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.

Calling all expectant parents! As you enjoy the anticipation of meeting your baby, you can also prepare yourself for the journey ahead. Parenthood is full of physical tasks.Holding your baby, breastfeeding your baby, settling your baby, picking up and setting down your baby – the list of physical tasks you’ll perform from the get-go is endless. They all can contribute to common parental discomfort such as lower back pain, hip pain and shoulder pain. In this blog, we look at tips to help you choose a pram or stroller that meets your needs too.

It targets and engages all of our core muscles and shoulder stabilisers. It is an excellent aid to improve our middle back extension and shoulder mobility. In fact, if completed in conjunction with “floor angels” and a foam roller extension, this is one of the best exercises to counteract poor posture from device (laptop, computer and phone) use.

Watch Sydney Spine's Dr. Greg Sher demonstrate the best method to squat, lunge and deadlift in this short video.

Shoulder pain and tightness is a common complaint. Watch Dr. Greg Sher demonstrate some great stretches to get some flexibility through your rotator cuff. The big tip: As with any exercise program, a slow build up and progression is vital to prevent further injury. Good strength and stability through the whole range of the movement is vital, so make sure your movements are meaningful.

Watch Dr. Greg Sher demonstrate some excellent exercises to improve your mid back flexibility and posture.