Many of us are familiar with the rule to “work on your posture”, but it’s still a piece of advice that many fail to heed. Experts in back pain estimate that over 80% of the population will have some form of back pain over the course of their lives, and this can occur at any

There’s nothing worse than a pinched nerve. The feeling of pins and needles, numbness, burning, and tingling can all result from a pinched nerve. And the worst part is, in the right conditions it doesn’t take much to cause it; oftentimes, just extended cases of poor posture is enough to create a pinched nerve. These

Chronic back pain and neck pain can be some of the worst kind of pain you can carry around, and many of us live with it without even knowing that it’s a problem. The Australian National Health Survey found last year that up to 90% of Australians will live with lower back pain at some

Christmas, New Year’s—the month of December is a time of family, fun, and (unfortunately) feasts! It’s easy to spend an entire year watching your weight by regularly going to the gym and eating the right food, only to see all the progress melt away the moment that first Christmas party comes around the corner. But

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, but one that comes with many aches and pains all around the body; specifically, the hips and lower back. Around half of all pregnant women go through back pain at some point during their pregnancy. Thankfully, this pain may be avoided with a simple trip to your nearest pregnancy

Stiff neck and neck pain in general are becoming huge issues for Australians and people worldwide. It’s estimated that every year at least 40% of Australian adults experience some kind of neck pain. In many cases, this neck pain is caused by stiff neck, which is a result of our modern lifestyles: staring at computer

Experiencing pain, numbness, tingling, or discomfort in your lower back? Do you have trouble moving or raising your legs? Is there an unexplained pain shooting in the back of your leg, from your buttocks to your knee? Are you going to the bathroom more or less often than normal? If so, our team of chiropractors

Neck pain can be one of the most aggravating experiences of discomfort that a person can go through. Studies have shown that 10-15% of people suffer neck pain, with many cases going unreported and undiagnosed. For many, neck pain is one of those issues that are both bothersome enough to ruin your day, but not

According to a recent study from the Australian Bureau of Statistics National Health Survey, at least 16% of all Australians—or nearly 4 million individuals—suffer some form of back pain. More surprisingly, it’s estimated that around 70% to 90% of all people experience lower back pain for some period at least once in their lives. Simply

At times it may feel like finding a healthy stack in today’s sodium-saturated world is impossible. As true as this may be, there are still tons of other food groups that make great snacks for your children. As Chiropractors, the team at First Choice Chiropractic believe that the path to holistic health begins with proper nutrition. Here