Tendon Injuries

Tendons can become damaged causing pain, inflammation and weakness. Tendonitis is when the tendon is inflamed and tends to be a more acute or sub-acute type of injury. A tendinopathy is a degeneration of the collagen protein that forms the tendon and usually falls into the category of a more chronic injury.

Some of the most common tendon injuries are RSI injuries to the elbow such as tennis and golfers elbow, Achilles, jumpers knee, hip and shoulder rotator cuff.

Andrew RichardsAugust 22, 2022Well Aligned CammerayComment

Stretching - when to consider its making your problem worse.

The assumption that you have to stretch and release a muscle that feels tight and sore to fix your problem can be the exact opposite to what you have to do. Muscles can feel tight for 2 reasons:

1) The muscle is chronically contracted or ‘shortened’

2) The muscle is chronically overstretched or ‘lengthened’

In both scenarios, the pain and restricted movement can feel the same. In scenario 2 though, movement is restricted because the muscle, and quite possibly also the joint and other associated soft tissues (tendons, ligaments, fascia, cartilage, discs and joint capsules) are already at their limits of range and have no more to give. Pushing further into this is futile.

Andrew RichardsMarch 22, 2022Well Aligned CammerayComment

So you've got a headache?

As with any injury, headaches can be and are often multifactorial, but no matter what else is going on you need get your sleep, hydration and posture right. Get these sorted and often many of the other contributing issues will resolve themselves.

Andrew RichardsMarch 21, 2022Well Aligned CammerayComment

Muscle patterning – what’s it all about?

To think of muscle problems as the result of weaknesses is far from the truth and overly simplistic. While absolute strength is a component of stability and control without timing and co-ordination with the other muscles it may only serve to further your injury.

Is it a Muscle or a Joint Problem?

So I always get asked, “Is it a muscle or a joint problem?” Well, there are 2 answers to that, bear with me whilst we go on a circular conversation here.

Now, if you are asking which tissue is injured and producing pain it can be one or the other, or both or neither. Answering the question this way is what we call the reductionist approach to problem solving.

One the other hand, if your approach to problem solving is holistic it can never be one without the other.

Andrew RichardsOctober 22, 2021Well Aligned CammerayComment

Sciatica - a common problem with varied causes

Sciatica is a common problem with varied causes. Further to that there are some injuries that will feel like sciatica that are not. Here we discuss some of these and some things to consider when getting treatment.

Andrew RichardsSeptember 13, 2021Well Aligned CammerayComment

Chiropractic Myths and Misconceptions

What is the "cracking" sound? Doesn't the chiropractor push my joints back into place? Why do I need more than one adjustment?

Andrew RichardsJuly 23, 2021Well Aligned Cammeray Comment

Shoulder Bursitis and Impingement

Shoulder bursitis and impingement are injuries predisposed by postural distortion. In this article we discuss some of the effects that your posture can have on injury and recovery.

Andrew RichardsJuly 20, 2021Well Aligned CammerayComment

Abdominal Separation in Pregnancy

Abdominal separation during pregnancy is a common problem. Aside from a growing tummy there are other predisposing factors that can lead to a separation. Prescriptive exercises and postural correction are extremely beneficial both in treating and preventing abdominal separation.

Andrew RichardsJuly 16, 2021Well Aligned CammerayComment

Children's Posture - The case for family chiropractic care

Modern day kids need modern day support to grow up with good posture. The case for family has never been greater.

Andrew RichardsFebruary 19, 2021Well Aligned CammerayComment

Is Poor Posture the cause of your Heartburn?

While heartburn is often treated with medication and dietary advice the root cause can often be postural dysfunction

Andrew RichardsFebruary 5, 2021Comment

Living in 'Flight or Fight' and how Chiropractic can help!

Living busy lives leaves many of us in Flight or Fight which has an impact on every part of our well-being. Chiropractic can play a vital role in helping manage the effects that the Flight or Fight response has on our body’s bringing us back to a state of ease and promoting wellness.

Andrew RichardsNovember 6, 2020Well Aligned CammerayComment

Shoulder Pain - What you need to know!

While shoulder pain is common its causes can be wide and varied and therefore, so too must the treatment options available. The 3 most common causes are Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injuries and Adhesive Capsulitis.

Andrew RichardsNovember 3, 2020Well Aligned CammerayComment

Balance and your Health - why its such an important measure!

Your balance gives us as chiropractors a most unique and measurable window into the health and efficiency of your nervous system as a whole. Your body cannot self-regulate and function optimally unless it is physically balanced in space first. Your brain needs to be able to say you are here now! The ability to be upright and balanced on 2 feet is what makes us uniquely human

Andrew RichardsOctober 9, 2020Well Aligned CammerayComment

Is WFH a Pain in the Neck

Working from home has seen a rise in postural complaints. Here’s some tips to help you avoid the most common pitfalls.

Andrew RichardsOctober 9, 2020Well Aligned CammerayComment

How biological rhythms affect your sleep

Your body is the result of millions of years of adaptation to the forces of nature. We are so out of sync with nature due to modern day life and this affects our sleep patterns.