FIVE TIBETAN RITES

A workout I love for enhancing flexibility is the Five Tibetan Rites, also known as the “Fountain of Youth”. I first came to know about the Tibetan Rites through a family friend who at the age of 60 still has amazing flexibility (doing handstands and all sorts of things), health and energy and I must…

The 30 Day Bar Hanging Challenge!

Recently I have noticed a high number of my patients within my practice have been presenting with numerous shoulder issues. From sprains, to AC joint separations to frozen shoulders, it has really shown how much limited shoulder function can affect your overall quality of life. As such, I have been researching simple ways to improve,…

Eight ways to maintain strong bones

Skeletal strength is built in our teenage years – but high-calcium foods, vitamin D and exercise help at any age. The health of your bones and muscles are vital as they help you stay upright, strong, and capable of living a happy and productive life. Without the health of either of these, your quality of…

Four Easy Ways to Stand Correctly for a Healthy Back

Most of us know that standing is better for our back than sitting, therefore it is becoming more common for workplaces to offer stand-up desks. However at Chiropractic Balance we often find that people have never been shown what ideal standing posture is and their best efforts to ‘sit-less’ may be causing more damage than…

Seven ways to strengthen your core

Keeping these muscles in good condition will help you fend off a bad back – just make sure you mix it up Make the time A strong core isn’t about having photogenic abs, you commonly use your core in everyday movements, including simple things like carrying the shopping or getting out of bed in…

How To Create the Perfect Posture Desk Set-up

Once upon a time, humans spent most of their day performing low-intensity physical activity in order to survive. Today a growing proportion of the working and studying population spend most of their day sitting at a desk. Statistics show sedentary workers spend an average of 9.3 hours sitting per day and latest research is suggesting…

Exercise: The 3 Types & 5 Tips for Success

As the weather continues to improve, many of us are finding that extra incentive to enjoy the sun, get outside more often and get stuck into some regular healthy exercise. But what kind of exercise? What kind of intensity? Does your exercise regime fit your unique body, mind and lifestyle? Exercise is personal. What works…

10 Tips for Optimising Spine & Brain Function

In a recent study thousands of people were asked whether they would rather suffer from a back problem or a brain problem. Every single individual responded that they would choose to suffer from a back related issue. People tend to assume that even severe back problems present less of a health challenge than brain problems because the…

Core Issues

We often talk about which muscles you should strengthen to support a balanced spine and nervous system but in light of some exciting research we’re taking a closer look at the core of the matter.