The Local Chiro

11/08/2026

Ever taken a deep breath and felt a sharp catch on one side? That could be an acute rib strain, often from a sudden twist, heavy lift after sleeping in a weird position.
Sharp rib pain always deserves a proper look first. We screen for fracture, costochondritis and other causes before treating anything as a simple strain.
If it is a soft tissue strain, the intercostals- the small muscles between your ribs take the hit every time you breathe. That’s why laughing, reaching overhead or even a deep breath can catch you off guard.
Active Release Technique (like in this video), dry needling and adjustments are some of the tools we use to work through restricted, guarded tissue alongside breathing retraining and load management.
Pain not settling? Get it assessed rather than pushing through it.
📍 The Local Chiro, Mount Gravatt East
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26/05/2026

That 2pm headache that makes it hard to think, hard to focus, hard to get through the rest of your day?

It might not be stress or dehydration. For a lot of people it’s actually coming from tension and restriction building up in the neck and upper spine throughout the day.

Here are three things you can do at your desk right now to help:

✔️ Chin tucks - resets your head position and relieves those sub occipital muscles
✔️ Upper trap stretch- releases the muscles that creep up around your ears when you’re tense
✔️ Diaphragmatic breathing- calms your nervous system and releases tension through your neck and shoulders

Try these daily and see how you feel.

If the headaches keep coming back despite doing all the right things, it may be worth getting assessed to understand what’s driving them.

📍 The Local Chiro — Mount Gravatt East
⏰ Tuesdays, Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings
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13/05/2026

Why do parents bring their babies to a Chiropractor? 👶🏼🤍

Often it’s because they’ve noticed something isn’t quite right; feeding challenges, head preference, tension, unsettled sleep or discomfort after birth.

Babies go through a lot during pregnancy and birth and sometimes their little bodies can hold onto that strain.

Gentle Chiropractic care focuses on assessing movement, comfort & function and supporting babies in the most appropriate way for them 🌿

Every baby is different and concerns are always taken seriously.

Have questions? Feel free to reach out 🤍

10/05/2026

08/05/2026

Saturday mornings done differently ☀️

Feeling so grateful to spend my mornings caring for people in such a beautiful little spot in the world. Whether you’re waking up with back pain, headaches, tension or just feeling like your body needs a reset — I’m here for Saturday morning treatments 💛

04/05/2026

Hi, I’m Belinda 👋

I’m a Chiropractor with a Master of Chiropractic, Bachelor of Exercise Science and additional training in paediatric care. I’ve spent years caring for the people of Brisbane’s southside and I’m happy to have opened the doors to my own clinic.

I was drawn to Chiropractic through a simple belief, that when the body moves and functions well it positively impacts how you feel and how you live day to day. Over time, that belief has really shaped the way I practice.

I work with people of all ages taking a holistic and individualised approach that combines hands-on treatment, movement and practical strategies to support long-term function. I also have a strong interest in pregnancy, post-partum and caring for babies and children.

I’ve created The Local Chiro because I wanted to build a space that feels calm, considered and truly centred around the person in front of me.

The doors are now open and I’m welcoming new patients 🙂 Bookings can be made online.

Gentle, personalised Chiropractic care for people of all ages. Evening and Saturday appointments available.

28/04/2026

The doors are almost open and we’re ready to welcome you to The Local Chiro.

We’ve created a calm, modern and comfortable environment where you can feel at ease from the moment you walk in. A space designed to help you switch off, reset and focus on your health.

If you’re dealing with back pain, neck tension, headaches, stiffness, recovering from injury or simply wanting to move and feel better, we’re here to help.

Bookings are now open from next week

https://thelocalchiro.au

Your Local place to reset

10/04/2026

Welcome to The Local Chiro! Some of the signage is up and a few final touches to come but otherwise ready to roll for bookings from May 😀