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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]