Horne Street Chiropractic & Osteopathy

29/01/2026

🥰 Self care is the quiet, intentional act of choosing yourself in small, but meaningful ways. It's taking a pause when life feels loud, listening to what your body and mind actually need. 💆‍♂️

🛌Sometimes it looks like rest, sometimes movement, sometimes setting boundaries or asking for help. Self care isn't selfish or indulgent - it's how you recharge, heal ans stay gounded so you can show up fully for your life and the people in it. ❤️

23/01/2026

The clinic will be CLOSED on Monday 26 January and will re-open on Tuesday 27 January @ 8:30am. Enjoy your long weekend and try and stay cool! 🥵

15/01/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 😤

Chiropractic care can improve breathing by addressing structural issues like poor posture, restricted rib cage mobility, spinal misalignments that interfere with nerve function and muscle movement, allowing for deeper, more efficient breaths and potentially easing respiratory symptoms like those in asthma or bronchitis. By reducing tension and improving diaphragm/lung mechanics, it can help restore spinal alignment and joint mobility and the nervous system.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 🫁

⏺️ Improves Thoracic & Rib Mobility: Restricted rib joints and poor thoracic (upper back) mobility limit chest expansion; adjustments help restore movement, allowing for greater lung capacity.

⏺️ Reduces Muscle Tension: Adjustments and soft tissue work alleviate tightness in the neck, back, and chest muscles, making breathing less effortful.

⏺️ Enhances Nerve Function: Correcting spinal misalignments reduces nerve interference, improving the brain's communication with the diaphragm and lungs.

⏺️Corrects Posture: Poor posture compresses the chest; chiropractic care supports better spinal alignment, opening the chest for better lung expansion.

⏺️ Supports Diaphragm Movement: Proper spinal alignment ensures the nerves controlling the diaphragm function optimally, promoting effective breathing patterns.

Call us on 📱 9740 9879 or book on line 💻 for your next appointment.

31/12/2025

11/12/2025

🎉 We have a new on-line booking system. Just click on the link below, to book in your next appointment with Phil, Guy or Miles.

Thank you! 🙏

27/11/2025

𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 😴

Are you having trouble sleeping? Chiropractic care can improve sleep by alleviating pain and muscle tension, enhancing nervous system function, and promoting better posture and spinal alignment. By addressing musculoskeletal issues and reducing tension, we may help individuals fall asleep faster and experience deeper, more restorative sleep.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥

🥱 𝑹𝙚𝒅𝙪𝒄𝙚𝒔 𝒑𝙖𝒊𝙣 𝙖𝒏𝙙 𝙢𝒖𝙨𝒄𝙡𝒆 𝒕𝙚𝒏𝙨𝒊𝙤𝒏: Adjustments can relieve pressure on nerves and muscles, helping you relax and find a more comfortable position for sleep.

🥱 𝙀𝒏𝙝𝒂𝙣𝒄𝙚𝒔 𝒏𝙚𝒓𝙫𝒐𝙪𝒔 𝒔𝙮𝒔𝙩𝒆𝙢 𝙛𝒖𝙣𝒄𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏: A properly aligned spine supports better communication between the brain and body, which is crucial for regulating sleep. It can help the body shift from a "fight or flight" state to a "rest and digest" state.

🥱 𝑰𝙢𝒑𝙧𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙨 𝙨𝒑𝙞𝒏𝙖𝒍 𝒂𝙡𝒊𝙜𝒏𝙢𝒆𝙣𝒕: By correcting spinal misalignments, chiropractic care can lead to better overall posture and comfort, which contributes to a better night's sleep.

🥱𝙋𝒓𝙤𝒎𝙤𝒕𝙚𝒔 𝒃𝙚𝒕𝙩𝒆𝙧 𝙨𝒍𝙚𝒆𝙥 𝙝𝒂𝙗𝒊𝙩𝒔: Promotes better sleep habits: Chiropractors can offer advice on optimal sleep positioning, mattress support, and pillow use to minimize strain on your neck and back while sleeping.

🥱𝑰𝙣𝒄𝙧𝒆𝙖𝒔𝙚𝒔 𝒄𝙞𝒓𝙘𝒖𝙡𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏: Some adjustments may improve blood flow, ensuring that oxygen and nutrients are delivered more efficiently to the body and brain, which supports cellular repair during sleep.

06/11/2025

So true! 💚

30/10/2025

𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 🤲

Hand pain from holding a mobile phone can be caused by repetitive stress and awkward postures, leading to conditions like tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or the worsening of pre-existing issues like arthritis. To alleviate pain, take frequent breaks, try using voice commands, hold your phone with both hands or use a stand, stretch your hands, and apply a cold or hot compress.

𝑪𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏
Repetitive motions: Tapping, scrolling, and typing with your thumb or fingers can strain tendons and muscles, leading to conditions like tendinitis.

Awkward hand positions: Gripping the phone in one hand can put pressure on the thumb joint and surrounding structures.
Nerve compression: Holding a phone can aggravate nerves, potentially causing or worsening conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, which results in pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand.

Overuse: Spending too much time on your phone without rest can lead to overuse injuries.

Pre-existing conditions: Conditions like arthritis can be aggravated by phone use.

By using Cold Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, Dry Needling and Muscle Stretching, we can help you along in your recovery journey.

Call us on 📱9740 9879 or 💻 book on line for your next appointment.

11/09/2025

Today is R U OK? Day. 💛

Please make sure that if you think someone is struggling, reach out to them; not just today, but everyday. The core of the message is to listen with empathy and without judgment, to understand what someone might be going through.

In essence, the theme "Ask R U OK? Any Day" reminds everyone that a simple, genuine question can make a significant difference in someone's life at any time.

R U OK? 💛

04/09/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🌷

As warmer weather encourages more outdoor activities like gardening and sports, regular chiropractic & osteopathic treatment can realign the spine, improve posture, enhance flexibility, and ensure the body functions efficiently to meet new physical demands. 🤸‍♀️

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 🌹

Increased Activity & Injury Prevention:

Spring often involves a significant increase in physical activity after winter, such as gardening, yard work, and various outdoor sports. Treatment ensures your body is properly aligned, which minimizes strain on muscles, joints, and ligaments, thereby reducing the risk of injuries like sprains and strains.

Improved Mobility & Reduced Stiffness:

Returning to a more active routine can be challenging for a body that has been less active. Treatment can help improve the body's mobility and ease stiffness by realigning the spine, which can reduce tension in muscles and joints.

Better Posture:

Engaging in spring activities like gardening and house cleaning can put strain on your posture. Treatment can help correct misalignments, which in turn promotes better posture and reduces strain on your spine.

Pain Relief:

Treatment can alleviate discomfort and pain that often arise from increased physical activity or from specific seasonal activities.

Enhanced Overall Health & Well-being:

A properly aligned spine and nervous system supports the body's overall function. This can lead to improved circulation, increased energy levels, and a greater sense of well-being as you enjoy the spring season.

28/08/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

Chiropractic care may help improve balance by correcting spinal misalignments and restoring proper nervous system function, which can enhance body-brain communication and muscle coordination.

Through spinal adjustments, exercise advice, and posture correction, we aim to re-establish the body's natural equilibrium and stability. However, effectiveness varies by underlying cause, so consulting a chiropractor for an evaluation is essential to determine if chiropractic care is appropriate for your specific balance issues.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚

𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: 🧎‍♂️
A chiropractor's primary focus is on the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine and joints. By adjusting misalignments or dysfunctions, they can restore the body's optimal working ability, which is crucial for maintaining balance and coordination.

𝙀𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 🤸
The nervous system is responsible for coordinating balance and movement. By ensuring proper spinal alignment, chiropractic care can help improve the connection between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to better balance.

𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝘽𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 (𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣): 🧠
A properly functioning musculoskeletal and nervous system allows for better proprioception, the body's ability to sense its position and movement in space. This improved body awareness helps prevent falls and enhances stability.

𝘼𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨: 🩻
Balance problems can stem from various issues, including spinal dysfunction or pain. Chiropractic care addresses these root causes through a holistic approach, aiming to restore overall bodily harmony and function.

𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨: 🏊
We may recommend specific exercises and stretches to improve posture, flexibility, and strength, supporting better balance.

𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: 🧘‍♀️
Beyond adjustments, chiropractors may provide advice on posture, ergonomics, sleep, and nutrition to support long-term balance and well-being.