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Scoliosis Screening: Why Early Detection Matters

Scoliosis Screening: Why Early Detection Matters Scoliosis is a condition where the spine develops an [...]

11
Mar
Cost effective desk setup for laptop users on the go!

A key goal for me in 2025 is to maintain better posture while working on [...]

12
Jan
Five ways to make your 2025 a great year!

Over New Years everyone seems to reflect on the year that has been and how [...]

25
Dec
How Chiropractic Care Can Help With Spinal Degeneration Pain

Understanding Spinal Degeneration and How Chiropractic Care Can Help Spinal degeneration is a common condition [...]

10
Dec
What is the difference between the Activator and Arthrostim

Comparing Chiropractic Adjusting Instruments: Activator vs Arthrostim Chiropractors have a range of approaches to provide [...]

24
Nov
How to Choose an Upper Cervical Chiropractor

Upper cervical chiropractic in Australia is a highly niche area within the broader chiropractic profession. [...]

22
Oct
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain affects millions of people worldwide, disrupting daily life and diminishing quality of [...]

14
Aug
Understanding Flexion Distraction Therapy
August 6, 2024

Understanding Flexion Distraction Therapy   Flexion distraction therapy is a gentle, non-surgical chiropractic technique aimed [...]

How Chiropractic Adjustments Can Improve Posture

In today’s digital age, poor posture is a common issue, often resulting from prolonged sitting [...]

06
Aug
Chiropractic Techniques for Headache and Migraine Relief

Chiropractic Techniques for Headache and Migraine Relief Headaches and migraines can be debilitating, affecting daily [...]

27
Jul
The Role of Chiropractic Care in Stress Management

In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a common issue that can lead to various health [...]

02
Jul
How to Have a Strong Nervous System
How to Have a Strong Nervous System: 10 Healthy Habits for You

Nourish Your Body: Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, good fats, [...]

24
May
Chiropractic care for headaches
Chiropractic care for headaches: A Natural Solution

Approximately 3.9 million people in Australia suffer from headaches yearly. Headaches can be debilitating and [...]

30
Apr
chiropractic care for beginners
Chiropractic for Beginners: What to Expect During Your First Adjustment

Navigating your first Chiropractic experience Considering chiropractic care? It can be a great choice for [...]

18
Apr
Chiropractic Adjustments
5 Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Adjustments

Holistic health care practices are growing in popularity through recent years, with more people choosing [...]

27
Feb
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The Role of Chiropractors in Scoliosis Management

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral (sideways) S-shaped curvature of the spine which can cause discomfort, [...]

14
Feb
Sports Chiropractor
Sports Chiropractor: Techniques for rapid muscle recovery

Rapid muscle recovery is crucial for athletes to maintain peak performance and avoid injury. During [...]

07
Feb
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Cultivating Prenatal Well-being: Beyond Traditional Approaches with Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy undoubtedly marks a momentous period of transformation, yet it can also be accompanied by [...]

15
Jan
Good posture and alignment are vital – here’s why

Maintaining good alignment of the spine is essential for overall posture and has numerous benefits [...]

10
Jan
Are you straining your neck for 2920 hours a year?

Having a good pillow is essential for proper neck and spine alignment, promoting better sleep [...]

28
Dec
Managing Discomfort Through Summer Heat During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can cause a multitude of discomforts – which are often heightened during the summer [...]

07
Mar
Low back pain when running? How chiropractic can help!

Our Melbourne chiropractors love to help all different level of runners – from the weekend [...]

12
Dec
Can Chiropractic help with back pain during pregnancy?

Are you pregnant and struggling with back pain? You’re not alone – approximately 50% or [...]

07
Nov
What is Osteitis Pubis? How can Chiropractic help?

What is Osteitis Pubis? How can Chiropractic help?   Have you ever felt pain in [...]

23
Sep
What is a Spinal Facet Syndrome?

Lumbar Facet Syndrome  Low back pain complaints are the leading cause of disability globally.   Literature [...]

30
Aug
Disc Injuries
If your spine doesn’t pop did the adjustment work?

Do all Chiropractic adjustments involve cracking? Is there a way to adjust my spine without [...]

19
Jul
Can chiropractors help with colic? Here are 2 KEY research studies

Trying to comfort a baby with colic can be not only very stressful, but at [...]

25
Jun
Unstable Knees? 5 Important Exercises That Really Help

Unstable Knees? 5 Important Exercises That Really Help. Do you have knees that give way [...]

26
Apr
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Pain Relief Sciatica: 3 must do Exercises | Sciatica Chiropractor

Finding pain relief for sciatica can be a challenging journey. Do you have a searing [...]

08
Jan
Neck Pain Relief | Chiropractor

Feel Better, Function Better through chiropractic care   There are multiple different factors that can [...]

06
Jan
What is a drop piece chiropractic table? How do they work?

You may notice when you visit Sims and Finn Chiropractic that we have specialised tables [...]

20
Aug
What is a Schmorl node? Frankston Chiropractor explains

What is a Schmorl node? A Schmorl’s node is a protrusion of the vertebral disc [...]

06
Jun
Chiropractic Exercises
5 things you should know before your first F45 class

Dr Leah Collard is a Chiropractor in Dandenong. She has a keen interest in helping [...]

04
Jun
Frankston Chiropractors key 5 tips for using a standing desk correctly

Standing desks are starting to become the new normal in many workplaces. While standing desks [...]

11
Apr
Your guide to the Oliver’s Hill Steps, Frankston

Frankston is an amazing place to live. The foreshore is beautiful – and the perfect [...]

31
Mar
4 Key Steps For An Ergonomic Computer Setup

STEP 1: Chair Sit on the chair with your spine touching the back support to [...]

04
Jan
What is a bulging disc?

Disc bulges are commonly found with in the cervical (neck) spine and the lumbar (low [...]

16
Dec
What is Spinal Canal Stenosis?

Spinal canal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal narrows putting excess pressure on [...]

29
Oct
Food vs Supplements Frankston Chiropractor

Whole Food vs Supplementation We all know that a whole food balanced diet is absolutely [...]

06
Oct
Ice or Heat for back pain?

HEAT OR ICE? Joint and muscular pain is experienced by many people due to our [...]

06
Oct
Restricted golf swing? Frankston Chiropractic explains the cause and potential solution

The perfect golf swing consists of a series of complex movements – any limitations in [...]

07
Sep
What is a frozen shoulder? Dandenong Chiropractor

What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder can be felt as stiffness, pain and limited [...]

06
Sep
Understanding & Managing Menopause – Women’s Health Chiropractor

Menopause is a natural and normal process in a woman’s life. It is during this [...]

02
Sep
11 Things to consider before you give birth – Pregnancy Chiropractor Frankston

The weeks leading up to birth are huge for both mother and baby. It’s during [...]

19
Aug
Liposomal Vitamin C vs Tablet Vitamin C – Which one is better?

Vitamin C has long been regarded as a wonder supplement by many – commonly recognised [...]

17
Aug
Struggling to fall asleep? Here are our 5 simple tips to get to sleep

Healthy sleeping habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Over recent [...]

16
Aug
Acromioclavicular shoulder pain – how a chiropractic adjustment may help
August 11, 2020

Shoulder pain is a common presentation that our chiropractors assess. The shoulder is a complex [...]

Tennis Elbow – how chiropractic may help you get back on the court
July 28, 2020

Tennis elbow (also known as Lateral Epicondylitis) is felt on the outer part of the [...]

Our new safety measures in response to COVID-19

In the past fortnight, the number of COVID-19 cases within Victoria has increased steadily. As [...]

13
Jul
The importance of Zinc – 3 key reasons…

Zinc is an essential nutrient that we need but it isn’t naturally produced by our [...]

14
Jun
What is a concussion, how it affects your neck and can chiropractic help?
May 27, 2020

A concussion is an injury to the brain as a result of direct trauma to [...]

‘Neckflix’ what it is, and why you don’t want it!

You read that right – not Netflix, ‘Neckflix’! What is ‘Neckflix’? ‘Neckflix’ is a term [...]

10
May
Why your neck should NOT be straight! Melbourne neck pain chiropractor explains

Why your neck should NOT be straight? The cervical spine is made up of 7 [...]

27
Apr
What is a muscle cramp? What you can do to avoid them.

Are you cramping all the time? I’m sure all of us have experienced muscle cramps [...]

23
Apr
Tips for a good desk posture

Adopting the correct sitting posture is vital in maintaining a healthy back and spine. Our [...]

06
Apr
Melbourne Scoliosis Chiropractor – Our Approach

Scoliosis – what is it? A scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spinal [...]

23
Mar
Do you have Anterior Head Carriage? What our chiropractors assess for

Anterior head carriage is a common condition where the head is improperly aligned with the [...]

11
Mar
Backpack ergonomics for children – What our Chiropractors recommend

The new school year is well underway. Roughly 3.8 million students will make their way [...]

24
Feb
Jaw pain and Chiropractic – do you have a TMJ disorder?

What is your TMJ? TMJ stands for – temporomandibular joint. Your temporomandibular joint connects the [...]

10
Feb
Why our Dandenong Chiropractors recommend swimming for your spinal health

If you’re just getting started with an exercise program in the new year, or if [...]

24
Jan
The benefits of Magnesium – Powdered vs Pill

Magnesium – everyone loves this mineral. It has been heralded to help with nearly everything; [...]

04
Dec
Results from the Safer Care Victoria Review – Chiropractic Care for Children

A recent government review commissioned by the Victorian health minister sought to determine whether there [...]

22
Nov
Sleep and low back pain – What our Dandenong Chiropractors recommend.

If you have low back pain, you probably know how difficult it can be to [...]

13
Nov
Exercising with back pain- what our Dandenong Chiropractors recommend

In this blog post, Dr Brett Lodding will explain how to consider exercise when you [...]

04
Nov
Stretching and exercise for spinal health: is it really that important?

Chiropractor Dr Jess Djalikian from Sims and Finn Chiropractic in Dandenong explains the role that [...]

30
Oct
F45 PAIN SPINE PHYSIO CHIRO
F45, Crossfit, High intensity training and Chiropractic

THREE WAYS OUR CHIROPRACTOR CAN HELP YOUR F45, CROSSFIT AND HIGH INTENSITY TRAINING IN DANDENONG, [...]

15
Oct
Do you have a leg length difference? Why you should care and how our Dandenong & Endeavour Hills Chiropractors can help

Have you ever felt like you have one leg shorter than the other? Even slightly? [...]

20
Sep
Dandenong physiotherapy chiropractic neck pain spine health foam roller
Foam rolling vs Stretching. Is one better than the other? How our chiropractors can help.

Foam rolling vs Stretching? Should you do one before the other? And why it is [...]

11
Aug
Three great stretches for office workers with bad posture! Our Dandenong Chiropractors explain how to help.

Our chiropractors commonly help practice members from Narre Warren, Berwick, Keysborough, Hallam and Noble Park [...]

31
Jul
Breathing, are you doing it correctly? Advice and tips from our Chiropractors

Breathing. What our Chiropractors are noticing more and more frequently in our practice members from [...]

17
Jul
How our Sports Chiropractors may help rugby players with injuries in the Dandenong, Narre Warren and Berwick area.
July 14, 2019

If you have experienced an injury while playing rugby or any other contact sports, our [...]

Vitamin C- can it actually help for a cold?

As the temperature in Melbourne drops, and the grey and gloomy weather sets in, everyone [...]

06
Jul
Research shows that Chiropractic care can increase strength, decrease fatigue and improve the brain’s ability to drive muscles

“What we can say based on this study is that when we adjust subluxations, we [...]

03
Jun
Combining Meditation and Chiropractic. How daily mindfulness can improve your health.

When new members to our practice start their chiropractic care with us, we recommend a [...]

14
May
Fish oil vs Krill oil. Which one is better for you?

There seems to be a lot of commercial advertising promoting the supplementation of krill oil [...]

09
May
Upper body strengthening and stretches for office workers!

Do your shoulders, neck or back ever hurt after a day in the office? It [...]

28
Apr
Choosing the correct pillow

Choosing the correct pillow can prove to be a very difficult task. Most people try [...]

19
Apr
Vitamin D3

Vitamin D is a key nutrient that play an enormous role in many crucial systems [...]

08
Apr
Travel tips

Travel tips for when you’re leaving the rat race and off to enjoy some time [...]

20
Aug
Is the daily grind giving you a headache?

Headaches are becoming increasingly common and we are often guilty of taking some painkillers and [...]

07
May
Giving back program – Dandenong Chiropractic

“Giving Back” is our community donation program. Each month we are donating $300 total back [...]

16
Feb
Wearing your backpack correctly – recommendation from our Chiropractor

As you start your back to school preparations we would like to encourage you to [...]

15
Jan
Do you have a straight or curved back?

Your spine keeps your body standing upright! But your spine is not long and straight. [...]

05
Apr
Share The Dignity – Sims & Finn Chiropractic Dandenong

We’re only as strong as the community around us. At Sims & Finn Chiropractic we [...]

03
Feb
How do I set up my desk? Postural advice

Working for long hours at a desk or computer can place a significant strain on [...]

29
Aug
Reducing Falls Risk, Improved Quality of Life and Chiropractic

“Falls account for more than 80% of injury-related hospital admissions in people older than 65 [...]

11
Jun
Why do we ask if you crack your own neck?

What happens? The crunching sound that you hear has nothing to do with your bones [...]

20
Apr
Chiropractic and exercise are better than drugs says new study

According to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and funded by [...]

03
Feb
Worsening quality of life after neck pain

Before we get into the study let me firstly explain what quality of life means. [...]

02
Aug

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      • Dr Paul Finn
      • Dr Brett Lodding
      • Dr. Shaun Hidge
      • Dr Jessica Djalikian
      • Dr Connor Charles
      • Dr Esther Finn
      • Dr Braddon Atkinson
      • Dr David Korchok
      • Dr Georgia Vines
      • Dr. Neelam Ramjee
      • Dr Oscar Finn
    • Neurostructural chiropractic
    • Techniques
    • Approaches
    • Myotherapy
    • Flexion Distraction Therapy Melbourne
    • Webster Technique Melbourne
  • New patients
    • What I need to know before my first visit?
    • My Care Options
    • Common Secondary Conditions
    • FAQ
  • Conditions
    • Neck pain
    • Headaches
    • Whiplash
    • Low back pain
    • Disc injuries
    • Pregnancy
    • Sciatica
    • Children
    • Scoliosis
    • Arthritis
    • Vertigo/ Dizziness
    • Sports chiropractic
    • Shoulder and arm pain
    • Hip and leg pain
    • Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Melbourne
    • Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Melbourne
    • Upper Cervical Chiropractic
  • Patient resources
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    • Exercises