Spinescan

07/12/2023

Appointments are available as usual December until Friday 22 December
OPEN on Friday 22 December
OPEN on Friday 29 December
OPEN on Wednesday 3 January
OPEN AS NORMAL from 5 January 2024
Happy New Year 2024

08/07/2022

08/07/2022

We are now in one office. Sorry to say goodbye to the Scarborough and Mt Pleasant rooms. We wish the new owners (Milestone Building Code Certifiers) many happy years ahead. We hope everyone stops by the new South Perth office.
Lots of new neighbours to meet soon.

12/08/2020

Holding a mobile device in this position creates excessive amounts of tension in the deep muscles of the neck and shoulders causing neck pain and headaches.

06/03/2020

When it comes to your general health, well-being, and quality of life, it’s absolutely essential that you take extra precautions if you are suffering with any underlying back issues or pains. One of the most common causes of acute back pain and discomfort is a condition known as Degenerative Dis...

21/01/2020

It should come as no surprise that the online search term “back pain treatment Perth” and the local surfing community are no strangers to one another. While surfing is a fun and exciting sport, it is also physically demanding. The body is often required to make quick adjustments based upon wave...

02/01/2020

Neuropathic pain is chronic in nature and commonly associated with abnormalities within the central nervous system. Let’s take a closer look at neuropathic pain to understand the treatment options available. What are Some of the Causes of Neuropathic Pain? In most cases, neuropathic pain is the re...

03/12/2019

Your complete guide and everything you need to know about Low Back Pain and Sciatica Chiropractic Treatment in Perth. Get help from Spine Scan.

30/10/2019

Types of Headache Headaches can be broadly classified as ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’. Primary headaches, which include cervicogenic, migraine and tension headaches, are not caused by an underlying medical condition. Secondary headaches, on the other hand, are symptomatic of any number of under...

30/09/2019

Medical science has made some amazing advancements in recent years. A handful of these observations have served to entirely negate previous beliefs. One example of this observation can be seen in a concept known as neurogenesis. In the past, scientists thought that it was impossible to generate new...

30/08/2019

The back and neck are comprised of numerous muscles; the condition and state of each impacting countless others. These muscles are of course controlled and coordinated by the central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord.This is why they are also prone to stiffness and pain on occasion. One com...

05/08/2019

25/06/2019

What is a Facet Joint Injury? The back is one of the most physiologically complex areas of the body and it does suffer from injuries from time to time. Common back pain complaints can be attributed to facet joint injuries. Facet joints (zygopophoseal joints) are found at the back of the spinal colum...

30/04/2019

Forward Head Posture, Anterior Head Carriage or Text Neck, is a repetitive stress injury or an overuse syndrome resulting from your head hanging forward and staring down at your cell phone, tablet, or other mobile devices for a prolonged period of time. Holding a mobile device in this position creat...

18/04/2019

Back sprain is an injury that occurs to tendons or muscles. Due to a back sprain, the muscles and tendons supporting your spine are pulled or twisted. Back ligament sprain is the tearing or stretching of a ligament. Both of them can result from gradual overuse or a sudden injury. Your back is a very...

14/03/2019

PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) is the bodies own fatty substance that is produced by living cells to help restore balance in inflammation and chronic pain. Since its discovery in the nineties, PEA has been used by more than one million patients across the world. The supplement has shown effectiveness t...

14/03/2019

Cervical spondylosis is a common condition that Perth chiropractor, Dr Adam Rocchi, sees at Spine Scan’s clinics in Mt Pleasant and Scarborough.

19/11/2018

PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) has been around since the 1970’s but is gaining a reputation as a new agent in treating inflammation and pain. No drug interactions or serious side effect have been identified. What Is PEA Classified As? Palmitoylethanolamide has been used in Europe and the Netherlands ...