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How can you reduce stress? Exercise boosts your mood and boots the gloom

Stress is a part of life. It’s an absolutely natural reaction when you feel under pressure to do something. And, a healthy level of stress in your life is fine. But, when the level of demand exceeds your ability to cope with it, it can affect you physically, mentally and emotionally.Here, we explain how stress can impact your health, and what you can do to tackle it.

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How often should I attend a chiropractic appointment?

In short: it depends!At Sydney Spine and Sports Clinic, we are passionate about educating you to make informed choices about your health. As such, we want to impart as much knowledge about how you can confidently manage your own health and wellbeing. We believe that routine chiropractic adjustments are part of achieving that. Let us explain.

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Do as I say, not as I do: How my 4-year-old spotlighted the power of experiential learning

Pre-pandemic, my daughter’s childcare invited the parents to come in and explain to the children what they do.I thought it was an excellent idea. I was excited to go in and start educating preschoolers about the importance of good posture. Especially how to sit properly when using devices. But then, reality hit me and my enthusiasm slumped.How in the world was I supposed to explain to my 4-year-old and her friends what a chiropractor actually does?

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Neck pain relief: Strategies to ease tech neck

Digital devices have been incredibly powerful in keeping our communities connected and (increasingly) operational this year. Whether you’re texting a friend to say hello, assisting your kids with an iPad school activity, or attending virtual meetings from your home office – screens can dominate your life. There’s just no escaping it these days.The thing is, increased time on electronic devices like laptops and tablets puts a huge strain on your neck. Commonly referred to as ‘tech neck’ – this everyday slouch or hunch contributes to neck pain. Simply speaking, your body was not designed to act like this. In fact, the younger you are when you start using a device with poor posture, the harder it can be to manage and retrain your body. Here’s how you can counter your screen scroll and improve your upper body posture.

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