Spinal Stiffness
Thursday, 05 May 2022
“My back and neck feel so stiff all the time, I probably need to stretch more, right!? ” If you sit for work, love a Netflix binge or spend a lot of time being an uber for the kids you might know the feeling of standing up and feeling like your back is made of
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Can puberty make your daughter more susceptible to injury?
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Can puberty make your daughter more susceptible to injury? Sadly, the answer is yes. However with the right information we can mitigate this risk. I remember being at school and the menstrual cycle being brushed over. Most of us girls would say anything to the doctor to be put on the pill so
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Peri-Post Menopausal? What if these 5 sessions could change your life?
Friday, 24 September 2021
At Thrive Health Co. we specialise in exercise programming and advice for Peri- and Post Menopausal Women. Due to the number of women coming into the clinic seeking advice in this area, we have created a 5 session program specialised for you and the stage of menopause that you may be in, whether you are approaching
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Where has this pain come from??
Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Where has this pain come from? Do you experience bothersome and sometimes overwhelming pain or stiffness but have no idea where it has come from? Pain can often strike seemingly from nowhere at exactly the wrong time in life; after a stressful week at work, halfway through cleaning the yard, when you’re getting into your
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We Welcome Dr. Patrick Brewer Chiropractor to the Team – Thrive Health Co.
Sunday, 16 August 2020
Patrick is a highly skilled Chiropractor that has recently joined the team at Thrive Health Co. After graduating from the prestigious RMIT University in Melbourne, Patrick has spent time working alongside some of the most well respected Sports Chiropractors across Victoria and Queensland. Since a young age he has had a passion for sport and
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What is pain?
Friday, 08 May 2020
We’ve all experienced some sort of pain in our lifetime, but what is pain? Pain the uncomfortable sensory and emotional feeling associated with an actual or potential tissue damage. Most of the time pain is the last sensation to occur. Simply, it’s a warning sign, or the body pressing the big red help button. It’s
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Does a disc bulge always cause pain and is it permanent?
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
What is a disc bulge? Spinal discs are shock-absorbing rings that sit between each bone (vertebrae) in your spine. They are fluid filled sacks that allow for movement, support your spine and allow room for the spinal nerves to exit the spinal canal and travel to your limbs. A disc bulge can occur in your
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What to expect at an Initial Chiropractic Assessment
Friday, 18 October 2019
If you have never been to a Chiropractor and wondering what happens in an initial assessment, Dr. Courtney explains in the video below. The initial consultation is normally broken into 4 areas the history, physical examination, findings and treatment. The more information you can give us on this appointment the better.
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Do you suffer from Tech Neck? Here’s what you can do to help improve posture.
Friday, 21 June 2019
Do you suffer from Tech Neck? Here’s what you can do to help improve posture. The fitness industry has drummed into us the importance of a strong core, and getting that 6 pack. But what if we challenged you to believe that there is more than one that governs the bodies posture, stability and function.
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We welcome Dr. Courtney Cox to our team of Chiropractors
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
We’d like to welcome Dr. Courtney Cox (Chiropractor) to the team at Thrive Health Co. Dr. Courtney has a Masters of Clinical Chiropractic and a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Queensland University. Her passion for health and injury management originated at a young age after enduring multiple injuries at the representative level for Netball
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