Lower Back Pain

Written By: James HayesChiropractor Almost everyone has experienced low back pain at some point, but if it has been persisting for months or even years…why is it happening? It is a common question we get asked at Dee Why Chiropractic Care. Chronic pain is defined as pain that has persisted for more than three months. […]

Written By: James HayesChiropractor Deadlifts are an excellent strength building exercise when done correctly. It is a functional movement that engages multiple muscle groups, however when done incorrectly can cause injury! Muscles involved in a deadlift: Proper form is key If you have never completed a deadlift exercise, it is important to master the movement

Having a strong core has many benefits and at Dee Why Chiropractic Care we emphasise its importance. If you have a weak core you are prone to back pain and postural changes. The core is the body’s powerhouse, it is responsible for protecting your internal organs, facilitates movement and protects your spine and nervous system.

Low back pain is extremely common, as 80% of us will experience it at some point in our lifetime. Low back pain can come on suddenly or can linger for years to the point you just get used it. Fortunately if you are suffering from low back pain, chiropractic can help. How Dee Why Chiropractic

Frequently people come in to Dee Why Chiropractic Care with low back pain that extends into the hips and legs. Lots of people self diagnose themselves with sciatica after doing a quick google search… sometimes this is not the case. When you have low back pain in the presence of leg pain it its important

Written By: James HayesChiropractor At Dee Why Chiropractic Care we treat a lot of office workers complaining of headaches, neck and low back pain caused by sitting for prolonged periods without a break! As humans we are meant to be upright and are built for movement. Anatomically we haven’t changed much from our “hunter/gatherer” ancestors

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

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

Low back pain so one of the most common complaints we see at Dee Why Chiropractic Care. Whether you have been suffering from low back pain for years or you recently suffered a back injury, a very important part of your rehab will be strengthening your core. When people think of their core, they just think of