Samford Chiropractic Centre

07/10/2026

💧Proper hydration matters more than you think!

💧Majority of Australians are significantly dehydrated and it has a wide range of physical and non physical effects such as brain fog, headaches, back pain, dry skin and constipation.

💧Proper hydration requires not only enough water but sufficient electrolyte consumption. Electrolytes such as sodium (salt), magnesium and potassium act like magnets to pull and hold water where it's needed, moving fluid across cell walls. Sodium in particular helps your body retain water you drink instead of flushing it out through urination.

💧If you're seeing this post, take it as your sign to drink more water! Your brain and body will thank you!

28/09/2026

Most people may not understand how Chiropractic and more importantly, how the brain works.

When a spinal segment loses its proper movement it stops sending accurate information to the brain. When the brain starts working with inaccurate information it goes into threat mode.

Through an adjustment, a Chiropractor delivers a specific input to the spine and nervous system that has been running on improper information. The brain takes that input, recalibrates and improves the communication from itself to the dysfunctional spinal segment.

The brain is not being told that a bone is back in place. It is given a new input and a new way of functioning in place of old patterns that it has gotten used to. The brain is an amazing adaptive organ and once it has been consistently given good information it can do what it does best - it regulates and it heals.

20/09/2026

🤰 Continuing education in pregnancy care 💛

This weekend Alice completed the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association (ICPA) Perinatal Chiropractic Care with Webster Technique Certification — two full days dedicated to further developing her knowledge and skills in caring for women throughout pregnancy. 🤰✨

The seminar explored the incredible changes that occur during pregnancy, with a particular focus on pelvic biomechanics, the nervous system, muscles and ligaments surrounding the pelvis, pregnancy and birth physiology, and gentle adjusting techniques specifically suited to the pregnant body.

A big part of the weekend was learning and becoming certified in the Webster Technique — a specific chiropractic analysis & adjustment that reduces nervous system stress, balances pelvic bones, muscles & ligaments, and optimises the mother’s pelvic function in pregnancy and birth.

Alice has always loved caring for women throughout pregnancy, so this was a fantastic opportunity to build on her existing experience and further develop the way she assesses and cares for pregnant patients.

She is very excited to now incorporate the Webster Technique into her pregnancy care in clinic. 🥰

15/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ Daily movement is a genetic requirement for health. To meet this requirement we need 30 minutes of continuous daily movement and most people these days wouldn't meet that requirement.

🤸‍♂️ When you think about it from an evolution perspective we HAD to walk to gather and hunt food, to collect water and to visit other settlements. We had no choice but to move and we were healthier for it.

🚴‍♀️ 21st century conveniences have allowed us to access food and water in an instant and while this is great, it has caused us to be more immobile than ever. This coupled with the sedentary nature of majority of our jobs has lead us down a path of not living in alignment with what our DNA demands for a healthy life.

🍃 At Samford Chiro we always ask about daily movement levels as it can impact how you move, function and heal. Movement is medicine so get walking!!

14/09/2026

Always learning, always improving! 🐾🐴

Last week, our animal chiropractors Alice and Minty attended an Animal Biomechanical Medicine (ABM) workshop, spending the week building on their skills and knowledge in caring for both horses and dogs.

The workshop included hands-on training in adjusting techniques, soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation, with plenty of four-legged volunteers along the way — including horses, dogs… and even a lamb! 🐑❤️

Continuing education is such an important part of what we do, helping us refine our techniques, expand our knowledge and provide the best possible care for the animals we see.

We’re excited to bring everything we learnt back into the clinic! 🐶🐴

🐕🐾Always learning, always improving! 🐾🐴

Last week, our animal chiropractors Alice and Minty attended an Animal Biomechanical Medicine (ABM) workshop in Melbourne, spending the week building on their skills and knowledge in caring for both horses and dogs.

The workshop included hands-on training in adjusting techniques, soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation, with plenty of four-legged volunteers along the way — including horses, dogs… and even a lamb! 🐑❤️

Continuing education is such an important part of what we do, helping us refine our techniques, expand our knowledge and provide the best possible care for the animals we see.

We’re excited to bring everything we learnt back into the clinic! 🐶🐴

10/09/2026

Friendly reminder that the Samford, Dayboro and Surrounds Wellbeing Expo is happening at Samford Community Hub on Saturday 12th September from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

It's going to be an amazing day filled with so many knowledgeable wellness practitioners, health concious individuals and all round great humans! For those who attend there is a range of raffle prizes being drawn on the day we well!

If you are already on your health journey or wanting to start it this is a day not to miss. Dr Anthony will be there from 12-4pm talking all things Chiropractic, neurology and general health. He will also be offering free spinal and postural health assessments.

08/09/2026

🧠 The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in the body and is involved in vital parasympathetic nervous system function.

🫁 Some key functions are digestion, respiration, blood pressure and even immune function.

✨️ So many of us today tend to be in a stressed and sympathetic dominant state in which our vagus nerve doesn't talk to our body properly.

✨️ Some easy ways to improve vagal tone is to stimulate the auricular branch of the nerve around our ear, humming or singing, cold water exposure and box breathing. Ask us about any of these techniques or ways we can help in the clinic at your next appointment!

02/09/2026

Meet Anthony, the newest Chiropractor to join our team! He has been with us since January after doing a locum with us last year. He fell in love with the Samford community and had to move here.

He brings a warm, dynamic energy to the centre and we know he will be here for years to come!

Stay tuned for our final meet the team series 😁

30/08/2026

🔴 NEW AT SAMFORD CHIROPRACTIC 🟣

We’re excited to introduce the Erchonia EVRL Laser to Samford Chiropractic — an innovative low-level laser system combining red and violet wavelengths.

Low-level laser therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of light to influence cellular processes within the body.

🔴 Red light penetrates into tissues and is used to support cellular activity, circulation, tissue repair and recovery.

🟣 Violet light has different properties and provides an additional wavelength that can be used alongside red light as part of the EVRL system.

Together, these wavelengths give us another non-invasive therapeutic tool that can complement chiropractic care and rehabilitation, particularly when managing musculoskeletal conditions, soft-tissue injuries and recovery.

After more than 40 years of providing chiropractic care in Samford, we remain committed to continuing our education and incorporating new technologies where they may add value to the care we provide.

We’re looking forward to introducing the EVRL Laser into the clinic and exploring how it can best support our patients.

Curious about whether low-level laser therapy could complement your care? Ask us at your next appointment.

26/08/2026

🧠 CHIROPRACTIC CARE — MORE THAN JUST PAIN RELIEF?🧠

Chiropractic care is often associated with helping people manage aches and pains — but emerging research is exploring what may be happening within the brain and nervous system too.

A 2024 randomised controlled study investigated 76 people with chronic low back pain. Participants received either usual care or chiropractic care alongside their usual care for four weeks. Researchers used EEG and somatosensory evoked potentials to investigate changes in brain activity, as well as wearable sleep monitoring and patient-reported measures of health and quality of life.

Following chiropractic care, researchers observed changes in patterns of brain activity and sensory processing, including changes within the brain’s Default Mode Network.
After four weeks, the chiropractic group also demonstrated improvements in light sleep and overall quality of life, including reported reductions in pain, fatigue, anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Why is this interesting?
Our brain is constantly receiving and processing sensory information from the body. Research like this is helping us better understand how chiropractic care may influence the way the brain and body communicate and adapt — a concept known as neuroplasticity.

It’s an exciting area of research, and while one study certainly doesn’t answer every question, it adds to our understanding of chiropractic care beyond simply looking at where it hurts. 🧠✨

Reference:�Haavik H, Niazi IK, Amjad I, et al. Neuroplastic Responses to Chiropractic Care: Broad Impacts on Pain, Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life. Brain Sciences. 2024;14:1124.