor of Nursing, Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness and works from the St Kilda area. She is currently offering a free assessment for a short time only.

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​​Phone: (03) 9013 5133​Fax: (03) 9013 8533​​

We would like to warmly welcome our newest Chiropractor - Dr Matthew to the ChiroCure clinic team!
Available during COVID lockdown

What is Fibromyalgia?

We would like to introduce our new Osteopath to the ChiroCure Clinic team!
Welcome Dr Helina!!

Dry Needling Vs Acupuncture
What is the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?

Book an appointment with Brendon for Myotherapy & Dry Needling today!!

Brendon our sports specialist and qualified Myotherapist Joined the ChiroCure Clinic team in November

Read more about our Chiropractors on our 'Practitioner' Page

ChiroCure Clinic is open during the x-mas period and we do not close over new year!

See ChiroCure Clinics Dec 2019 and Jan 2020 Clinic hours below.

How to get the most out of your treatment?
Why not co manage your condition with one of our recommended PT's?

278 Inkerman Street
St Kilda East
Melbourne Victoria 3183

Phone: (03) 9013 5133
Fax: (03) 9013 8533