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Is Chiropractic a Treatment? North Lakes

• Posted in Chiropractic on Jun 05, 2016

Thousands of people in Brisbane and even in North Lakes, Mango Hill and the surrounding communities suffer from pain and from other ailments. Chiropractic has a long history of helping people with a variety of conditions and pain syndromes.

Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Instructor

• Posted in Chiropractic, Personal Development on May 29, 2016

Last month I wrote how Atlas Health was the only place in North Lakes, Brisbane and all Australia that takes a specific x-ray view that shows the misalignment or subluxation of the vertebra in the upper neck, which can contribute towards migraines, headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, low back pain, dizziness and multiple sclerosis to name just a few health conditions.

Is Chiropractic an Alternative to Medicine?

• Posted in Chiropractic on May 17, 2016

Chiropractic is not the alternative to medicine. In fact, chiropractic is not the alternative to anything at all (save for poor health). Admittedly, I see many people from North Lakes, from Brisbane and from around Australia who seek Upper Cervical chiropractic care...

The Last Place in Australia for the Blair X-Ray

• Posted in Back Pain Disorders, Chiropractic, Head Pain Disorders on May 03, 2016

Atlas Health is the only place in North Lakes, Brisbane, Queensland, and in fact ANYWHERE in Australia that takes the type of x-ray that we do. Regrettably, one of the few Upper Cervical specific doctors in Australia has just retired from practice …

Bad Vibrations and Lawnmowers

• Posted in Did You Know? on Apr 26, 2016

Mechanical vibrations do not exist in nature, which makes it one of the most common ways for people to suffer injuries. Are you one of the many people in North Lakes and Brisbane who mow their own grass? Do you ride a motorcycle?

When Your Brain Stops Listening to Pain

• Posted in Back Pain Disorders, Head Pain Disorders on Apr 19, 2016

If you suffer bouts of pain, your brain eventually stops listening ... but then your problem becomes chronic. The rule of thumb I have long advocated when it comes to healing (provided you are not suffering a serious issue) is to give your body 3 days for the problem to settle.

The Chiropractic Combination Lock

• Posted in Nervous System Disorders on Apr 13, 2016

For some people, solving their health problems is like opening a combination lock. Why do some people get pain relief easily while others suffer despite seeing everyone, including chiropractic?

One Cause, One Cure

• Posted in Chiropractic on Apr 05, 2016

One Cause, One Cure … How’s that for an audacious statement?! Now before anyone takes this message out of proper context and I find myself in front of a disciplinary board, please take the extra moment to read this article in its entirety.

Roller Coasters and Whiplash - Minimise the Risk

• Posted in Head Pain Disorders, Neck Pain Disorders on Apr 02, 2016

I love roller coasters. Well, I used to but haven't been on one for many years. Not the little ones either, but the big 50+ metre ones. However, as both the enthusiast and the chiropractor that roller coasters and other amusement park rides can...

Chiropractic and Osteoporosis

• Posted in Back Pain Disorders on Mar 29, 2016

One question I am often asked, "Is chiropractic safe for pensioners?" Specifically, the concern relates to seniors with osteoporosis: that if too hard an adjustment is given that you can break a person's bone. Yes, it is always a possibility - usually ribs, seldom other verebrae.