What is a disc bulge? A disc bulge is when the soft inner portion of the disc (nucleus pulposus) bulges or balloons outside of the hard outer layer of the disc (annulus fibrosis) See the image below for reference. This “disc bulge” if severe enough can cause compression of the spinal nerve causing pain and…
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With many of our Geelong patients recovering from Covid19, we are seeing a trend in common complaints. Both middle back pain and lower back pain are common side effects post-Covid. During the isolation period, it is obviously impossible to seek in-person treatment. We want to ensure that during this time our patients have the ability…
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Hip Bursitis can be a debilitating pain. It can stop you from doing the things you love, running and walking, weight lifting, your working life and it can severely affect your quality of sleep. We see cases of Hip Bursitis frequently in our Geelong clinic and our Chiropractors are passionate about helping our patients regain…
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It’s Spinal Health Week and we thought we would take a deep dive into TEXT NECK and Neck Pain. In our Geelong based clinic, we are seeing “Text Neck” become an ever-increasing issue. Neck pain is now a leading cause of disability with 20% of adults experiencing neck pain. The curve of the neck is…
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Hip Bursitis is one of the most common conditions that we see in our Geelong clinic, especially amongst our female patients. The Bursa is a small fluid filled sac that sits between muscles, tendons and bones. (show in the diagram) Bursitis is an inflammatory condition, this inflammation and swelling process causes the bursa to become…
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As Geelong residents, many of us have spent the better part of two years working from home! Due to ongoing lockdowns this has become our new normal, during these times of uncertainty it’s so important that we take care of our mental and physical health. We are all trying to balance work life, home life…
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Dear valued patient: Firstly we would like to thank you for your continued support of a family owned, Geelong small business. The situation with Coronavirus is unprecedented on the back of an already difficult start to the year for all Australians. The situation is constantly evolving and we will…
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Help us raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation Dr Matthew is shaving his head to help support our amazing patient Kylie reaching her 5 years in remission milestone! When: Sunday the 17th March 10:30am Where: GPAC We will also be raising money in the clinic! A gold coin donation will put you in the draw…
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We are exciting to announce that Shannon Avenue Chiropractic now has online booking! We know that sometimes finding the time to book an appointment is the hardest part! You’re busy at work, or you don’t think about it til 10pm at night and it’s too late! With online book it’s simple, just click the Book…
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Its a wonderful time of year, but it’s often filled with over indulgence and busy schedules. Your health and well-being usually goes straight to the bottom of the Christmas list. This year we have put together 9 easy steps to ensure that your Christmas is HAPPY, HEALTHY & PAIN FREE! TAKE IT EASY! With the…
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