So you have neck pain or back pain and you have tried a few different things that simply haven’t worked. What else can you try? We know that the pain in your neck, upper and mid back and along the shoulders is irritating and distracting...
Here are our top 3 tips to beat stress, overwhelm and slow down this Christmas! As the year draws to an end and silly season begins, stress levels tend to be on the rise. Holidays, family events, presents, work, and social engagements – many people...
So what exactly is Cupping? Cupping is an ancient medicinal modality that is used today in a more modern form by our Myotherapists at Thrive Health Co. with an aim in improving the musculoskeletal system function.
If you’ve experienced shoulder pain you would know how irritating it can be – sometimes causing radiating pain out from the shoulder to the neck or back or down the arm, affecting your ability to lift the arm up without pain, put your coat on,...
Why does my Myotherapist use Dry Needling and what is it? Dry Needling involves inserting very small acupuncture needles into the skin, muscles or ligaments in the body to create a response. The term “dry” refers to the fact the needle has no liquid being...
Do you suffer knee pain? A Chiropractors guide to how you can fix it! Knee pain is a common and disabling complaint that we see at Thrive Health Co. The are many things that can cause knee pain and treatment for knee pain always follows...
I have shoulder pain… so why are you checking my neck and back? Shoulder pain is a common reason for our patients to seek help from the team at Thrive Health Co. More often than not, there is more to a shoulder injury than meets...
The ONE thing you should do every week to keep you PAIN FREE At Thrive Health Co. we see a lot of patients in pain, whether it be tight muscles, sore joints, sharp, dull, constant, intermittent type pain. One thing is certain, we are so...
Thrive Health Co. is offering Exercise Classes for Seniors because we believe it’s very important to make exercise an everyday habit at any age. When you’re not active and you have a sedentary lifestyle, over time you will get stiff, lose muscle mass and risk becoming...
Standing Desks…. Are they just a fad or are they really worth the investment? Standing desks have gained a lot of popularity over the past few years and I am constantly getting asked whether they are worth the investment. Simply put, no one position for...
Once I see a Chiropractor do I need to keep going for the rest of my life? Someone asked me whilst we were chatting at a coffee shop the other day “If I see a Chiropractor once, do I need to keep going for the...
How is the health of your spine? I love the Dentist…. says almost no one ever (except for me)! From a very young age we are all taught the importance of dental hygiene, whether it is brushing twice per day, flossing after meals, or avoiding...
I LOVE LOCAL 4075 Promotion – Win over $1,900 to spend at local business’ We are super lucky to live in such an awesome community that is the 4075 postcode (Graceville, Chelmer, Sherwood, Corinda, Oxley, Tennyson). With such beautiful surroundings from the banks of...
Thrive Health Co. Preglates Classes! Thrive Preglates is a Pregnancy Pilates and Functional Movement Exercise Class run by our very own Accredited Exercise Physiologist Rachel Forbes.
Over 55’s Exercise Class at Thrive Health Co. It’s very important to make exercise an everyday habit at any age. When you’re not active and you have a sedentary lifestyle, over time you will get stiff, lose muscle mass and risk becoming injured.
At Thrive Health Co. we are passionate about Netball Performance and Injury Prevention. We are lucky enough to have Accredited Exercise Physiologist Rachel Forbes (ex Commonwealth Games Netballer) as part of our team. Rachel is extremely dedicated to ensuring the next generation of our elite...
Movement Assessment or ‘Check Up’ Why you should be getting your movement assessed, even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete. We are all athletes, no matter what sport we play (or don’t play), what your body does for you on a daily basis is...
Little Thrivers is a kids specific exercise program designed by our team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Exercises physiologists. It is aimed at maximising your child’s physical and motor development in a fun and interactive class. Over the years, we have noticed that it is becoming...
Is children’s spine development being hindered by the weight of school bags? You’ve all seen the image of the little school child with the backpack bigger than them? Have you ever picked up your child’s school bag and almost dislocated your shoulder, as you feel...
So what exactly can our children’s shoes tell us about their posture? Actually quite a lot. Let me explain… One of my parent’s pet hates was the fact that I would constantly wear out my shoes as a child/teenager. I was a very active child...
The effects of technology on your child’s spine. Does your child use an iPad, Tablet, Mobile Phone, play computer games, Xbox or PlayStation or use a laptop not only for school work but at home as well? As the world of technology has dramatically developed...
How to Choose the Right Health Care Provider for Your Injury! As many of you already know, we are very fortunate at Thrive Health Co. to have an amazing array of practitioners with their own unique skill sets to get you feeling great in as...
HAPPY 8TH BIRTHDAY THRIVE HEALTH CO. From very humble beginnings 8 years ago as Sherwood Chiropractic where Dr. Josh Nelson was a one-man clinic into exponential growth of a dedicated team of experts all under one roof at Thrive Health Co. today.
How to choose the right sports shoe for you!. Choosing footwear can be tough with so many options, how do you know which is the right shoe for you? Here are some tips to help choose the right shoes for you:
Netball Performance, Netball Injuries and how EP’s can help. Netball is fast. Faster than I believe it was first intended to be played. Is this the cause for the high injury rate in Netball? How can Exercise Physiologist’s (EP) improve Netball Performance?
Is your Golf game a Pain in the Neck (or Back)? As many of you already know, Thrive Health Co.’s owner Dr. Josh Nelson is one of Australia’s leading experts in Golf Health & Fitness and therefore we see a number of Golfers within the...
Sports Chiropractic – More than just Back Pain! Did you know that three out of our four Chiropractors (Dr. Josh, Dr. Michael, and Dr. Georgia) have post-graduate training in Sports Chiropractic? This means that they are more than capable of assisting you with a number...
Why You Need to See a Myotherapist For Your Headaches. One of the most common conditions that bring people into the Thrive Health Co. clinic are headaches. Did you know, there are 13 recognised types of headaches with over 300 subtypes, each classified by their...
Exercise can be very beneficial throughout your pregnancy, whether you have always been active or you would like to start living a more active lifestyle. It’s sometimes hard to know what exercises are safe to do. This is where Thrive Health Co. can help you. ...
Pregnancy is hard work! I never really grasped this concept until going through the process myself. From insatiable fatigue, nausea, swollen feet and backache, I’m often asked, “Where’s the glow?” As a Paediatric and Pregnancy Chiropractor, I have mums-to-be expressing to me on a regular...
How to grow a healthy brain. Maximising brain development in the newborn. From the minute our little bundles of joy enter the world, their brains are constantly growing and developing. At birth, a baby’s brain has very few connections and ‘hard wirings’. The primary function...
Poor posture is one of the most common reasons parents bring school aged children in to see our team. With the growing use of technology in school and at home – our children’s spines are under constant stress.So how do we address this growing problem?...
Move better! Function Well! Thrive Fusion is a Functional Fitness Class designed to improve your quality of movement, and optimise your function. These classes are designed to commence, supplement or enhance your current exercise plan. If you are moving correctly and well, there is little room...
Sleep… How much? What Position? Which Bed/Pillow? Everything you need to know for a great night’s sleep! Questions about sleep would have to be one of the top three things we get asked from our patients on a regular basis. Sleep is such a crucial...
Since opening the Thrive Health Co. doors back in October 2017, I find it quite amusing how many people ask how Chiropractors and Physiotherapists can work together!
I often get asked about why we changed the name of our business from Sherwood Chiropractic to Thrive Health Co. and whether this was something we had only started thinking about recently. The truth is, my ultimate vision when moving with Jemima to Brisbane eight...
So what exactly is an Exercise Physiologists (EP) and how can they help me? Exercise Physiologists (EP’s) use exercise as their treatment modality. They prescribe exercise and exercise programs for a range of conditions such as; · Cardiovascular · Metabolic (Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes) · ...
As 2018 begins it is a great time to assess where you are at in all your different ‘lifetime’ accounts. These accounts may include but are not limited to health, financial, familial, relationships, spiritual, intellectual, and the list goes on…. An easy way to create...
We all love our sleep. We all look forward to hopping into bed at night after a tough day at work. The best way to achieve a perfect night’s sleep, recommended to include 7-9hours, is to have a good chiropractic approved supportive mattress and pillow....
I would have to say 90% of my patients admit to sitting with poor posture and they all agree it causes or aggravates their back pain. We spend up to 80% of our day sitting down; working at the computer, watching television, eating meals, work...
I would have to get asked at least a dozen times per week whether it is better to place ice or heat on an injury. As a general rule of thumb, any injury that has initially occurred will best be dealt with with ice for...
A good night’s sleep is vitally important to allow us to function at optimum performance and deal with our busy life schedules. A restless night’s sleep leads to us feeling tired, agitated and unable to concentrate the next day. A number of restless nights’ sleep...
Exciting times ahead… WE ARE MOVING!!! As of the New Year, Sherwood Chiropractic will be moving from 10 Park Terrace, Sherwood (behind the Siam Sunset Thai restaurant at the Graceville Fiveways) to our new purpose built premises at 1/323 Oxley Road, Graceville 4075.
