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Restore Health Clinic

Sports Chiropractic | Pain Management | Posture and Lifestyle | Tailored Chiropractic Care

08/05/2025

Introducing our new Nutritionist, Jarrod Williams!

Another Northern Beaches born and bred local, our Certified Nutritionist, Jarrod, comes to us with a background in highly nutrition-dependent sports including Mixed Martial Arts, Calisthenics and Bouldering. With his own long standing passion for optimising performance and body composition, Jarrod understands the importance of individualised nutrition for both weight management and healthy living.

Jarrod takes his practical and evidence-based approach to help patients optimise their gut health, enact sustainable weight loss strategies, and achieve everyday wellness and peak performance.

Also, as a patient of our chiropractic team himself, Jarrod highly values the use of nutrition to aid tissue repair, manage inflammation, and improve joint health.

06/05/2025

We'll be sitting down with Musical Chairs Chat Show on Radio Northern Beaches this Thursday at 11am talking all things chiro and Restore! Listen in on 88.7 or 90.3FM.

16/12/2024

Yes, we are open over the holiday period!

Whether it's a regular tune-up or an emergency consult after falling off your child's Christmas presents, we have you covered!

We are here to keep you pain free and fully capable of enjoying your holidays!

Please note that a $20 surcharge applies on public holidays and Sundays.

21/08/2024

🌀Let’s explore the Spiral Line! 🌀

This fascinating line wraps around your body in a spiral, connecting the foot arches, legs, hips, torso, and all the way up to the head. It’s key for rotational movements, maintaining balance, and coordinating the body’s opposing motions.

Key Muscles and Connections:

Tibialis anterior and peroneals (lower leg)
IT band and and Hamstring(outer thigh)
Gluteus maximus
Erector spinae
Rhomboids
Splenius capitis (neck)

Common Issues:

Lower back pain: Often related to imbalances in the Spiral Line, particularly when twisting or rotating.

Shoulder tension: Tightness in the lats or rhomboids can lead to discomfort in the upper back.

Foot and ankle instability: Often linked to imbalances further up the Spiral Line.

The Spiral Line is vital for rotational movements, such as turning your head, twisting your torso, or stabilizing your legs while walking or running. It helps maintain balance, especially during dynamic, multi-directional activities.

Case Study:

We often see patients with mid-back or rib pain that actually originates from an issue somewhere else along the Spiral Line. An overworking hip, lower back, shoulder, or neck muscle can create tension throughout the line, leading to extra compression on a rib. This compression can cause the rib to become "stuck" or move dysfunctionally, resulting in pain. Many chiropractors may focus on adjusting the rib itself, providing temporary relief by “popping” it back into place. However, if the underlying issue in the Spiral Line isn’t addressed, the problem often recurs week after week. By targeting the root cause of the dysfunction within the Spiral Line—whether it’s in the hip, lower back, shoulder, or neck—we can help prevent the rib from getting stuck in the first place, leading to more lasting relief.

Balancing the Spiral Line is crucial for smooth rotational movements and overall body coordination. Keeping this line in check helps prevent lower back pain, shoulder tension, and foot instability, ensuring your body moves in harmony.

16/08/2024

🔄 Discover the Lateral Line! 🔄

This line runs along the sides of your body, from your ankles, up through the outer legs, hips, sides of the torso, and into the neck and skull. It helps with side-to-side movements, stabilizes the torso, and plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and alignment.

Key Muscles and Connections:

Peroneals (outer lower leg)
IT band (iliotibial band)
Gluteus medius
Obliques
Sternocleidomastoid

Common Issues:

Hip pain: Often due to tightness or imbalance in the gluteus medius or IT band.

IT band syndrome: Common in runners, causing knee and hip pain.

Side body tightness: Affects movements like bending sideways or rotating the torso.

The Lateral Line is essential for movements like side bending, rotating your torso, and maintaining stability during activities such as walking or running. It plays a vital role in your ability to stay balanced and aligned, especially during dynamic movements.

Case Study:

A common issue we see is IT band syndrome, where individuals experience knee or hip pain. This pain is often linked to tightness in the IT band, but the root cause can sometimes be traced further up the chain to weakness or tension in the obliques or even the sternocleidomastoid in the neck. When these muscles aren't functioning optimally, they can cause the IT band to tighten excessively as it tries to compensate, leading to pain. By addressing the imbalance higher up in the Lateral Line, we can relieve the strain on the IT band, helping to alleviate knee or hip pain and improve overall stability.

Balancing the Lateral Line is vital for smooth side-to-side movements and overall torso stability. Maintaining this line helps prevent hip pain and IT band issues, ensuring your lateral movements are smooth and pain-free. Stay tuned as we explore more about the Lateral Line and its impact on your daily life!

12/08/2024

Introducing the Superficial Front Line!

This line runs along the front of your body, from the tops of your toes, up your shins, through your quadriceps, abdominals, chest, and neck, all the way to the skull. It plays a key role in movements like bending forward, sitting up straight, and lifting your head.

Key Muscles and Connections:

Toe extensors
Shins
Quadriceps
Re**us abdominis
Sternocleidomastoid

Common Issues:

Forward head posture: Often caused by tightness in the sternocleidomastoid.

Knee pain: Tight quadriceps can strain your knees.

Abdominal tension: Stress and poor posture can lead to a tight core.

Shin Splints: overcompensation of the shin muscles can cause pain.

The Superficial Front Line is crucial for maintaining posture, supporting upright movements, and stabilizing the front of your body. It’s involved in nearly every forward-facing movement you make, from walking to sitting to looking ahead.

Case Study:

A common issue we observe is knee pain that originates from tight quadriceps. However, this tightness often stems from weakness or tension higher up the chain, such as in the abdominals or even the sternocleidomastoid muscles in the neck. When these muscles are imbalanced, the strain can travel down the Superficial Front Line, causing the quadriceps to overwork and leading to knee discomfort. By addressing the imbalance in the abdominals or neck, we can relieve knee pain and improve overall posture, highlighting the interconnectedness of the body.

Balancing the Superficial Front Line helps maintain good posture and flexibility in the front of your body. Understanding this line is crucial for reducing knee pain, improving abdominal strength, and maintaining a healthy neck and head posture. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the vital role this line plays in your overall well-being!

07/08/2024

🌟Let’s dive into the Superficial Back Line! 🌟

This line runs along the back of your body from the bottoms of your feet, through your calves, hamstrings, spine, and up to your scalp. It's integral for movements like standing up straight, bending backward, and maintaining overall back health.

Key Muscles and Connections:

Calves
Hamstrings
Erector spinae
Scalp fascia

Common Issues:

Headaches:
Often from overactive suboccipital muscles just beneath the skull, which cause tension in the scalp and skull bones

Lower back pain:
Often a result of tight erector spinae muscles.

Hamstring tightness:
Common in those who sit for long periods.

Plantar fasciitis:
Caused by tightness in the fascia running along the bottom of the foot.

The Superficial Back Line is essential for maintaining your posture and ensuring your ability to move and bend backward with ease. It supports the entire backside of your body, providing the necessary tension and flexibility for a wide range of movements.

Case Study:
A common issue we observe is how plantar fasciitis or heel pain can be related to calf tightness. This tightness often originates from weakness somewhere else in the chain, such as in the upper neck or suboccipital muscles. When these muscles are weak or strained, they can cause a ripple effect down the Superficial Back Line, leading to tight calves and ultimately causing heel pain. By addressing the root cause in the upper neck, we can alleviate the calf tightness and reduce heel pain, demonstrating how interconnected the body truly is.

Keeping the Superficial Back Line healthy is essential for reducing lower back pain, improving flexibility, and preventing foot problems. Addressing tension in this line can enhance your ability to move freely and stand tall. Stay tuned as we explore more about this fascinating line and how it impacts your overall health!

01/08/2024

🌟Meet the Deep Front Line! 🌟

This line is your body’s core support, running from the inner arch of your feet, through the inner thighs, pelvis, and up to your diaphragm, lungs, and deep neck muscles. It connects the toe flexors and deep calf muscles, inner thigh and pelvic floor, psoas and diaphragm, deep rib cage, and the front of the neck, jaw, and temples.

The Deep Front Line is the centre of our body and is intimately connected to all other fascial lines. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing the legs, supporting the lower back, aiding in breathing, supporting internal organs, and balancing the head.

One of the most common connections we see in this line is how the jaw muscles often overcompensate for the psoas muscles. Many people think they have tight psoas muscles, but in reality, these muscles are just inactive because the jaw is doing all the work. This is a perfect example of how a symptom at one end of the line can be attributed to an issue somewhere else in the line. By addressing the jaw tension, we can activate and strengthen the psoas, leading to improved core stability and reduced lower back pain.

Addressing imbalances in this line can lead to improved posture, better breathing, and a stronger, more stable core. Stay tuned to learn how we can help you keep this vital line in top condition!

03/06/2024

No matter what we do with you in clinic, staying healthy, pain-free, and being able to recover when you do have a mishap is going to be dependent on how tough you choose to be. Luckily for us, literal “toughness” IS a choice!

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10/05/2024

If you are interested in our content but require more personalised care, we are always here to help!

We are open 7 days a week and are available early to late for most of those days!

If you wish to make a booking, use the link below for our online booking system.

Alternately, you can contact us through phone or email, which are also listed below.

https://restorehealthclinic.com.au/book-online/

reception@restorehealthclinic.com.au

phone: 0451 782 249

Address: 29 Lantana Ave Wheeler Heights NSW 2097

17/04/2024

🔍 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 🔍

Lower Cross Syndrome is a muscle imbalance in the lower back and pelvic region. It involves tightness or hypertonicity of the hip flexors, hamstrings, and lower back muscles, combined with weakness or inhibition of the glutes and abdominal muscles. This imbalance can lead to poor posture, lower back pain, and even hip and knee issues. 🚶‍♀️💼

How to Identify Lower Cross Syndrome?
1️⃣ Anterior Pelvic Tilt: Your pelvis tilts forward, creating an exaggerated arch in your lower back.
2️⃣ Tight Hip Flexors: Feeling stiffness or pain in the front of your hips.
3️⃣ Tight Hamstrings: Feeling stiffness or tightness in the back of your thighs.
4️⃣ Weak Glutes & Abs: Difficulty engaging or feeling fatigued in your glutes and core muscles.
5️⃣ Lower Back Pain: Chronic or recurring pain in the lower back region.

🌱 How Chiropractic Can Help 🌱
At Restore Health Clinic, we're here to help you find balance and relief! Chiropractic care can:

✅ Align the Spine: Utilizing chiropractic adjustments to align the pelvis and correct spinal misalignments, which can assist in reducing pelvic tilt and improving posture.
✅ Release Tight Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, and Lower Back Muscles: Through targeted techniques like myofascial release and stretching, we can help alleviate tightness in the hip flexors (iliopsoas), hamstrings, and lower back muscles (erector spinae).
✅ Activate and Strengthen Weak Glutes: Providing specific exercises and techniques to activate and strengthen your glutes (gluteus maximus, medius) to support the pelvis and improve posture.
✅ Engage and Strengthen Core Muscles: Exercises and advice to engage and strengthen your core muscles (transverse abdominis, obliques) to support the spine and maintain a neutral pelvis.
✅ Educate: Teaching you about posture, ergonomics, and self-care to prevent future imbalances.

🤝 Let us guide you on your journey to better posture and health! If you're experiencing symptoms of Lower Cross Syndrome, don't hesitate to reach out. Your health is our priority! 💚

15/04/2024

🌿 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘 🌿

At Restore Health Clinic, our approach to chiropractic care goes beyond just providing immediate relief—it's about fostering 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. One of the ways we prioritize this is by spacing out appointments with at least a week in between.

Why do we take this approach? 🤔

Imagine cooking a meal in the oven. If a recipe calls for your dish to be baked at 180 degrees for an hour, you can't expect it to be perfectly cooked in just 30 minutes at 360 degrees. Rushing the cooking process would likely result in an unevenly cooked meal. Similarly, your body can't be rushed or hurried along in its healing journey.

Another analogy we often use is that of stirring up silt in a lake. When silt is stirred, it takes time for the water to settle and clarity to return. In the same way, when we make adjustments to your body and nervous system during treatment, there's a period of adjustment and adaptation needed. By spacing out appointments, we allow your body the necessary time to settle, adapt, and integrate these changes.

Think of it as giving your body the "oven time" it needs to fully "cook" and heal. Or allowing the "silt" to settle, so we can gain a clearer understanding of your body's response and ensure the most effective outcomes for your health and wellbeing. 🌊🍲

So, the next time you wonder why we recommend spacing out appointments, remember it's all about 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮'𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 and giving it the time and care it deserves. 💚

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Cromer, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 11am

Website

https://restorehealthclinic.com.au/

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About Jake

Jake graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor and Masters degree in Chiropractic, in addition to 5 years assisting and training under an osteopath & chiropractor externally, and has since gone on to use his unique teachings to adopt an extremely comprehensive, whole-body approach to understanding and treating musculoskeletal conditions.

His initial interest in hands-on therapies came about after a severe lower back injury left his father facing lifelong disability and the end of his career as a tradesman, but through the work a local osteopath, defied expectations and went on to cancel his pending surgery and continue an active working and sporting life for years to come. It’s this first hand experience of the huge potential that manual therapy offers for healing that drives Jake’s passion for the work today.

Jake has enjoyed training and competing in mixed martial arts for years, and applies his appreciation of athletic performance to his passionate approach to restoring and optimising his patients’ physical function and ensuring they are able to pursue a pain-free lifestyle however they choose.