Prudence Crichton-Browne

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31/01/2022

Good morning! View from the kitchen at 6:30am.

18/07/2021

22/10/2020

It’s all about empowering the patient in understanding their headaches and giving them the tools to help curb the onset of a headache or migraine episode. A combination of diet, physical therapy and exercise, medications, sleep and eating routines are prevention techniques that a patient can employ to reduce the frequency and intensity of a headache and/migraine

28/09/2020

If you sit all day, have low back pain and/or stiffness or a weak core it can be very beneficial to stretch out the overworked back muscles. A seated side stretch is a quick and easy stretch to do-
Do it next to your desk, while your watching tv or as part of an exercise warm up routine. If you have back pain sort out the problem don’t mask the pain with painkillers.

10/09/2020

Mental illness is real- just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Call someone who you think might need a chat, a laugh, comfort, company or support. We are living through a difficult and different time with an unpredictable future. Make the time, make the call and ask R U OK? Lifeline 13 11 14 beyond blue 1300 22 4636 kids helpline 1800551800

09/09/2020

Wednesday- middle of the week!! If your starting to feel a bit stiff and achy- try some simple stretches. If your at the desk a simple neck stretch can make all the difference. Ladies look after yourself!

08/09/2020

Working from home is becoming the new normal for many people. Working on your laptop at the kitchen bench, at the dining table, on the couch with a cushion under the laptop are all common work from home makeshift office set ups. As these are not specifically designed office spaces it’s not uncommon to find neck pain, back pain and headaches becoming more prevent among those working from home at temporary work stations. Using the diagram see if you can adjust your work station, small changes can reduce any painful symptoms you maybe experiencing. Chiropractic care can help you understand the best work station guidelines, help alleviate any muscle tension and joint stiff you maybe experiencing. We can also give you advice on exercises that can help ease painful symptoms while at work.

07/09/2020

Migraine is more prevalent in woman during their reproductive years. Fluctuations of oestrogen during a woman’s monthly cycle can be a trigger for a migraine episode. Chiropractic care can help alleviate muscle aches and joint tension which can also contribute to a migraine episode. Addressing musculoskeletal discomfort will help reduce stress on the body and thus help reduce the frequency and intensity of a migraine episode.

07/09/2020

This week is woman’s health week and we will focus on woman’s health, giving you some tips on how you can improve your musculoskeletal health.

26/08/2020

Neck pain? Neck pain is a common pain that affects many people - particularly those who work in front of a computer. A forward head position, rolled shoulders and a curving of the upper back all place extra tension on joints and muscles which over time become painful and irritating. Neck pain and tension is also a trigger to headache and migraine episodes. Chiropractic care can help you manage and over come your neck pain using manual therapy, exercises, postural care and ergonomic advice.