Dr. Susan Falk is getting married!

Please help us in congratulating Susan for her recent engagement and upcoming nuptials. As would be expected, she'll be taking some time off before and following her wedding. Dr. Falk will be away from Monday, July 5th-16th. Dr. Susanna Chan will be available to care for Susan's patients during this time. Best wishes to Susan and her fiance, Matt.

Dr. Susan Falk is getting married!

Please help me welcome Dr. Susanna Chan to the clinic. She will be taking over the care of Dr. Young's patients when Victoria goes on maternity leave May 6th.

Dr. Susanna Chan graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) and a Bachelor of Chiropractic. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, Susanna suffered from chronic neck pain due to an injury in her early teens. Having been introduced to Chiropractic at a young age, she herself has since experienced the many benefits of Chiropractic care, and is passionate in helping others achieve their optimum health potential.

Susanna is a local resident and has spent a large part of her life growing up in the Shelley/Rossmoyne area. She has practiced various styles of dance, as well as having learnt a number of musical instruments. In her spare time, Susanna enjoys playing the piano and keeps up a regular practice of “hot yoga” to stay fit and healthy, in body and mind.

Dr. Chan offers low force, as well as traditional manual adjusting techniques and soft tissue therapies to suit patient preferences and individual needs. She looks forward to meeting and working with you on your journey to health, prevention, and wellness!

Vacation Notice

Dr. Susan Falk will be away from Thursday February 18th until Friday February 26th. She will be back in the clinic on Saturday February 27th. Please note that Dr. Victoria Young will be seeing her patients during her absence.

Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your undertstanding.

-Shelley Chiropractic Health Centre

Referral Prize!

Refer your friends and family to Shelley Chiropractic between now and Easter and you will be entered into the draw to win a Chiroflow Chiropractic Pillow (valued at $129).

The Chiroflow Waterbase Pillow:

• Continuously responds to changes in your sleeping position
• The firmness can be personalised to your preferred comfort level
• Adjusts to fit your shape

Clinical trials have found that...

• It reduces morning pain intensity
• Increases pain relief
• Improves quality of sleep

Draw will be held on Thursday April 1, 2010.

Good luck :-)

Knee Pain? Look to the Hip!

Anytime someone comes into Shelley Chiropractic with knee pain, I always will look at their hips and pelvis for dysfunction. It is a logical step that most chiropractors will take.

Now, new research is emerging which is showing that a measurable relationship does exist between patellofemoral joint (kneecap) pain and altered hip mechanics.

This study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found a link between women with kneecap pain, increased internal hip rotation and weakness with hip extension. These subjects consistently showed weaker single leg squatting and jumping abilities, and had improper hip mechanics when running.

A comprehensive treatment strategy would involve normalizing the hip and pelvic function with chiropractic adjustments, working on the muscular tension with soft tissue therapy, and addressing the hip weakness with a gluteus medius and maximus rehab program.

The incidence of knee pain is very high in our society, especially in younger women. There are ways to help this condition, and it is not necessarily something you have to live with!

Preventing Back Pain in Adults

Back pain is a huge problem in our society. It affects over 80% of people at least once in their lives, and can lead to high costs in terms of diagnostic testing/imaging, treatment, medication, decreased productivity and time off work.

A systematic review was recently done in The Spine Journal to evaluate which methods were best for preventing back pain in adults. They evaluated studies including exercises, advice, back supports and other props, activity modification or social/workplace policy changes.

What they found is that the only intervention that consistently showed good results in preventing the occurrence of back pain was exercise. This reinforces the general tenet that you must get your back in motion for it to be healthier.

A simple, but consistent exercise plan is a vital component to healing existing back problems, and more importantly to stop them from recurring. Exercise, whether general aerobic or specific strengthening/mobilizing should be part of every patient’s plan of manangement.