Whiplash – More Than Just a Pain in the Neck

Whiplash – More Than Just a Pain in the Neck

We’ve all heard of whiplash somewhere along the line. The most common causes in Mandurah are car accidents, sporting injuries, or a fall/slip. With quite a few causes of whiplash, you may have even experienced it yourself and it is important to have it checked by a chiropractor.

The Most Simple Neck Exercise Ever!

The Most Simple Neck Exercise Ever!

At Waters Family Chiropractic, Mandurah WA, we believe in the K.I.S.S principle - keep it simple, stupid! The more simple and easy an exercise/ stretch is, the more likely we are to do it! Even better - a recent study has found increasing benefits for people who perform a particular type of neck exercise called ‘isometric neck exercises.’ 

Smoking & Spinal Health - Bad News

Smoking & Spinal Health - Bad News

Unless you’ve been living under a rock and you haven’t heard – the harmful effects of tobacco smoke on both the cardiovascular (heart, arteries & veins) and pulmonary systems (lungs) is common knowledge. But what isn’t so widely known are the negative effects that smoking has on spinal health.

Feel Awesome with Chiropractic Adjustments

Feel Awesome with Chiropractic Adjustments

A chiropractic adjustment is much more gentle than most people imagine, involving a quick, direct movement to a specific spinal joint. At Waters Family Chiropractic, there is no bone snapping or warrior-style pulling heads off spinal columns! Most people after a chiropractic adjustment describe feeling “lighter”, having greater ease in moving the body, and being able to stand up taller.

Low Back Pain - the Worlds Leading Cause of Disability

Low Back Pain - the Worlds Leading Cause of Disability

Low back pain causes more disability worldwide than infections, heart disease and cancer, with new research published in The Lancet stating that up to 10% of people are suffering with low back pain at any one time.