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Pregnancy is an incredible journey of change, with your body constantly adapting to support your growing baby. While most people expect a growing bump, many don't realise that pregnancy hormones also affect your joints, ligaments and posture. These changes are completely normal and play an important role in preparing your body for birth, but they can also contribute to common discomforts such as back pain and pelvic pain. The Role of Pregnancy Hormones One of the key hormones

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 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 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

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

Discover the benefits of fascia and how we can improve our health by addressing fascia.

What did you like about Realign Health and what was your reason for joining our team? What really stood out to me about Realign Health is how much the team genuinely cares, not just about fixing pain, but about each person’s long-term health and overall well-being. I was drawn to the clinic’s holistic, patient-centred approach. We don’t just treat symptoms, we aim to uncover the root cause and create care plans that support the whole person. I also value being part of a team

Sometimes, life requires us to take a break from sport and exercise – whether the break was due to injury or illness, the end of the...

Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings forth an array of physical, emotional, and psychological changes. As an expectant...

Stress is an inevitable part of modern life that we all encounter. When stressed, we usually experience heart pounding and faster...

The best exercise is always the one that you enjoy doing. But as we age and our bodies change, the things we have always loved to do can...

“I have a very physical job, so I don’t need to exercise.” “I’m too old to go to the gym.” “Everything aches, but I’m just getting old!”...

Everyone at some stage of their life has had a headache. It’s a very common problem, with a multitude of causes, including tension in...

Good posture can have a huge effect on your wellbeing and physical health. Plus, it can help prevent future health problems. So, let’s...

As your children head back to school, it’s important to check in on their health and wellbeing. We’re all very aware of the impact that a sedentary lifestyle – including a desk job and frequent use of technology – can have on adults. But have you considered the impact daily activities like sitting in a classroom, carrying a heavy school bag, or excessive screen time can have on your kids? There are many good reasons why you might take your kids to visit a chiropractor , and o

Primitive reflexes are the reflexes we’re all born with, thought to help infants organise their initial motor behaviour. During the first 6-12 months of development, in the right environment, these reflexes integrate into adult postural responses ( Tools to Grow, 2016). This integration is generally a good indicator that your baby is going through healthy development stages and reaching milestones. However, sometimes primitive reflexes are retained instead of being integrate

We use our hands and wrists every day of our lives and rely on them to be in good working order to get things done – from the simplest tasks to the most complex. Looking after them is very important, and it involves looking after every part of them, down to the bones, joints and ligaments. The human hand and wrist are made up of 29 bones (including the radius and ulna in the forearm) and 30 joints. These joints are held together and move with the help of sturdy tissue called