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The sacroiliac joints (SIJ) are two joints that connect the pelvis with the sacrum. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is commonly seen at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and is usually attributed to joint inflammation or altered motion. The sacroiliac joints have very little motion as they are comprised of very strong ligaments that keep them stable. When […]

A lot of patients that we see here at Dee Why Chiropractic Care have rounded shoulders and a slumped over posture. One of the major contributing factors for this is tightness of the chest muscles. Not many of us think about maintaining good posture throughout the day and don’t even realise that they are slouching.

Text neck is a real thing and is becoming increasingly more common due to advancements in technology. Many people today suffer from pain and stiffness in the neck and upper back due to overuse of mobile phones and tablet devices. Depending on our lifestyles we will spend a certain amount of time looking down, whether

Hamstring tightness is a common examination finding at Dee Why Chiropractic Care and a lot of these patients suffer from low back pain. Although there are many causes of low back pain, tight hamstring could be an underlying cause or a contributing factor. Are my tight hamstrings contributing to my low back pain? The hamstrings

Scoliosis: What you need to know! When we look at someone from the back, ideally the spine should be nice and straight. In some cases there is a lateral or side bend in the spine in the shape of an ‘S’; this is commonly referred to as scoliosis. Scoliosis is a condition that we regularly

Foods you should be eating for strong bones Osteoporosis is a condition where bones weaken and are more likely to fracture. It is a condition that affects women more than men, typically after menopause. Even though there are many treatments for osteoporosis, there unfortunately is no cure. The best treatment is prevention. Being active plays

When you go to a chiropractor you will most likely receive a chiropractic adjustment. The process is painless and the chiropractic adjustment is usually accompanied by a “cracking” sound. At Dee Why Chiropractic care we have found that new patients to chiropractic are a bit unsettled with the thought of us “cracking” their backs. Once they understand

At Dee Why Chiropractic Care we see many patients that suffer from a sore neck and back that is directly related to their workplace posture. We understand that the workplace can be stressful, juggling multiple projects and trying to get it all done before the deadline. When we are busy we often forget about our posture until our body

What is Osteoporosis? Our bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. Osteoporosis is a condition that affects our bones and occurs when we lose minerals such as calcium faster than we are able to replace them. As our result our bones become weaker are more likely to fracture. Fractures to the spine, hips, ribs

Do you slouch a lot or have poor posture? If the answer is yes, you most likely have mid back stiffness and neck pain. At Dee Why Chiropractic Care we educate each patient on how their posture is related to their neck pain and mid back stiffness and show them how to fix it. When we have poor posture the mid