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Core stability: is it your body’s real achilles heel?
Whether you’re “working out your core”, or your trainer reminds you to “engage your core!” – the word ‘core’ is a familiar term in the gym. Your core is a complex series of muscles that comprise your trunk – abdominals, obliques, diaphragm, and your pelvic floor to name a few. It’s essential in providing balance and stability to everything you do – even breathing! Yet, the core can be the achilles heel of your physical fitness. Our Alexandria Chiropractor, Dr Guy Finch explains.
Four tips to dodge netball injuries
Netball is a fast-paced, high-intensity, non-contact game that involves quick upper and lower body movements. Kids play it, teens play it, and adults play it. In fact, netball is one of the most popular team sports in Australia. What’s also common about it? Netball injuries. Here’s four tips from our chiropractors to help you prevent them.
Neuroplasticity: What is it and how does it affect injury recovery?
Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, is how your brain adapts based on experience. When you’re injured, your brain can manage pain by muscle contraction. Dr Luke Ross outlines how brain plasticity affects injury management and how you approach it during recovery.
What to do when you’re injured
Treat injuries and recover properly with advice from our Sydney chiropractors. Overcome pain and discomfort as you manage everyday niggles. Rebuild your strength and load capacity steadily as you work out or play sport.
When to exercise after you’ve had COVID-19
Due to the variability in patient experience with COVID infection and recovery, exercise is a completely variable and personal experience. Here’s what the latest research suggests.
Backyard cricket: how to crack a six without retiring hurt
Play cricket in the backyard with your mates. But be wary of everyday injuries – especially if you want to go for a classic catch. (Don’t).