Waking Up with a Sore Neck? What Your Body Might Be Telling You..
It starts the moment you open your eyes—you try to move, and suddenly there’s that all-too-familiar stiffness through your neck. Maybe it feels like a dull ache, maybe it’s sharp when you turn your head, or maybe it’s just enough to make getting dressed a little harder than usual. If you’re waking up with a […]
Why Waiting It Out Doesn’t Work for Chronic Pain + What to Do Instead
We’ve all been there. You tweak your back lifting something weird, your neck feels locked after a long night at the desk, or an old injury starts acting up again. And you think, “It’ll go away on its own.” Sound familiar? If it does, you need to read this on why waiting for chronic pain […]
When to See a Chiropractor for Chronic Pain + Tips
Chronic discomfort can make even simple activities difficult. Whether it’s a persistent ache in your back, stiffness in your neck, or tension that won’t go away, knowing when to seek help is important. Many people consider spinal adjustments and manual therapies to help improve movement and ease ongoing discomfort. If you’re wondering whether it’s time […]
Simple Ways to Improve Mobility and Flexibility for a Pain-Free Life
Have you ever felt stiff when you wake up in the morning or struggle to bend and move like you used to? You’re not alone. Mobility and flexibility are essential for daily life—whether it’s reaching for something on a high shelf, bending down to tie your shoes, or simply walking without discomfort. The good news? […]
Understanding Chronic Pain and Its Triggers
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for three months or more. Unlike acute pain, which is temporary and typically caused by an injury, chronic pain can persist even after the initial cause is resolved. It might stem from conditions like arthritis, nerve damage, or even long-term stress on your muscles and joints. Living with this […]
Exploring the Emotional Impact of Living with TMJ Disorders
Living with a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can affect much more than just the physical mechanics of chewing or speaking. While the symptoms of TMJ disorders—such as jaw pain, headaches, and clicking sounds—are often discussed, the emotional toll they take on individuals is equally significant but less frequently addressed. Chronic discomfort and limitations caused by […]
Top 10 Signs You Need To See Chiropractor for Your Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. Whether it’s a sharp twinge, dull ache, or chronic discomfort, back pain can significantly impact your daily life and overall well-being. While some back pain may resolve on its own, there are certain signs that indicate you might need professional […]
How you can get the most from Chiropractic Care
Like most things in life, the best option for you might not always be the better option for another. Our approach to health of course, is really no different. Depending on whether we approach our health consciously or not, can determine whether we decide to take a reactive or proactive approach to our health. An […]
Meet Tom Black, Local Geelong Myotherapist
Earlier in September, Myotherapist Tom Black relocated to Geelong with his family and is now working inside Empowered Health Chiropractic. He has been in clinical practice for 13 years and prior to moving to Geelong spent 6 years working at Muscle Freedom in Black Rock, Melbourne. In this blog we break the ice with some […]
5 Things About Neck Pain You May Not Know
5 Things About Low Back Pain You May Not Know
According to the World Health Organisation in 2020, low back pain affected 619 million people globally, which is approximately 9% of the global population. Women tend to be impacted more than men, approximately 1.5x more so. The prevalence of low back pain increases with age, peaking in people aged 45 to 55 years old. The […]
How to prevent chronic stress from deteriorating our health
Chronic stress can have significant and long-lasting effects on our physical and mental health. When the body is exposed to ongoing stress without sufficient time to recover, it can lead to various negative outcomes. Here are some of the key impacts chronic stress can have on our health: Cardiovascular issues: Chronic stress can contribute to […]
5 Facts about the TMJ you may not know
The temporomandibular joint (otherwise referred to as TMJ) is a common area of complaint our Geelong TMJ chiropractors often experience. The TMJs are the two joints comprised of muscles, ligaments and discs, that connect your jaw to your skull. At Empowered Health Chiropractic, our experienced TMJ chiropractors understand the importance of a personalised treatment approach […]
Sleep – Best Practices & Recommendations
At Empowered Health Chiropractic, our Geelong chiropractors understand the important role sleep has on our health and wellbeing. It only takes a few sub-optimal nights of sleep to quickly see the downside sleep can have on our energy, mood and productivity. Reduced sleep quality also increases our sensitivity to stress and pain, increased injury risk […]
Are You Exercising Enough? How To Meet The Current Guidelines
At Empowered Health Chiropractic, our Geelong chiropractors understand the importance of livelong exercise and physical activity for our health, yet to our surprise, over 55% of Australians do not meet the current guidelines for exercise & physical activity according to their age group or category. In this article, our Geelong chiropractor Luka, will dive into […]
7 Facts About Chiropractic That You May Not Know
1> Chiropractors often take a holistic approach, meaning the body is considered system and that all parts of the body work together in order to allow us to function optimally. Underlying this, chiropractic philosophy sees the spine and nervous systems as the foundations of health and that by improving the function of the spine and […]
Improve Your Sleep With These 3 Tips
Sleep is essential for our physical, mental and overall health. When we don’t get enough sleep, we can experience fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and an increased risk of workplace and exercise-related injuries. There are many things we can do to improve our sleep quality, in this article our Geelong chiropractors will highlight some of […]
Chiropractic Techniques for Low Back Pain: What to Expect
Low back pain is a prevalent condition that can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. Seeking chiropractic care is a popular choice for many individuals seeking non-invasive and drug-free treatment options. Our Geelong chiropractors employ a variety of techniques to address low back pain and promote spinal health. In this blog post, we will […]
How Your Posture Can Affect Your TMJ
Your posture, and more notably, your head, neck and upper back posture can affect your TMJ in a number of ways. When you hold your head forward, it can place extra strain on the muscles and ligaments in your neck, head and jaw. What our TMJ chiropractors often see, that over time this can lead […]
How To Decide On The Best Chiropractor In Geelong For You
Deciding on which chiropractor is best for you can be a challenging task. The reason being, this decision is ultimately based on a variety of important factors. Rather than going through the key characteristics our team believe make up a great chiropractor, we have decided to list the characteristics we embody at Empowered Health Chiropractic, […]
Geelong Allied Health Rooms For Lease
Located on an easily accessible service lane off Melbourne Road, the clinic offers a central, convenient and highly visible location for a health professional looking to expose their services. Currently leased by Empowered Health Chiropractic, who are using two of the five rooms available and are looking to share the remaining space with the right […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help TMJ Pain
At Empowered Health Chiropractic, our experienced TMJ chiropractors incorporate a multi-modal approach to managing a range of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, from acute flare ups to chronic joint and disc conditions. Our Geelong chiropractors can help with TMJ disorders by: Improving jaw joint mechanics. This can help to reduce pain and improve function. Releasing muscle […]
How Can Dry Needling Help With TMJ Pain?
Dry needling is a type of treatment that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points in the body. It is a strategy our Geelong TMJ chiropractors often use to treat muscle pain and other conditions, including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. TMJ disorders affect the temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your jaw […]
TMJ Pain – How To Figure Out Why It’s There
At Empowered Health Chiropractic, TMJ disorders is a common presentation our Geelong TMJ chiropractors see. Whether this be due to a recent trauma, or an ongoing issue that doesn’t seem to resolve. When it comes to TMJ pain, we can normally categorise the problem by two different times of trauma. On one hand, we have a […]
Top TMJ Exercises to Reduce Pain & Improve Function
At Empowered Health Chiropractic in Geelong, our TMJ chiropractors understand the importance of incorporating exercises & rehab within the overall management of TMJ-related conditions. Supporting our manual therapy strategies with home-based exercises not only enhances treatment outcomes, but also creates self autonomy and independence in managing TMJ-related problems in the future. Essentially, our Geelong TMJ […]
Clenching Or Grinding Your Jaw? How To Help
Jaw clenching or grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, can be a common yet problematic issue when managing TMJ and facial pain. Bruxism can be further distinguished as sleep bruxism, awake bruxism and non-specified bruxism. In order to effectively relieve and manage jaw clenching or grinding, we must initially understand the underlying cause of the behaviour. […]
Do You Have TMJ Disorder? How To Recognise The Signs
At Empowered Health, our Geelong chiropractors are experienced in dealing with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or otherwise known as TMJ disorder. According to demographical research, it is thought that up to 70% of the population exhibit signs of TMJ dysfunction, with 10% of this group going on to experience symptoms related to the TMJ. Our Geelong […]
Top Ways To Improve Your Spine Health
One of the most common questions our Geelong chiropractors get asked by our clients – What can I do to improve my spine health? While there isn’t a simple answer, however, like most facets of our health, consistency plays a large role. While there may be better, or more effective methods, the best method is […]
Better Results, Faster, With Multi Modal Chiropractic Care
At Empowered Health Chiropractic, our Geelong chiropractors often hear that we are quite distinct from other health practitioners in the way we assess, treat and manage a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. We are commonly referred to as multi-modal chiropractors, meaning, we use a variety of methods to achieve optimal outcomes in pain relief, better movement […]
Top Tips To Improve Your Spine Posture This Year
Living in the Western world, we are spending more time than ever sitting at a desk, behind the wheel or relaxing on the couch with technology. These repetitive behaviours have a compounding effect on our posture, eventually confirming the argument, we are a product of our environment and habits. Our posture is a constant physical […]
Top 3 Painful Headaches Our Chiropractors See
At Empowered Health, our Geelong Chiropractors experience and manage a variety of headaches that present to us. According to headacheaustralia.org.au, headache is defined as pain experienced in any part of the headache, with over 200 different types of headaches recongised in the International Classification of Headache Disorders. How a headache presents can vary depending on […]
Looking For A Chiropractor? Here’s A Checklist
1 They listen to you This one may appear seemingly obvious but time and time again we hear the same story. My last practitioner didn’t listen, they didn’t take the time to hear my story or they acted like they didn’t care. In order to serve someone to the best of our ability, listening is […]
Chiropractic for TMJ Pain
What is the TMJ? The temporomandibular joint, otherwise better known as the TMJ, is the articulation between the temporal bone of the cranium, the disc and the condyle of the mandible. This paired joint comprises of two key motions, rotation and translation, both of which allow the mouth to open and close. This functional relationship […]
What Is Chiropactic & Can It Benefit Me?
I thought I’d take a moment to discuss a common question our Geelong chiropractors at Empowered Health receive, and that is what is Chiropractic & how can it benefit me? The easiest way for me to answer this is to give you my very own approach as a Geelong-based chiropractor and to provide you with some […]
Low Back Pain & Chiropractic Care
Low back pain is a common complaint and reason people seek care from our chiropractors in Geelong, often affecting people of all ages. While it can be debilitating, there are many effective treatments available that are considered non-invasive, natural and evidence based. Chiropractic care is one such option that has gained popularity in recent years. […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Neck Pain
What can cause Neck Pain? Acute and chronic neck pain can have many origins, sometimes neck pain can be more nervous system mediated, such as following a stressful period or a poor night’s sleep, where we find ourselves holding more tension in the area overtime. While in other times, it may be more biomechanical, such […]