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By Dr Jessica, Chiropractor As the colder months arrive, many people notice an increase in colds, fatigue, disrupted sleep, and stress. While winter is often associated with germs and reduced sunlight, research also shows the nervous system plays an important role in immune health. The nervous system and immune system communicate constantly through hormones, neurotransmitters, and inflammatory signals. This connection is studied within psychoneuroimmunology, a field exploring

By Dr Sua Kim, Chiropractor If you feel stiffer, tighter, or more injury-prone during winter, you are not imagining it. Many people notice increased muscle tension, joint aches, and reduced flexibility once the temperature drops. Muscle strains, sprains, and flare-ups of old injuries also tend to become more common during colder months. Cold weather affects how muscles, joints, and the nervous system function, which can increase the risk of injury during everyday activities,

By Audrey Lambert (Remedial Massage Therapist at Realign) There’s a common misconception that flexibility is something you force. You stretch hard enough, hold long enough, and eventually your body gives in. At Realign Health Clinic, we take a different view, and so does your nervous system. PNF stretching works with your body’s natural reflexes rather than pushing past them. It’s one of the most effective tools we use and when combined with myofascial cupping, the results ca

By Dr Sua Kim, Chiropractor Many people think chiropractic care is only necessary once pain appears. But in reality, pain is often the final warning sign, not the first. Long before discomfort sets in, the body can be compensating through poor movement patterns, stiffness, tension and reduced function. By the time pain shows up, these issues may have been building for weeks, months or even years. At Realign Health Clinic, we view regular spine checks as a form of preventative

By Yukiko Mika (Acupuncture) When we think about posture, we often focus on the physical body. For example muscles, alignment, or ergonomics. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), posture reflects something deeper. The mind and body are closely connected, and the way we hold ourselves can reveal what is happening internally. In TCM, the body mirrors its internal state. Patterns such as Qi stagnation (気滞) or Qi deficiency (気虚) not only influence how we feel emotionally an

By Dr Sua Kim (Chiropractor) When it comes to moving well and staying pain-free, most people tend to focus on one thing; either getting more flexible or getting stronger. But the truth is, your body needs both. Mobility and strength work together to support healthy joints, efficient movement, and long-term resilience. When one is missing, the other can’t do its job properly. What is mobility (really)? Mobility isn’t just about stretching or being “flexible.” It’s your ability

Surgery is a significant event for the body, whether it’s a C-section, joint replacement, or another planned procedure. While the focus is often on the surgery itself, how you prepare before and recover after plays a powerful role in your overall outcome. At Realign Health Clinic, Audrey offers gentle, medically informed massage to support both phases of your journey. Helping you move, heal, and feel more like yourself again. Why massage matters around surgery Pre and post-op

By Eleanor Lee-Bognar (Director of Integrated Pelvic Floor & Women's Health Physiotherapist) As a pelvic floor physiotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I often find that my explanation of how pelvic floor dysfunction is not only related weakness is met with surprise. While social media and networking have increased awareness of this topic, most conversations focus exclusively on muscle weakness, "looseness" and prolapse. The overlooked issue: a tight pelvic floor How

By Jacqueline Campos (Remedial Massage) Expanding the conversation around women’s health As part of Women’s Health Month, we want to highlight an often overlooked aspect of care: supporting the physical wellbeing of trans women. When we talk about women’s health, this includes both cisgender and transgender women, each with their own experiences, physiology, and needs. In Australia, recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that around 0.9% of the populat

By Dr Sua (Chiropractor at Realign Health Clinic) If your body feels different lately, you’re not imagining it Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions, but that doesn’t mean they feel easy. Many women notice changes in how their body moves, sleeps, and responds to stress. You might feel more stiff, more tired, more sensitive, or just not quite like yourself. This isn’t something you need to push through. It’s a sign your body is adapting and may need more support.

By Audrey Lambert (Remedial Massage Therapist) When we think about massage, we often picture adults seeking relief after long days or busy schedules. But children and teenagers also place demands on their bodies. Growing bodies are constantly adapting while managing school, sports, heavy backpacks, long periods of sitting, and emotional stress. Sometimes discomfort appears before children have the language to explain what they are feeling. Helping young people learn to notice

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of scoliosis seen during childhood and adolescence, typically developing during the growth years. It most often appears between the ages of 10 and 18, coinciding with periods of rapid growth (Shannon et al., 2021). AIS affects approximately 2–4% of adolescents worldwide, making it far more common than many families realise (Ren et al., 2025). While many cases remain mild, some spinal curves can progress during grow

The return to school is often framed as an exciting reset; new teachers, new routines, new opportunities. But for many children, school transitions are also a significant source of stress , especially in the first few weeks of term. Whether it’s starting kindergarten, moving to high school, or simply returning after the holidays, changes in routine and expectations place extra demands on a child’s nervous system. Understanding how these transitions affect the body can help

Digestive reset for the new year. How Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Remedial massage can also help support our digestive health