Spinal Stiffness
“My back and neck feel so stiff all the time, I probably need to stretch more, right!?” If you sit for work, love a Netflix binge or spend a lot…
Are you preventing Osteoporosis?
Did you know that 1 in 3 post-menopausal women have Osteoporosis? What is it? Osteoporosis means you have a reduction in bone mass and a deterioration of bone structure leading…
Are you post COVID-19? Here’s how to get back into exercise
Have you had COVID-19 and you aren’t quite sure how to safely return to exercise? Here’s what to do; Firstly what is your risk level? Low, Moderate or High? To…
Can puberty make your daughter more susceptible to injury?
Sadly, the answer is yes. However with the right information we can mitigate this risk. I remember being at school and the menstrual cycle being brushed over. Most of us…
Peri-Post Menopausal? What if these 5 sessions could change your life?
At Thrive Health Co. we specialise in exercise programming and advice for Peri- and Post Menopausal Women. Due to the number of women coming into the clinic seeking advice in…
Menopause and Exercise
Menopause… Are you in your 40’s, 50’s or beyond and wondering why your exercise routine is no longer working for you? Are you putting on weight even though you are…
Are Women More Prone to Knee Injuries than Men?
Have you ever wondered why young females complain of more knee pain or why more females drop out of sport at a younger age compared to boys? Well, puberty and…
Where has this pain come from??
Do you experience bothersome and sometimes overwhelming pain or stiffness but have no idea where it has come from? Pain can often strike seemingly from nowhere at exactly the wrong…
Primitive Reflexes in babies
At birth – we are all equipped with a set of reflexes that enable us to survive. These are called Primitive reflexes, or as we often refer to them, a…
We Welcome Dr. Patrick Brewer Chiropractor to the Team – Thrive Health Co.
Patrick is a highly skilled Chiropractor that has recently joined the team at Thrive Health Co. After graduating from the prestigious RMIT University in Melbourne, Patrick has spent time working…
When it Comes to Your Body…. What Type of Car are you?
When it comes to your body what type of car would you describe it as? A Ferrari? Lamborghini? Commodore? Or maybe just a beaten up old Datsun? Our bodies can…
What are joint manipulations or adjustments?
A common question I get asked in the clinic is “Why do Chiropractors (and some other health professionals) use joint manipulations or adjustments as part of their treatment plan when…
What is pain?
We’ve all experienced some sort of pain in our lifetime, but what is pain? Pain the uncomfortable sensory and emotional feeling associated with an actual or potential tissue damage. Most…
Keeping your feet pain free
Our feet and ankles are complex so they can be prone to pain. If you have ever experienced pain in your feet you will understand just how much it impacts…
Is your sleep making you more prone to injury or illness?
Are you getting enough quality sleep at night? If you answered no, then did you know that your lack of sleep can affect your overall health and make you prone…
Does a disc bulge always cause pain and is it permanent?
What is a disc bulge? Spinal discs are shock-absorbing rings that sit between each bone (vertebrae) in your spine. They are fluid filled sacks that allow for movement, support your…
Remedial Massage and the benefits for dancers
Many highly active men and women utilise all the benefits of seeking regular massage, and rightly so. With the toll that many amateur and professional sports or regular gym routines…
What’s stopping you from achieving your goals?
So it’s a new year and you have a new health and well being goal. Great! Is it a S.M.A.R.T goal? If you answered yes, then that’s fantastic, you are…
Why should everyone have a post-partum assessment after giving birth?
What is abdominal separation? Growing a baby is a very exciting time! But can also be very strenuous on a women’s body. It is inevitable that as the baby grows,…
The safest way to return to exercise postpartum
The biggest culprit for injuries post-partum is getting back into exercise before you are ready. Whether you delivered your beautiful bub 6 weeks ago or 6 years ago we highly…