Core Chiro

Bones are connected by joints. Some joints, such as those in the skull do not move.
Joints that move are called Synovial joints and account for most of the joints in your body. There are several different types of joints, each move differently.
🔽Ball and socket joints, such as found in hips and shoulders, are most mobile, allowing movement in many directions.
🔽Ellipsoidal joints bend and extend, such as the joint in the base of your index finger.
🔽Gliding joints, found between flat bones, some of which are found in your wrist and ankle, are held together by ligaments and allow the bones to move by gliding against each other.
🔽Hinge joints are found in your knee and elbow and move much the some as a door hinge.
🔽Pivot joints, found in the neck, allow for side to side movement.
They all have one thing in common though. Dr Sean knows how to get them moving properly. So make an appointment by calling 0404625022

Working from home, a few tips 👍

Hi there, Dr Séan Dillon here.

A hot topic of discussion at Life Chiropractic Centre, for Dr Matthew Watkinson and myself (aside from the obvious!), is working from home and setting up a home workstation.

Many patients this week have had problems with neck, upper back and shoulder pain from working at home and poor setups.

Here are a few tips that I tell all my patients and practice myself to help prevent tension pain and headaches from working at the computer

1. Mid screen should be at eye level
2. Place laptop on box to raise screen
2. Use an adjustable stool
3. Elbows should just clear desk
4. Sit forward so knees are bent
5. Use a separate keyboard for laptops
6. Check and adjust posture every 15 minutes
7. Stand up and stretch every 30 minutes
8. Take a 5 minute break every hour

The brain is considered to use the most oxygen, around 20%, so raising your heart rate and respiratory rate every hour will help with concentration and alertness allowing you to complete tasks quicker.

At Life Chiropractic Centre we remain committed to helping all our patients and friends during this difficult time.

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have in this matter or other related health issues.

Please call our reception staff on 3843 4300