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Brisbane chiropractic for upper cervical care - Your spine will thank you!

• Posted in Did You Know? on Jan 12, 2021

“The obvious is often the last thing we think, say or do.” - BJ Palmer. Taking care of your neck health is one of the most important things we can ever do for ourselves. 

Should I see a Chiropractor or a Physiotherapist for my Chronic Neck Pain?

• Posted in Neck Pain Disorders on Jan 04, 2021

A recent study has found that people suffering from chronic neck pain experienced more relief when receiving manual therapy in addition to standard physiotherapy exercises. 

Pointing to the Upper Neck with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

• Posted in Fibromyalgia on Dec 07, 2020

A recent research study looked at the underlying mechanisms in the body that could contribute towards chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, myalgic encaphalomyelitis, and other such pain disorders.

TMJ Problems are Linked to Problems in the Upper Neck

• Posted in TMJ Disorder on Nov 30, 2020

If you have been dealing with TMJ problems, here is an important study that may help you with the underlying cause of the problem.

A simple fender bender can create conditions for early TMJ problems

• Posted in TMJ Disorder on Nov 23, 2020

For over 30 years, researchers have described a strong link between TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders and physical injuries in the neck. Unfortunately, the link between the neck and the TMJ is still widely unknown in Australia.

Are you experiencing difficulty chewing or opening the jaw? This could hide a nasty TMJ onset.

• Posted in TMJ Disorder on Nov 16, 2020

Little problems grow up into BIG problems. The problem is that so many people ignore the little signs or symptoms when it would be much easier to treat the little problem before it becomes a big problem.

A simple neck pain caused by an awkward sleeping position can easily degenerate into a full blown TMJ

• Posted in TMJ Disorder on Nov 09, 2020

One of the most common things people who experience TMJ problems say is, “I didn’t do anything to cause it”. Well, sleeping posture may be one of the most common ways of aggravating your TMJ.

A simple toothache or jawbone pain hiding the start of TMJ

• Posted in TMJ Disorder on Nov 02, 2020

Stress could be the #1 reason why many people don’t get early treatment for more serious underlying conditions including TMJ or nerve pain. First, they believe that their symptoms - headaches, neck pain, jaw clenching, tight shoulders, TMJ pain, or a toothache - are simply due to stress.

What is Brain Fog Syndrome?

• Posted in TMJ Disorder on Oct 26, 2020

Brain fog syndrome may not be an actual diagnosis, but it is the perfect description of the problem that thousands of Australian’s experience every day. Brain fog syndrome is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. It is where there is a metaphorical haze, heaviness, or fog that affects how well your brain works. 

Is it the Vestibulocochlear Nerve or the Upper Neck?

• Posted in Balance Disorder on Oct 19, 2020

Disorders that affect the vestibulocochlear nerve are among the most physically disabling conditions known to humankind. The vestibulocochlear nerve is the 8th cranial nerve (CN VIII) that transmits hearing and balance information from your ears.