Sciatica is a term we hear a lot as Chiropractors, with people using it in various contexts. Sciatica is actually a symptom of a condition, rather than a condition itself. It means “pain from the sciatic nerve” and is characterized by pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that radiates along the sciatic nerve

Tennis elbow is a common condition that can be caused by repetitive arm and wrist movements. While the condition can be painful, it can be treated by a healthcare professional who has experience in treating the condition.

Carpal tunnel is a common condition that can be caused by repetitive arm and wrist movements. While the condition can be painful, it can be treated by a healthcare professional who has experience in treating the condition.

Sleep is a fundamental component of health, some of the major benefits of adequate sleep include; improved mental health, improved weight loss, better energy production, increased immunity and long term brain health- (“Get Enough Sleep – MyHealth | health.gov”, 2021).

Low back and neck pain are one of the most common complaints in the mining community; a study done in 2012 by the injury prevention centre showed that 64% of miners had back pain. At Dianella Chiropractic we see a lot of people from the mining community and we understand the impact work related injuries can have on the individual, not only physically but emotionally as well.

Low back and neck pain are one of the most common complaints in the mining community; a study done in 2012 by the injury prevention centre showed that 64% of miners had back pain. At Dianella Chiropractic we see a lot of people from the mining community and we understand the impact work related injuries can have on the individual, not only physically but emotionally as well.

Posture is how you hold your body when you’re sitting, laying or standing. Good posture limits the strain on our musculoskeletal system while we do our daily activities. Bad habits such as excessive computer and tablet use, slouching in chairs and not moving as much as we should can all lead to poor posture.

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It occurs when you strain the tendon that runs along the arch of your foot, from your heel bone to your toes. Straining this tendon can cause it to become weak, swollen and inflamed. This can cause pain when you stand or walk and can occur in one foot or both feet. It is most common in people of middle age, or in people who are on their feet a lot- eg. Athletes.

Headaches are a debilitating condition that affect many people at some point in their lives. As they are so common, people think headaches are normal. However, headaches are NOT normal! Some headaches have a serious underlying problem that needs addressing. Pain killers are a Band-Aid approach to headaches- taking away the pain but not the problem.

Lateral Epicondylitis, or more commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition that happens from overuse of the tendons and muscles that help to move your wrist. It results in inflammation over the tendon insertion causing pain at the elbow. Even though it’s called tennis elbow, only a small group of people actually get it from playing tennis!