Surprisingly the hamstring muscle is not that active when standing, but they play an important role in other activities such as walking, running, climbing and jumping. The Hamstring isn’t a single muscle but is made of a group of three muscles that run along the back...
By Ashlee Batters (BchiroSc, MChiro), Calf pain is common in sports that include running, jumping, hopping and landing. This blog explains how to treat and prevent calf injuries. The calf is made up of three major muscles (triceps surae), the gastrocnemius originating...
For personal reasons some people and often female teenagers would prefer to see a female practitioner. Our female chiropractor Ashlee Batters focuses on delivering evidence-based care and tailoring treatment to the individual, ensuring she delivers a personalized,...
Noisy joints? Joints emit a variety of noises that people may describe as popping, cracking, clicking or catching. The technical term for these noises is “crepitus”, from the Latin term “to rattle”. People of all ages can experience crepitus, although it does become...
Spinal Health Week May 20 – 26th. As we all know life is full of unknowns, but you can take simple and practical steps now to be ready for life at any age. As part of Spinal Health Week 2019 (20-26 May), the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) is...
Tweed Coast Chiropractic raising awareness of heart attack prevention in Kingscliff During Heart Week (April 29 – May 6), Tweed Coast Chiropractic is joining the Heart Foundation in encouraging our local community to learn the warning signs —and take the necessary...
