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Horizon Chiropractic

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Horizon Chiropractic

Dr. Jaslin Hood who has been located in Hurstbridge as a chiropractor serving Hurstbridge & Doreen and the surrounding communities.
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Our Chiropractors are trained to care for the whole Family, with focus in maternity and pediatric care, scoliosis support, sports management and injury prevention. As of December 2016, we have relocated to Mernda. Our chiropractor and the rest of the friendly team at Horizon Chiropractic are dedicated to chiropractic solutions to target your unique needs, whether you are suffering from back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even just plain old muscular tightness and tension. You may need pain relief after suffering an accident, experiencing an injury, or if you have a specific condition such as chronic back pain or a spinal condition; even if you just want to improve your overall health, our chiropractor can help you achieve your wellness goals! At your first visit to Horizon Chiropractic, Dr. Jaslin Hood will explain the science behind how chiropractic care works, and give you a full evaluation to see if chiropractic care is right for you. If there is a good fit, we can develop a plan of chiropractic care that is specific to your condition and health goals. If you are new to seeing a chiropractor and want to find out more, please email us or call 03 9715 3888 to receive personalised answers to your questions from our friendly team. We also welcome referrals, and offer 50% your next adjustment if you refer us to someone new. Share our health information with your friends and loved ones. If you would like to stay informed about modern chiropractic care or if you want to start receiving free articles about health and wellness news, please subscribe to our quarterly newsletter even if you are not a patient.

03/08/2025

Our weekend, national conference. 🧠 expanded! See you all tomorrow on practice!

01/08/2025

We will be closed Saturday the 2nd August as we attend the National Chiropractic Conference for the weekend.

We look forward to sharing more about the Conference, with topics such as-
👉 The effect of Chiropractic care on the brain and pain science
👉 Dentistry & Chiropractic care
👉 Retained reflexes in children

See you back in clinic next week as usual.

30/07/2025

In March 2019, The Victorian Health Minister tasked Safer Care Victoria to lead a review of the practice of spinal manipulation on children under 12 years.

Of the submissions, the findings listed above, indicate positive experiences with Chiropractic treatment in children.

In Australia, there has never been a serious adverse event reported in the literature or in insurance claims, involving the care of a child by a chiropractor. This is despite the fact that there have been an estimated 12-15 million visits by children to chiropractors in the last 20 years.

The evidence of harm is low because Chiropractors modify their techniques to suit the age and developmental stage of the patient across the lifespan.

If you would like to arrange a consult for your child, contact us today on 9715 3888.

28/07/2025

Immune Boosting Foods in Winter
by Poonam
As the chill of winter sets in, staying healthy becomes a priority. Incorporating immune boosting foods in winter into your daily diet is one of the best ways to safeguard yourself against seasonal illnesses. These foods not only keep your immunity strong but also provide the warmth and nourishment your body craves during colder months.

Top 10 Immune Boosting Foods
1. Citrus Fruits
Oranges, lemons, and limes are effective immune boosting foods due to their high vitamin C content. This essential nutrient promotes the production of white blood cells, which play a key role in fighting infections.

2. Ginger
Ginger is one of the most widely used spices in Indian households and is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

3. Turmeric
Turmeric is another potent immune booster. Its active ingredient, curcumin, is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that enhances the body’s ability to fight infections.

4. Leafy Greens
Leafy greens are excellent sources of iron, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. These nutrients support immune function and overall health.

5. Carrots and Root Vegetables
Rich in beta-carotene, carrots are a seasonal favourite that converts to vitamin A, a vital nutrient for immune health. Other root vegetables like beets are equally beneficial.

6. Garlic
Garlic’s immune-boosting properties stem from allicin, a compound known for its antimicrobial effects.

7. Yogurt
Yogurt is not only delicious but also rich in probiotics that maintain gut health—a key factor for a robust immune system.

8. Nuts and Seeds
Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, and sunflower seeds are packed with zinc, vitamin E, and healthy fats that promote immunity.

9. Honey
Honey is a natural sweeteners with medicinal properties. They are rich in minerals and antioxidants that bolster the immune system.

10. Bone Broth
Bone broth is a nutrient-dense option rich in collagen, amino acids, and minerals and a great way to fuel your body through winter.

23/07/2025

Follow these simple steps above to ensure your workspace is ergonomically set up correctly, to help prevent work related neuro-musculoskeletal disorders.

22/07/2025

How to minimise injuries caused by lifting and bending.
• Plan tasks ahead of time to limit lifting and moving.
• Use equipment such as trollies to assist with moving objects. Do not perform a lift if you are not confident that you can handle the load safely!
• Take breaks to interrupt repetitive lifting alternating between tasks and stretch regularly.
• If required to stoop often, interrupt the stopped position at regular intervals - Stand upright and bend backwards five or six times or go for a quick walk around the room/site.
• To reach loads above your shoulders, use an appropriate stool or ladder.
• Slide objects instead of lifting and carrying them.
• Push objects instead of pulling them.
• Design your workspace to avoid excessive bending, twisting, and stretching.

21/07/2025

How to maintain a healthy spine when bending and lifting at work-

With prevention the best protection against all workspace injuries, for workers who are required to regularly lift and bend, follow some simple steps to help minimise the impact on spinal your health.

Assess and plan the activity
• Plan the lift and have a clear understanding of where you are moving the object to.
• Remove obstacles from the pathway.
• Warm up or stretch before lifting heavy weights.
• Assess the object’s weight. If the object is too heavy or bulky, ask a co-worker for help.
• Where possible, use equipment to move heavy objects.
• If possible, disassemble larger objects into smaller, more manageable parts.

Use correct stance and movement when lifting
• Always keep your back straight.
• Always stand as close as possible and face the object you are lifting.
• Spread your feet apart to give your body a wide base of support.
• Bend at your knees – do NOT bend or arch your back.
• Tighten your stomach muscles as you lift the object up or lower it down.
• Hold the object as close to your body as possible.
• Ensure you have a firm grip on the object before you lift.
• Always keep your eyes and feet pointing in the same direction when moving the object.
• Slowly lift, using your muscles in your hips and knees.
• As you stand up with the object, DO NOT bend forward.
• Lift smoothly without jerking.
• Do not twist your back or side bend while you bend to reach, lift or carry the object.
• Squat as you set the object down, using the muscles in your knees and hips.

19/07/2025

If you need to lift and bend to perform your work, you should do it safely. A wide range of professions and occupations require workers to lift and bend at regular intervals during their workday. Moving or lifting objects that are large, heavy, bulky, awkward or difficult to handle can put employees at risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. These disorders can occur suddenly or develop over time and include sprains, strains, fractures and soft-tissue injuries to the back, hips or shoulders.

What professions and occupations require regular lifting and bending?
Many professions and occupations require regular lifting while others require frequent standing in a stooped position, including those who work in healthcare, aged care, childcare, disability services, manufacturing and trades and first responders.

What impact could lifting and bending have on the health of workers?
If you use incorrect lifting and bending techniques, you may cause damage to your back including to the bones, joints, connective tissue, and muscles or nerves. Work requiring awkward postures such as twisting or reaching above shoulder height or below knee height can also increase risks of injury. Injuries can affect any part of the back, but most injuries happen in the lower back. Common injuries include sprains and strains, herniated disks or fractured vertebrae that vary in seriousness which, if not diagnosed. treated early, can progress to a chronic condition that can impact daily life.

18/07/2025

How to maintain a healthy spine and overall health and wellbeing when standing at work? With prevention the best protection against all workspace injuries, for workers who are required to stand for long periods, follow some simple steps to help minimise the impact on your spinal health.

Maintain good posture:
Good posture is imperative to keep bones and joints aligned, decrease stress on spinal ligaments and prevent muscle strain that can lead to back, joint and muscular pain.
• Stand tall and relaxed with your back straight and shoulders back.
• Lightly tuck in your abdomen.
• Try to find the upright ‘position of ease’ – don’t be too rigid.

Avoid long periods of looking down:
• Keep your head up, tuck in your chin, and face straight ahead.
• Don’t stand looking down at your phone. It can cause stress on the neck and cervical spine and lead to tech neck. Hold your phone in front of you so it’s aligned with your shoulders.

Take a balanced approach to standing at work:
• Stand evenly on both feet.
• Feet should be shoulder-width apart.
• Regularly shift body weight from toes to heels and from one foot to the other.
• Avoid locking the knees.
• Relax the hands and arms so they are positioned naturally at your sides.

Wear appropriate footwear:
• Wear sensible, comfortable shoes appropriate to the task – forget high heels!
• Shoes should be wide enough to leave room to move the toes to help prevent pain and fatigue. • Choose shoes with arch support to prevent flattening of the feet.
• Inner soles, inlays or specialised orthotics can help realign the body to reduce stress.

Warm up before work:
• Make it a habit to do some gentle exercises and stretches before starting work each day.
• Calf and leg stretches, squats and heel raises can help improve blood circulation and strengthen and maintain lower limbs.
Good habits can help maintain spinal health:
• Alternate standing with moving and sitting every 30 minutes and where possible, take regular walks.
• Avoid overreaching behind or above the shoulder line, or beyond the point of what is comfortable.

17/07/2025

If you need to stand to perform your work, you must do it safely.
A wide range of professions and occupations require workers to stand for prolonged periods of time. If you find yourself or a colleague in a job that involves continuous standing for over an hour without shifting, or lasting more than four hours per shift, it’s crucial to manage how to stand correctly. Neglecting these aspects could potentially lead to chronic conditions including lower and middle back pain.

What professions and occupations require standing for long periods of time?
Many professions and occupations require standing for the majority of their work day including those who work in healthcare, aged care, dentistry, hairdressing, customer service, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, entertainment, travel, security, floristry, teaching, traffic and crowd control, and first responders.

What impact could prolonged standing have on the health of workers?
Prolonged standing requires considerable muscular effort and physical exertion, and if not managed correctly, poor posture can impact workers’ physically and psychologically. Potential health issues caused through prolonged standing include neck and shoulder stiffness, low and mid back pain and discomfort, swelling in the legs, leg pain and cramps, circulation issues, low blood pressure, varicose veins, joint problems including ankle, knees and hips, foot problems, muscular fatigue and tiredness. People who stand for more than four hours every day are at higher risk of developing low back pain.

16/07/2025

Good habits can help maintain spinal health

• Make it a habit to monitor your posture to ensure you’re sitting properly.
• Every 30 minutes, take regular breaks from sitting by standing up and moving around.
• Vary work tasks to change posture such as standing while talking on the phone.
• Use adjustable ‘sit-stand’ desks to allow different working positions.
• Arrange ‘active’ meetings that involve walking while talking.
• Arrange your desk so that items are within easy reach.
• Relocate rubbish bins from desks to necessitate additional walking.
• Do regular stretches throughout the day by using the Straighten Up app.
• Take lunch breaks away from your desk and go outdoors to walk when possible.
• Walk to deliver a message to a colleague rather than emailing, texting or calling.

15/07/2025

Maintaining good posture is key! With prevention as the best protection against all workspace injuries, for work involving prolonged periods of sitting while driving or using a computer anywhere, maintaining good posture is imperative to spinal health. If you use a computer at home or in an office, the following simple steps can help maintain good posture to help minimise musculoskeletal disorders that can lead to chronic pain.

• Sit with feet flat on the ground or use a foot rest.
• Slide your bottom back into a supportive, ergonomic chair.
• Hips should be positioned slightly higher than your knees.
• Sit relaxed and tall – ensure head/chin is NOT poking forward.
• Hands should rest just slightly lower than the elbows.
• Computer screens should be positioned so the eyes look straight ahead and not down.
• If using a laptop for long periods, use a separate keyboard and mouse to ensure proper neck and shoulder posture.

Address

76 Schotters Road
Mernda, VIC
3754

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 1pm
	2pm - 6pm
Friday	8am - 1pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61397153888

Website

http://horizonchiropractic.com.au/

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Dr. Jaslin Hood has been treating patients within the Hurstbridge, Doreen and the surrounding communities for over 14 years. She initially had consulting rooms in Hurstbridge for many years, and has just recently established a new practice in Mernda.

Although Dr Jaslin has particular interests in pregnancy & paediatrics, she has modern chiropractic solutions to target your individual needs.

Early 2018 we welcomed Dr. Melanie Marshall to our clinic! Dr Mel, a local girl too, has been practicing for the last two years. She is a bright, determined & dedicated Chiropractor who’s lovely fresh approach has already been a great asset to our already holistic clinic.

At your first visit to Horizon Chiropractic, Dr. Jaslin & Dr. Mel will explain the science behind how chiropractic care works, and give you a full evaluation to see if chiropractic care is right for you. We can develop a comprehensive Chiropractic care plan that is specific to your condition and health goals. If you are new to seeing a chiropractor and want to find out more, please email us or call 03 9715 3888 to receive personalised answers to your questions from our friendly team. We also welcome referrals, and offer 50% your next adjustment by simply sharing your recommendation of our clinic with your family & friends.