Better Back Chiropractic, Massage & Myotherapy

22/07/2025

📣Hours Update: Dr. Brad will be increasing his hours from fortnightly to weekly on Fridays commencing August 8th.

For bookings, please phone 8388 4229 or head online betterbackchiropractic.com.au

21/07/2025

🥪 Back to School Fuel: Easy Lunchbox Frittata Bites

School’s back—and that means packing lunchboxes again! These mini frittata bites are a quick, healthy option that kids love, and they’re perfect for busy mornings. You can also use up cooked veg you may have in the fridge!

🍳 Mini Frittata Bites (makes 12):

6 eggs

½ cup grated cheese

1 grated zucchini (squeeze out moisture)

½ cup chopped capsicum or other diced cooked veggies

Optional: diced ham or cooked chicken, top with parsley

Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a muffin tray with olive oil or similar

Whisk eggs and mix in all other ingredients.

Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups.

Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and firm.

✅ Nut-free, freezer-friendly, and packed with protein and veggies!
Perfect for school lunchboxes—or a grab-and-go snack for parents too.

Looking after little spines also means fueling growing bodies well 💪

18/07/2025

💪 What is Myotherapy? Here’s How It Helps with Muscular Imbalances

If you’re dealing with ongoing pain, tension, or restricted movement, muscular imbalances might be part of the picture—and myotherapy can help.

Myotherapy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on assessing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It targets the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Here’s how myotherapy can support you:

✅ Identifies and addresses muscle imbalances that affect posture and movement
✅ Uses techniques like deep tissue massage, dry needling, trigger point therapy & stretching
✅ Helps relieve pain caused by overuse, poor posture, or injury
✅ Supports recovery, mobility and better overall function

Our myotherapist Tereza tailors each session to your body and your goals—whether that’s getting back to sport, improving posture, or simply moving more comfortably.

📍 Book in today and feel the difference balanced muscles can make.

Better Back Oakbank
218 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank
Ph. 8388 4299
www.betterbackchiropractic.com.au

16/07/2025

💡Practitioner Spotlight: Narelle Latreia is a Mental Health Social Worker who works from one of our cosy practitioner rooms

🌿 Therapy for Women & Young People in the Adelaide Hills

Are your emotions feeling overwhelming or hard to manage? Do you find yourself pushing them down just to get through the day?

▪️Narelle offers a gentle, values-focused approach to therapy—creating space to understand your emotions rather than fight them. She works with women and young people in the Adelaide Hills and provides an LGBTQI+ friendly and neurodiversity-affirming service.

Emotions show up for a reason. When we avoid them, they don’t disappear—they just get louder. Therapy can help you explore what your emotions are trying to tell you, in a safe and non-judgmental space.

She offers a validating and compassionate professional relationship that supports you to:

▪️Sit with difficult feelings, without feeling alone
▪️Understand the roots of your emotional responses
▪️Begin to heal from trauma
▪️Move from pain toward purpose and change

It takes courage to start therapy—but you don’t have to do it alone.

📍Contact Narelle directly for info and bookings

www.narellelatreiatherapy.com

15/07/2025

🧘‍♀️ Wellness Tip: 3 Quick Stretches to Do During Your Workday

Feeling stiff or sluggish from sitting too long? Here are three easy stretches that may help ease tension and support better posture during your workday:

1. Neck Rolls – Gently roll your head in a slow circle. Pause where you feel tightness and breathe into the stretch.

2. Seated Spinal Twist – Sit tall, place one hand on the opposite knee, and gently twist to one side. Hold for 10–15 seconds, then repeat on the other side.

3. Standing Chest Opener – Interlace your fingers behind your back, straighten your arms, and gently lift your chest to open the front of the shoulders.

⏱️ Just a few minutes of stretching throughout the day can help you feel more mobile, focused, and energised.

**Disclaimer: These tips are general in nature and not a substitute for personalised health advice. If you have an injury or medical condition, please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new exercises.**

Your practitioner can work with you to design a simple exercise plan if you work at a desk all day...

Contact us to find the right practitioner for your needs.

Team Better Back

14/07/2025

Midweek Dinner Idea: Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggie Stew 🥕🍗

Looking for a nourishing dinner the whole family will enjoy—without spending hours in the kitchen?

Try this slow cooker chicken & veggie stew. It’s simple, wholesome, and perfect for chilly nights.

Serves 4

You’ll need:

500g skinless chicken thighs, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
400g can diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth (salt-reduced)
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt & pepper to taste

Method:
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker, stir to combine, and cook on low for 6–8 hours. That’s it!

✅ Loaded with protein, fibre, and key nutrients
✅ Easy on digestion
✅ Great for growing bodies and busy parents

Looking after your family's health includes what goes on the dinner table—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

📅 Book your next chiropractic or massage visit online or give us a call.

13/07/2025

We are proud sponsors of Mt Barker Lutheran Netball Club in 2025 🙌

Team Sponsor | Better Back Chiropractic 💆‍♀️

A huge thank you to Better Back for their generous support of MBLNC in 2025! Their commitment to health and wellbeing helps keep our community feeling their best. 💜💛

With over 25 years supporting the Adelaide Hills, Better Back offers personalised, evidence-based care for all ages. Their experienced Oakbank team provides chiropractic, remedial massage, myotherapy, and trauma-informed therapy, focused on helping you feel your best — naturally.

We’re proud to be backed by a business that values community, care, and whole-body wellness.

📍 Find them in Oakbank
📲 Learn more at www.betterbackchiropractic.com.au

Support those who support us!

11/07/2025

😁Let us know in the comments what you are getting up to these school holidays! ⬇️

Team Better Back, Oakbank

07/07/2025

🌧oooh its cold in the Hills!! Winter aches and stiffness – how chiropractic helps you move better

🥶Feeling more stiff and achy in the colder months? You’re not alone. As temperatures drop, muscles can tighten, joints may feel less mobile, and old niggles often resurface.

Chiropractic care supports healthy movement and joint function year-round, but it’s especially helpful in winter. Through manual adjustments and tailored movement advice, chiropractic care aims to:

🔵Improve joint mobility

🔵Reduce stiffness and tension

🔵Support better posture and movement habits

🔵Help you stay active and comfortable

Staying mobile is one of the best ways to combat winter stiffness – and regular chiropractic care can be part of that plan.

📅 If you’ve been feeling tight, sore, or less mobile this winter, book in with our chiropractors for an assessment.

04/07/2025

Not sure which massage style is right for you? Here's a quick breakdown:

🔵 Deep Tissue Massage
Targets deeper layers of muscle and fascia to help release chronic tension, tightness, and postural imbalances. It’s ideal for people with ongoing muscular pain, high physical stress, or recovery needs. The pressure is firm and focused.

⚫️ Swedish Massage
A more gentle, flowing massage designed to relax the body, calm the nervous system, and reduce stress. It’s perfect if you’re looking for general relaxation, improved circulation, and overall wellbeing.

Both styles offer benefits – it just depends on what your body needs.

Not sure what suits you? Our experienced massage therapists can tailor your session to combine techniques or guide you in choosing what’s best for your goals.

📅 Book in to feel the difference for yourself.

Better Back Oakbank
218 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Oakbank
Ph. 8388 4229
betterbackchiropractic.com.au