Elevate Health Care

14/07/2025

Have you seen our new guide on Pregnancy and Labour Preparation?
Check it out on the resources section of our website.

07/07/2025

Don't forget about our upcoming holiday closure period below. If you have any questions please feel free to call the clinic.

03/07/2025

NEW COURSE ALERT!

Head to our resources section on our website to sign up for the BRAND NEW and FREE pregnancy and labour preparation course by Dr Claudia. This is a fantastic resource for expectant mums, which includes hospital bag essentials, exercise tips, natural pain relief during birth and more.

24/06/2025

01/06/2025

Medication and Neck Pain

While pain medications may offer temporary relief from neck pain, multiple studies reveal opioids, prescribed for this purpose, DO NOT relieve acute low back or neck pain (lasting up to 12 weeks), and may even exacerbate the condition, leading to increased pain.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June). To get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

01/06/2025

Tech Neck Symptoms
Sore neck? You might be experiencing Tech Neck – a modern-day musculoskeletal disorder caused by poor posture and prolonged use of digital devices.

Common symptoms include:
⚠️ Neck and shoulder pain
⚠️ Headaches or tension around the base of the skull
⚠️ Upper back stiffness
⚠️ Reduced mobility or flexibility
⚠️ Tingling in the arms or hands
⚠️ Poor posture or visible hunching

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to adjust your thinking.

Join the National Spinal Health Week Movement (26 May – 1 June) to learn how to prevent Tech Neck and support a healthier spine, access FREE resources and drug-free pain relief options from an ACA chiropractor.
👉 Visit: www.spinalhealthweek.org.au

30/05/2025

TOP 10 TIPS FOR TECH NECK PREVENTION
Too much screen time can cause tech neck people all ages.

1. SIT WITH COMFORTABLE UPRIGHT POSTURE with shoulders relaxed and feet flat on the floor.

2. BE AWARE OF TIME SPENT USING TECHNOLOGY by monitoring device use and taking regular breaks.

3. STOP BENDING YOUR NECK to look down at a phone or tablet. Hold the device at eye level.

4. USE BOTH HANDS CONCURRENTLY or alternate between left and right when typing on a smartphone.

5. DON’T WALK LOOKING DOWN at a phone. Hold your head up straight and engage with the world.

6. TAKE REGULAR MOVEMENT BREAKS to look away from your device, move your neck from side to side and stretch every 10 minutes if using mobile devices, and every 30 minutes if using computers.

7. ENSURE COMPUTERS are ergonomically set up so the monitor is at eye level and arm’s length away.

8. USE AN ADJUSTABLE ergonomic office chair so the knees are slightly lower than the hips.

9. EXERCISE REGULARLY to maintain a healthy spine and overall health and wellbeing.

10. CONSULT AN ACA CHIROPRACTOR to limit and treat spinal health problems including tech neck

30/05/2025

🏠💻 Working from home?
People who work from home are at greater risk of developing neck pain, with 64.7% presenting with symptoms of neck pain.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June). To get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

29/05/2025

University students are at greater risk of , specifically . Research shows 73% of students experience neck pain, with 40% saying it impacts their productivity.

👉Join the Movement & get the www.SpinalHealthWeek.org.au

28/05/2025

The prevalence of neck pain is higher among office workers than in the general community, with studies suggesting 70% of desk workers report neck pain.

If you frequently use computers and suffer from neck pain, adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ this 26 May – 1 June. To get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, or to consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief, visit 👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

28/05/2025

💻 Spend hours on a computer for work, gaming, or study?

You could be at risk of developing Tech Neck - a growing spinal health concern caused by poor posture and prolonged screen time.

Common symptoms include:
⚠️ Headaches
⚠️ Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
⚠️ Postural changes and spinal curvature (especially in older adults)

Adjust your thinking: Prevention starts with smart habits:
✅ Maintain an upright, relaxed posture
✅ Take regular movement and stretching breaks
✅ Set your screen at eye level
✅ Use an ergonomic chair (knees slightly lower than hips)
✅ Consider a sit-stand desk to reduce spinal strain

If you frequently use computers and suffer from neck pain, adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’. To get the heads up on tech neck and access FREE resources, or to consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief from neck pain, visit www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.

27/05/2025

📱On average, Australians spend 6.8 hours a day browsing online, which can significantly impact their spinal health.

Extended screen time, poor posture, and tech-heavy routines are fuelling a rise in Tech Neck – a painful, preventable musculoskeletal disorder.

Adjust your thinking and join the National Spinal Health Week ‘Movement’ (26 May – 1 June) to get the heads up on tech neck, access FREE resources, and consult an ACA chiro for drug-free pain relief. Visit👉 www.spinalhealthweek.org.au.