Farmer Chiropractic

26/09/2025

What Qualifications Do Chiropractors Have?
Australian are five-year university trained, are government registered and regulated healthcare professionals.

To become a registered chiropractor in Australia you must have studied an accredited five-year chiropractic program conducted at a University or College in Australia or have completed an accredited program overseas that satisfies the requirements set by the Australian Chiropractic Regulating authority

A chiropractor’s education never ends. After entering practice, all chiropractors must complete continuing professional development courses and seminars to upgrade and improve their skills and stay up-to-date on the latest scientific research. See Australian Chiropractors Association

23/09/2025

What condition is your spine in? This year’s World Spine Day theme, ‘Invest in Your Spine,’ is a call to action for everyone to make spinal health a priority. Investment can come in many forms; whether it be booking your next appointment with us or implementing small but powerful daily health habits into your routine.
These habits include:
• Leading an active lifestyle, with at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity
• Sitting properly on ergonomic seating
• Stretching regularly
• Limiting mobile device use
• Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet and staying well hydrated
• Getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep every night
• Taking regular breaks from sitting or repetitive activity
By consistently practising these habits, along with regular chiropractic care, you can enhance your wellbeing and protect your spinal health for the long term.

22/09/2025

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🤕 Low back pain is the single leading cause of global disability, and the condition that the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation.
Chiropractic healthcare plays a vital role in maintaining spinal health! Book an appointment with us this World Spine Day (16 October) and let us care for your spine. We can also guide you through simple daily habits and exercises to help maintain your spinal health and overall wellbeing. 💪
For more on World Spine Day, visit: www.worldspineday.org.au
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18/09/2025

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHES?? 🤔😣
There are many causes of headaches but studies have shown some of the most common causes are stress and spinal health conditions. A wide range of activities that can cause spinal health conditions that lead to headaches include sports and exercise; poor posture (at work and home); physical activities (dancing, cycling, shopping, driving, gym, etc.); eye strain (including excessive screen time); dehydration; caffeine dependence and withdrawal; smoking and bright or noisy environments.

The three main types of headaches are tension and cervicogenic (neck related) headaches and migraines.

ACA chiropractors are Australia’s leaders in chiropractic care 🏆– a proven, effective, drug-free, low risk treatment for headaches, migraines and a range of spinal health conditions. 😄Using specialised non-surgical techniques including specific spinal adjustments, various manual therapies and soft tissue techniques, ACA Australian Chiropractors Association like Dr Farmer treat the cause not just the symptoms. They assess lifestyle factors and provide relaxation techniques to reduce reliance on medication that improves overall health and wellbeing🍎🌿.

So, if you’re tired of headache’s holding you back at work, home or school, consult DR Farmer at Farmer Chiropractic today for reliable drug-free pain relief from headaches and take back control of your health and wellbeing.

18/09/2025

The Australian Chiropractors Association is supporting women's health and women in chiroprtactic practice.

10/09/2025

Don't Suffer with Neck Pain- Farmer Chiropractic Can Help.

Tips To Help Prevent Neck Pain.
Avoid incorrect, non-ergonomic posture habits when using smart devices and computers. Maintain good posture, take frequent breaks at regular intervals and do stretching exercises.

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

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

LIMIT THE TIME spent using a phone to 2 hours per day, especially during leisure time.

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

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

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.

ENSURE COMPUTERS are ergonomically set up correctly so the monitor is at eye level.

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

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

CONSULT A Australian Chiropractors Association CHIROPRACTOR like Dr James Farmer to limit and treat spinal health problems. Call us at Farmer today on 07 41217600. We'd love to help you.

01/09/2025

What does a Chiropractor Do?
Chiropractors adjust the spine and other joints to relieve nerve pressure and improve your bodies function. Rehabilitation is another focus for Chiropractors. They work to rehabiltate patients from injuries and improve and promote their health and wellbeing.

Chiropractors are concerned with the diagnosis, management and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system (the spine and other joints). This includes the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and a persons general health and wellbeing.

Dr James Farmer our Chiropractor in Maryborough Qld has over 35 years experience. Our friendly experienced team, are committed to helping you get well in the best possible time. No referral is necessary to receive Chiropractic Care. We also provide an on-site x-ray facility. EFTPOS & HICAPS is available for Private Health Insurance Claiming. Book now on (07) 41217600

31/08/2025

Today marks the beginning of Women's Health Week (1-5 September), Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

This year's theme, ‘say yes to you,’ is an invitation for women to speak up, check in, and prioritise their health and wellbeing. For more on Women's Health Week, visit: www.chiropractors.org.au/news/womens-health-week-2025-say-yes-to-you

To celebrate the week, the ACA is running events across the country, covering topics such as pelvic floor function and everyday safety for women in practice. Find your local event here: www.chiropractors.org.au/womens-health-week

28/08/2025

27/08/2025

Connection improves your health. Saying hello, giving a smile, introducing yourself and making friends increases wellbeing and reduces isolation.

13/08/2025

Prioritising your health matters.🍎 Being able to work and be healthy until retirement, 👷‍♂️👨‍🚒enjoy your weekend interests, travel, pick up and play with your children 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦and grand kids, and garden.🌻 All these parts of our life are supported by good health and function.🌿 Call us today so that you can Enjoy Your Life and Live Well. We are here to help! 07 41217600

04/08/2025

Chiropractic Care Can Help.
Everyday life can be hard on your body even if you are normally fit and healthy. Work, sports, falls, strains, lifting, sitting for long periods, carrying heavy things, and even birth can all take their toll on your joints and interfere with the nerves that go to every area of your body affecting your health and how much you enjoy your life. Chiropractic care works to correct this.

Due to this, you may experience symptoms of stiffness, pain, numbness or tingling, and loss of movement or function. Chiropractic care can help.

Joints that aren’t working properly will impact your health if left untreated. Chiropractic care works to correct these problems helping you to be healthy happy and enjoy what you love to do.