Spinal Health Week

May 22-28 is Spinal Health Week.  It’s important to raise awareness about spinal health. By participating in spinal health week you can make a huge impact on improving your overall health and wellbeing. It is Australia’s longest-running national health awareness campaign dedicated to improving the spinal health of Australians of all ages.

The spine is a truly amazing part of the human body. It is one of the differentiating factors that define humans. The spine has three important functions:

• To support the weight of the body
• To provide flexibility for movement,
• And to protect nerve roots and fibres and form a protective surrounding for the spinal cord.

“According to the Institute of Health & Welfare, around 4 million Australians (16% of the population) have back problems. It is also estimated that 70–90% of people will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives.  While pain is the main symptom, we know low back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide”. (ref by Australian Chiropractors Association)

So it’s important to look after your spine and practice good posture.

This year, during National Spinal Health Week 2023, the ACA is tackling spine-related headaches head-on by increasing awareness of the painful condition and improving spinal health through effective, low-risk3, drug-free solutions that limit the impact headaches have on the quality of life of over 46% of Australians. For more information go to Spinal Health Week. (Aust. Chiropractors Assoc).

Chiro & Sports Med

Our chiropractors at Chiro & Sports Med are committed to providing chiropractic solutions to address your unique needs, whether you are experiencing an irritated nerve, bulging disc, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, headaches, or even muscular tightness and tension. You may be searching for pain relief after an accident or experiencing an injury.  Our mission is to help reduce or eliminate pain and to prevent future problems and injuries. Above all, we are here to improve your quality of life, well-being, and ability to live an active healthy lifestyle.

If you would like to make an appointment with one of the chiropractors at Chiro & Sports Med simply call our office on 9817 2005 and one of our friendly staff will organise an appointment for you or you can Book Online.