by Dr Joe Rivers | Jan 12, 2020 | Chiropractic perspective
Have you been thinking about visiting chiropractor but just don’t know what we do or how we can help you? Check out this fantastic video created by Heidi Haavik who is leading the way in chiropractic research. Here are some of the things covered: What a... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Jul 1, 2019 | Chiropractic perspective, Move Well
What one thing can significantly contribute to heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, and obesity? That one thing that most of us are paid to do everyday. Sitting! Maybe you saw the 60 minutes program here in Australia that is shown above. Dr. James Levine is... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Jun 24, 2017 | Kids
Ninety-two percent of Australian children aged 5-14 years use information and communication technologies. The older they are, the more they use. 87% of boys and 80% of girls regularly participate in electronic screen-based activities. As a result of this increased... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Mar 26, 2017 | Health Tips
Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment can result in significant overuse injury. Applying the following points can help tominimise... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Jun 15, 2016 | Chiropractic perspective, Frequently Asked Questions
There are many that make the claim chiropractic is unscientific or based on pseudo-science. Is that true? Is chiropractic quackery? Well, according to the scientific literature and to every judicial and formal government inquiry ever conducted, no other profession... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Feb 17, 2016 | Health Tips
Most people base their health on how they feel. Just because you feel healthy and in perfect fit now, does not mean you do not need supplements. When it suddenly strikes – an illness, a health problem, a sign of old age, weakness – we begin to search for a... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Dec 17, 2015 | Health Tips
Exercise Regulary – This doesn’t have to be anything overly strenuous. Something as simple as a daily walk can make a huge difference. Eat A Healthy Diet – Proper nutrients allow the body to repair itself easier Maintain Good Posture – Are you sitting up straight as... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Nov 17, 2015 | Health Tips
Many chronic health conditions can be triggered by unidentified and untreated food intolerance’s. If you have any of the following recurring symptoms then you may be suffering from food intolerance. Do not ignore these warning signs or your symptoms could become... 
by Dr Joe Rivers | Sep 17, 2015 | Health Tips
Allergies occur when an overactive immune system produces proteins called IgE antibodies against substances in the environment that are otherwise harmless — pollens, house dust mites, moulds, animal hair (dander), and in some cases, specific food proteins. Food... by Dr Joe Rivers | Aug 30, 2015 | Health Tips
Stretch of the Month Achilles Stretch Stand arms length away from a wall and with feet shoulder width apart. Place your right foot about 2 feet in front of your left. Keeping both heels flat on the ground, let both knees bend, you should feel like you are lowering... 