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.

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.