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Backpacks are unavoidable for school aged children, even though they can lead to or enhance back pain and bad posture. When worn correctly though, one can reduce the chance of back pain or bad posture habits from backpacks. Compared to shoulder bags, messenger bags or purses, backpacks are better because the strongest muscles in the…

Your phone may seem like a good friend, but that $999 Iphone 6 you just bought might be affecting your health in a negative way. Text neck is a term used to describe injuries and pain caused by looking down at a mobile device for extended periods of time. Text neck is caused by the…

High Heels

Ease the Pain of Wearing High Heels If you have been to our clinic recently, then you probably know about 50% of our team live in high heels. It is no secret that high heels, worn over a long period of time or if not the right fit, can affect your entire body from the…

Bones

It’s no secret that here at The Ashgrove Spinal Centre, we like to see people healthy and happy. Part of staying healthy and keeping a strong spine, is having healthy bones. This week is Australia’s National Healthy Bones Action Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness to the importance of keeping healthy bones. So why…

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is the general term given to a group of cholesterol-based hormones that maintain healthy levels of calcium, magnesium and phosphate balance in your blood and bones. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, muscles and overall health.  Vitamin D promotes optimal bone density and influences just about every cellular process in the body…

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