Health First Chiropractic

30/06/2026

Managing back pain starts with the right approach.

While pain medications may offer temporary relief, research shows opioids do not effectively treat acute low back or neck pain and may even worsen outcomes over time.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends against the routine use of opioids for low back pain, citing limited benefit and potential risks.

A focus on evidence-based, non-invasive care is key. Chiropractic healthcare is widely recognised as a first-line approach for managing back pain.

Get back to feeling good! 👉 Visit www.spinalhealth.org.au to access FREE resources or consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief.

Because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind!

30/06/2026

13/06/2026

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain, can be minimised and respond well to treatment when identified early.

Early action not only supports recovery - it can also help reduce the risk of chronic pain and its impact on mental wellbeing.

Adjust your thinking and get back to feeling good 👉 Visit www.spinalhealth.org.au to access a FREE tips, back pain factsheets, checklists, podcasts, consult a chiro and learn more about drug-free ways to manage back pain.

Because a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.

18/01/2026

Science-based fact,
Frequent dancing has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms of depression,
sometimes with effects comparable to antidepressants in mild to moderate cases.

Research in psychology and neuroscience shows that dancing increases dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, improves brain plasticity, and reduces cortisol (stress hormone).

Unlike medication, it also adds social connection, movement, and emotional expression — all powerful protectors against depression.

👉 This doesn’t replace medical treatment when needed, but it proves one thing: movement is medicine. Sometimes healing starts with music, not pills.

31/12/2025

To our clients, we wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the year just gone and we look forward to welcoming you back and sharing another wonderful year of health and happiness together.

16/12/2025

Rosemary is gaining attention not just for its aroma, but for how powerfully it influences the brain. Unlike supplements or medications that take time to work, rosemary begins affecting mental processes almost instantly once its scent is inhaled.

Research published in Psychopharmacology found that participants exposed to rosemary aroma performed up to 75% better on memory tasks. Neuroscientists explain that the scent stimulates brain regions responsible for alertness, focus, and emotional regulation, helping the mind stay clear and organized rather than overstimulated.

Here’s why rosemary supports mental performance:

• Direct brain activation: The aroma engages the limbic system, which controls learning, motivation, and emotional balance.
• Neurochemical protection: Compounds such as 1,8-cineole help preserve acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter involved in memory and recall.
• Sharper attention: Rosemary increases mental alertness and reduces cognitive fog, making it easier to stay focused.
• Stress reduction: Lower stress levels mean less cortisol interference, allowing working memory to function more effectively.

While chronic stress can disrupt recall and concentration, rosemary offers a simple sensory way to support calm, focused thinking. It’s a reminder that even subtle environmental cues can shape how the brain learns, remembers, and performs.

ℹ️ Source
Psychopharmacology (2012). Rosemary Aroma and Memory.
Frontiers in Psychology (2019). Scent and Cognitive Performance.

12/12/2025

Time is running out to use your health insurance or care plans before the end of the year ⏰

We are available normal hours up till and including Christmas Eve so get to it asap.

Feel free to book on line using the link: https://healthfirst-chiropractic.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

03/12/2025

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03/12/2025

Wish me luck 🍀
Next appointments available are Saturday the 6th of December 😁

Feel free to use the online booking link below:

https://healthfirst-chiropractic.au1.cliniko.com/bookings