Happy, Healthy Families Chiropractic

05/08/2026

29/06/2026

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare—but surgery and medication aren't the only options.

Clinical guidelines recommend conservative care first, and chiropractic treatment, including spinal manipulation, exercise advice and education, can play an important role in helping many people with non-specific low back pain.

Research shows these approaches can improve pain and function while helping people stay active. Every treatment plan should be tailored to the individual.

If back pain is slowing you down, a thorough assessment is the first step toward finding the right approach for you.

Qaseem A, Wilt TJ, McLean RM, Forciea MA. (2017). Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 166(7), 514–530.

World Health Organization. (2023). WHO Guideline for Non-surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings.

Rubinstein SM, Terwee CB, Assendelft WJJ, et al. (2019). Spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low-back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 9.

22/06/2026

Did you know your spine is designed to move in multiple directions every day?

Good spinal flexibility helps you bend, twist, reach, and move with greater ease. When joints become stiff, the body often compensates elsewhere, which can contribute to aches, tension, and reduced mobility.

Regular movement, stretching, and maintaining spinal health can help you stay active, comfortable, and doing the things you love at every age.

15/06/2026

Feeling more aches and pains this winter? ❄️
Colder weather can leave muscles feeling tight, joints feeling uncomfortable, and old injuries making their presence known.

Whether it's a sore back, neck tension, headaches, or general discomfort, winter can be challenging for many people.

Keeping active, staying warm, and looking after your spinal health can help you move and feel your best throughout the colder months.

If winter aches are getting in the way of the things you love, we're here to help.

19/05/2026

Lower back pain can affect everything — work, sleep, exercise and even simple daily movement.

A recent 2026 Cochrane Review analysing 76 studies and more than 11,000 patients found that spinal manipulative therapy may help reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain, especially when combined with movement and active care.

At our clinic, we focus on evidence-based chiropractic care designed to help you move better and feel stronger long term.

De Zoete A, et al. Spinal manipulative therapy for adults with chronic low back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2026.

03/05/2026

These native bush herbs from Dr.Sally's (chiro) garden are a beautiful addition to roasted Autumn vegetables.

Native Basil, Saltbush and Cinnamon Myrtle. 🍃

How are you grounding yourself in preparation for the week?

28/04/2026

Tension headaches can creep in from long days at your desk, stress, or tight neck and shoulder muscles—and they’re more common than you might think.

Chiropractic care focuses on relieving that built-up tension, improving movement through your neck and spine, and helping your body function the way it should—without relying on temporary fixes.

If headaches are becoming part of your routine, it might be time to address the cause, not just the symptoms.