Whether you're a in a strenuous occupation, or work long shifts on your feet, the physical demands of the job can lead to:
🔸 Ongoing back, neck or shoulder pain
🔸 Joint stiffness
🔸 Repetitive strain injuries
🔸 Muscle fatigue
🔸 Poor posture from heavy lifting or confined spaces
Chiropractic care can help manage and relieve these issues by improving joint movement, reducing muscle tension, and supporting your body’s recovery between shifts.
If you’re feeling the strain, we’re here to help you move better and feel better.
Understanding Spinal Discs: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Between each bone in your spine (called vertebrae) are spinal discs – small, cushion-like structures that act as shock absorbers. They help your spine move smoothly, twist, bend, and carry load without pain or friction.
Each disc has:
🔹 A tough outer layer (annulus fibrosus) that gives strength
🔹 A soft gel-like centre (nucleus pulposus) that provides cushioning
Over time, or due to injury or poor posture, discs can degenerate or herniate – which may lead to discomfort, stiffness, or nerve irritation.
Chiropractic care can help manage spinal disc issues by improving alignment, relieving pressure, and supporting mobility – all essential for healthy discs and a healthy spine.
Got questions about your spine? We’re here to help.
What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit at Dysart Spine Care
If you’ve never seen a chiropractor before, here’s what you can expect at your first visit with us:
✅ Complete a New Patient Form – This helps us understand your health history and current concerns.
✅ Chat with Your Chiropractor – We'll take time to discuss your symptoms, goals, and lifestyle so we can tailor care to your needs.
✅ Posture & Movement Assessment – We may perform some simple tests to check alignment and mobility. If clinically necessary, you’ll be referred for spinal X-rays to give us a clearer picture of what’s going on beneath the surface.
✅ Spinal Adjustment – If appropriate, your chiropractor may begin care with a gentle adjustment to get you started on the right track.
✅ Next Steps – Book in for your Report of Findings appointment as soon as possible. At this visit, we’ll discuss how your body responded to your initial adjustment and outline a care plan to help keep you functioning at your best.
We’re here to make your experience comfortable, informative, and effective.
Sitting for long periods can take a toll on your spine, joints, and overall wellbeing. But just a few minutes of movement every hour can make a big difference. Here’s why it’s worth it:
• Improves circulation and energy levels
• Reduces stiffness and postural strain
• Supports spinal health and flexibility
Try setting a timer as a reminder to stretch, stand, or walk – your body will thank you. And if you’re already feeling the effects of prolonged sitting, chiropractic care can help reset and realign your body.
📍 Dysart Spine Care
📅 Dr Shelby – Mon 10am–1pm | Tues 7:30am–10:30am
📅 Dr Ryan – Wed 3pm–7pm | Thurs 7:30am–10:30am
🔗 Book online: www.spinecarechiro.com.au/locations
Call 0412 021 865
03/08/2025
Working From Home? Here Are Some Ergonomic Tips to Protect Your Spine
Whether you're remote full-time or just a few days a week, your home office setup matters. Poor posture and awkward positioning can lead to back pain, headaches, and long-term postural issues. Try these tips:
• Monitor Height – Your screen should be at eye level to prevent neck strain.
• Chair Support – Use a chair that supports your lower back, or add a cushion for lumbar support.
• Move Often – Stand, stretch, or walk every 30–60 minutes to keep your body moving.
Chiropractic care can help relieve the strain caused by prolonged sitting and poor posture – and support you in creating long-term healthy habits.
📍 Dysart Spine Care
📅 Dr Shelby – Mon 10am–1pm | Tues 7:30am–10:30am
📅 Dr Ryan – Wed 3pm–7pm | Thurs 7:30am–10:30am
🔗 Book online: www.spinecarechiro.com.au/locations
30/07/2025
Are You Feeling the Effects of Postural Strain?
Poor posture doesn’t just “look” uncomfortable — it creates real stress on your body. At Dysart Spine Care, we see this every week.
Here are some common causes of postural strain we help with:
📱 Tech neck – from looking down at phones or screens
🪑 Long hours sitting – especially with poor desk setup
👜 Carrying heavy bags on one side
😴 Unsupportive sleeping positions
🚗 Extended driving time without proper lumbar support
Over time, these habits can lead to spinal misalignments, muscle fatigue, and even tension headaches.
💆♂️ Chiropractic care can help restore balance, ease discomfort, and support better posture — so you can move and feel better in daily life.
Ready to feel the difference?
🟢 Dysart Spine Care Opening Hours:
• Monday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Dr Shelby)
• Tuesday 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Dr Shelby)
• Wednesday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Dr Ryan)
• Thursday 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Dr Ryan)
A spinal adjustment is a gentle, specific movement applied to a joint in the spine that may not be moving properly. This technique is designed to help restore normal motion, reduce tension, and support healthy nervous system function.
Spinal adjustments are performed by chiropractors, who assess the spine for areas of restriction or imbalance and tailor care to each individual’s needs.
While each person’s care plan is different, the overall goal of an adjustment is to help the body move and function more freely — and to support your overall well-being.
Appointments available with Dr. Dan - follow link to book!
Humphreys Animal Health is coming to Mackay!
Dan Humphrey from Humphreys Animal Health is traveling up from Brisbane to help the pets of Mackay function at their best!
❓❓Why chiro❓❓
Chiro for dogs is a holistic, all-natural approach to treating several joint, muscular, and skeletal problems in your pets. It involves low force manual manipulation of the spinal column, joints, or other affected areas to improve mobility and function and alleviate pain. It can also help with digestion, kidney function, breathing, and anxiety in animals.
Dan doesn't just work on dogs!
Consults can be made for cats and horses too!
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Bookings are now open!
Get in quick as spots are limited!
Bookings can be made through the link below.
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Once you have logged you will need to click on:
"Book appointment"
Anyone with bookings out of the norm or unable to use the booking portal can text reception for Dan to organize directly on 0418730189.
30-minute consultations for any new patients
⏰When⏰
Sunday 27th July
22/07/2025
Dysart Spine Care | Accepting New Patients
Looking to take the next step toward better spinal health?
We’re currently accepting new patients at Dysart Spine Care!
Whether you're managing discomfort, looking for support with mobility, or just wanting to move and feel better — our team is here to help. We provide personalised, professional care in a welcoming environment right here in Dysart.
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How would you like to have Less Pain and More Life?
Dysart Chiropractic is committed to providing health solutions to you!
We are experts in Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches as well as Wellness and Family Chiropractic.
We aim to make your experience very easy with same day appointments, adjusting on first visit, onsite Hi-caps (private health rebates) and super friendly service!
We’ve had an abundance of success stories, too many to share in fact! You may be wondering what is so special about our approach? Well first of all we acknowledge that everyone was born healthy and that health is within all of us. We've got to re-establish the normal. Then we get stuck into our 3 step approach:
Step 1: We'll have a chat. We'll listen and understand what your problem is and what it is affecting in your life. We'll ask questions to understand exactly what may be occurring.
Step 2: We'll check your movement. We'll evaluate how your moving in large areas and within those joints that may be affected. We'll find the root cause of your problem.
Step 3: We'll take posture photos to look at the spinal imbalances. That's our approach and that is how we get the very best results with people. From there, if all is appropriate we will make adjustments to the spine and offer home stretches so that healing can take place. Of course, we'll follow up again very soon and, after reviewing your information, provide a solution to your problem based on the actual cause.
So that's it! That is how we've helped thousands of people get out and stay out of pain naturally and efficiently. We look forward to seeing you soon to have Less Pain and More Life! :)
