TLC Proserpine Chiropractors

09/11/2025

Happy Monday, we hope you all had a wonderful weekend 🌿
Monday's can be rough ... here's a little reminder to stay positive, not just today, everyday 💙
Don't forget to schedule in your appointment for this week, having an adjustment may help boost your immune system, help you feel less stressed, and allows your body to function at its optimal best 🙌

07/11/2025

Friday Fun Fact -
Giraffes have seven cervical vertebrae, just like humans!
However, each vertebra is much longer in giraffes, allowing them to support their long necks and reach high branches 🦒🌳
Here are some interesting facts about giraffe necks 👇
Longest neck:
Giraffes have the longest necks of any mammal, with some males reaching heights of over 5.5m tall!
Special valves:
Giraffes have special valves in their neck veins to prevent their brains from getting too much blood when they bend down to drink.
Strong muscles: Giraffes have powerful neck muscles that allow them to support their heavy heads and necks.

05/11/2025

Ladies, ladies, ladies, is your handbag a treasure trove of unexpected items? 👜
Do you realise carrying your heavy handbag over the same shoulder, as most of us women do, without even thinking about it; causes imbalances in our muscles as well as our spine❓️
This may lead to sharp, stabbing pain in the upper back and shoulder areas, it may also cause headaches and neck discomfort 😬
In addition, the imbalance in our upper back may lead to a compensation in the lower back, resulting in lower back discomfort also 🥴
Sound like a whole world of hurt to you?
Empty out your handbag, have a look at what you have accumulated over time.
Share with us the funniest item you have found 🤔🤭
Next time you shopping for a new handbag, remember less is more 👛🙌

04/11/2025

Not only are we thrilled to have Dr Anne Jensen here to care for and adjust all our amazing practice members, existing and new, we're also very excited to let you know Dr Anne is also qualified to adjust your fur babies, or any animal as a matter of fact 🐕🐈‍⬛🐎
Dr Anne will be in the Practice until Dec 19th, so if you have a special family member that needs some TLC just like you, contact our amazing team for more details 🌟

02/11/2025

Movember Australia encourages men to grow a 'MO" in November, to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and su***de prevention 👨🗣💬
So who is ready to get their 'MO' growing? 👨
Let's come together to show support for a very worthy cause ... we want you to share your 'MO-ments' with us, whether it's growing a moustache, participating in events, or donating to the cause, every effort counts 🫶
Movember Australia
https://au.movember.com/

02/11/2025

The silly season is sneaking up on us quite quickly 🎅🎄
Amidst the chaos leading up to the festive season, don't forget to prioritise you ☝️👉👇
Self care is the key to navigating the weeks ahead 🍃
✨️ Top up your energy, joy and calm reserves 🧘‍♀️
✨️ Make time for you, whether it's a quiet moment with a cuppa, a short walk or sharing a laugh with friends. ☕️👭👫
✨️You can't pour from an empty cup, take care of you 🙌

01/11/2025

30/10/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃...Don't Ghost Your Chiropractor👻
This Halloween, don't let your spinal health go bump in the night 😱
TREAT yourself to an adjustment to keep you spine-tacular all day long ☠️ Trust us it's not a TRICK an adjustment will make you feel BOO-TIFUL 👻🦇

29/10/2025

Your Chiropractor will often recommend gentle activities like walking after your adjustment 🚶‍♀️👟🚶‍♂️
You might hear them say:
🔹️ "Take a short walk to help your body adjust to the changes."
🔹️"Gentle walking can help maintain the benefits of the adjustment."
🔹️ "Get some fresh air and move around to support your spinal health."
Do you listen to your Chiro and go for your post-adjustment walk?

26/10/2025

Did you know your body possesses an incredible innate intelligence designed to heal from within?
Chiropractic adjustments may help:
🧠Enhance Brain-Body Communication - chiropractic adjustments remove nerve interference, allowing your brain to communicate more effectively with every part of your body. With improved neutral transmission, your body has better coordination, better reflexes, and enhanced overall function.
⚡️Optimise Nerve Signal Flow - Regular chiropractic adjustments help maintain proper spinal balance, reduces the pressure on nerve roots to allow electrical signals to flow freely, resulting in improved muscle control, sensation, and organ function throughout your body.
🌡Regulate Stress Response - Chiropractic care balances your autonomic nervous system, which helps your body switch between 'FIGHT or FLIGHT' 'REST and DIGEST' modes, resulting in better sleep, improved stress management, overall enhanced recovery.
✨ Support Brain Health and Function - Regular chiropractic adjustments may improve cerebral brain flow and plasticity, potentially enhancing focus, memory and cognitive function, which in turn helps maintain mental clarity and supports long term brain health.

23/10/2025

💻 Spend hours on a computer for work or study?

The prevalence of neck pain is higher among office workers than in the general community, with studies suggesting 70% of desk workers report neck pain.

If you're a desk worker, you could be at risk of developing Tech Neck - a growing spinal health concern caused by poor posture and prolonged screen time.

Common symptoms include:
⚠️ Headaches
⚠️ Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
⚠️ Postural changes and spinal curvature (especially in older adults)

Adjust your thinking: Prevention is the best protection:
✅ Maintain an upright, relaxed posture
✅ Take regular movement and stretching breaks
✅ Set your screen at eye level
✅ Use an ergonomic chair (knees slightly lower than hips)
✅ Consider a sit-stand desk to reduce spinal strain

This WorkSpace Week adjust your thinking to work well every day! Explore free resources, hints and tips, or to consult a chiro, visit www.workspaceweek.org.au - because prevention is the best protection!

22/10/2025

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) – what are they?
A range of inflammatory and degenerative conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves and supporting blood vessels, WMSDs may be caused by a single workspace event, but commonly result from repeated harmful workspace activities over an extended period of time.

WorkSpace Week aims to reduce the occurrence and impact of WMSDs caused by physical stress, mental stress, repetitive work and poorly set up non-ergonomic workspaces. Chronic neck and back pain, shoulder stiffness and headaches can be linked to modifiable risk factors in Australian workplaces.

This WorkSpace Week (20-26 Oct), adjust your thinking to work well every day! Explore free resources, hints and tips at www.workspaceweek.org.au - because prevention is the best protection!