It’s hard to shine in the office or be the life of the party when pain is dragging you down. At a pinch, over-the-counter painkillers might do the trick.

But if you’re looking for a drug-free and more holistic option, chiropractic care is well worth exploring. Victoria’s Secret model Gisele Bundchen, Cindy Crawford, Usain Bolt, Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Australian footy player Sam Thaiday are all huge fans of this natural treatment approach.


What sets Chiropractors apart?


Chiropractors focus on spine health and building a strong nervous system. They use soft tissue massage and chiropractic techniques to balance the body and invite self-healing. When the nervous system is functioning normally, good health follows; whereas a misaligned spine can lead to back pain, muscle injuries, poor sleep and modern problems like Text Neck Syndrome.


What the heck is Text Neck Syndrome?


Like the Swiss army knife, our smartphones seem to ‘do’ more each day. We use them for communication, scheduling appointments, shopping, entertainment, banking, socialising, taking photographs and videos, monitoring fitness and sometimes actually making phone calls! We Australians love our phones and a quick search online reveals that we spend 5.5 hours on average on them each day; for Gen Z this rise to 7.3 hours!


If we’re honest, we probably think more about the perfect emoji while texting than our posture! Most people tend to hunch their shoulders and lean downwards toward their smart devices. This places unnatural strain on the neck and shoulders ― leading to text neck.


Fortunately, the pain and muscle tension associated with text neck can be relieved. Chiropractic adjustments on your neck and spine, along with soft tissue therapy may bring relief. Additionally, a chiropractor can create a treatment plan to improve your posture and prevent further strain. This is highly advisable, considering our reliance on our phones is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future.


Empowered and healthy


Living with pain is no picnic, even if it’s for a day or two. Yet this is a regular occurrence for the 80% of women who experience lower back pain during their period. Understandably, many women dread this time of month (and the mood swings that can accompany it). For those looking for non-invasive options, chiropractic care can bring relief from lower back pain, plus it’s more effective than opioid-based pain killers according to research.


One of the things the Chic Living team loves about chiropractic care is that it empowers you to take control of your wellbeing, rather than waiting for pain to strike. By uncovering structural problems associated with the spinal column, especially the nerves extending from the spine, tension is released and blood flow is improved. Overall, the body will function more efficiently and comfortably; and all this is accomplished naturally ― all the more reason to seek out a registered chiropractor to get your health in hand!