Sports and exercise have become an undisputed part of the daily lives of Australians. Most Australians participate in sports to stay fit and improve overall health and wellness. While sports are extremely beneficial for your health, they carry a risk of injury. Statistics show that, in 2011/2012, more than 36,000 people aged 15 and above were hospitalised […]
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A Chiropractor Can Help with Your Chronic Swimming Injuries
Swimming is a favorite pastime here in Western Australia, both outdoors at the beaches and rivers and indoors at the pool. It’s great, low-impact exercise too and it’s safe (there are approximately 2 instances of injury for every 1000 swimming sessions). You can hurt yourself swimming though, and most swimming injuries are repetitive trauma injuries […]
How Chiropractors Benefit Professional Athletes
What is a Chiropractor? Before we can truly understand the benefits of chiropractic care we need to understand what a chiropractor is and what they do. Chiropractors are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders. The treatment focuses on the manual adjustment and manipulation of the spine. In doing so, chiropractors aim to […]
Rotator Cuff Injuries in Cricket – How can a Chiropractor Help?
In addition to low back problems, rotator cuff injuries, especially rotator cuff tears are probably the most common and recurring injuries faced by cricketers. Dr Adam Rocchi, a South Perth Chiropractor, explains these issues in more detail. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that surround the shoulder […]
Inflammation and Motion
Inflammation is a natural consequence following injury. The inflammatory response, which is the body’s initial attempt at healing, can become the culprit in perpetuating future pain and disability if left unchecked, as this leads to random scar tissue formation and fibrosis. I was recently asked a question : “Why would we want to adjust an […]
Top Tips for Avoiding Running Injuries
Perth chiropractor, Dr Adam Rocchi, commonly sees runners in his practice. We sat him down and got his top tips for avoiding injury and improving your performance. 1. Be consistent in your running. People running 10kms on the weekend with nothing during the week are more likely to injure themselves than someone who is running […]
Free Infographic: Common Golf Injuries & How To Avoid Them
Dr Adam Rocchi, our chiropractor here at Spine Scan sees many people with golf injuries. Drawing on his work and his knowledge of muscle and postural neurology we’ve put together this free infographic to highlight common golf injuries and how you can reduce them. Feel free to use this infographic on your website or to […]
Golf Injuries Pt 3 – Balance, Proprioception and Whole Body Integration
So far in this series of 3 articles we’ve looked in depth at shoulder injuries in golf and how to overcome them. We also looked at your low back and how the interaction between weak muscles and shortened muscles predisposes many golfers to injury, and at very least causes them to perform at a lower […]
Golf Injuries Pt.2 – Is Your Low Back Ruining Your Handicap?
November and December have been great months for golfers in Australia with the Australian Open and then the World Cup of Golf being held in Melbourne. Also, congratulations to Curtis Luck, WA’s Sports Star of the Year. Following on from our article on shoulder function and how it can affect your swing, to help you […]
How Endurance Events Push the Body to Its Limits and How Niggles Can Become Overuse Injuries
Endurance events are a test to both the mind and the body. They require not only physical stamina and endurance, but also the mental drive and determination to keep going when things start to get tough. Although it may seem less forceful than more explosive sports such as weight lifting or rugby, sports injuries can […]
