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Work related stress and bad posture are synonymous and can often be treated as one condition. Whilst not all work related stress is related to bad posture, the outcomes are nearly always the same, when we are stressed, we slump in our chairs and sit inappropriately. Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team have had great results in work related stress & bad posture treatment in North Sydney at his Spine and Health Centre.

Increasing demands in the work-place whether it is increased responsibilities or increased hours to meet those additional responsibilities, either way, these are the main contributors to work place stress. Other sources of work-related stress include conflict with either the boss and/or co-workers; threats to your job security and even potential redundancy, these all contribute to work-place stress. Occupational Health & Safety pays a major part in work related stress with millions of dollars every year allocated to workers compensation claims.

Maintaining good posture is essential in the workplace; bad posture is seen as a major contributing factor to stress. Good posture should be effortless, listen to your body and make adjustments to your body while standing and sitting. You must make sure that you are provided with an ergonomic chair; a void sitting in soft, squashy chairs and use lumbar rolls to support your lower back if required.

A workplace assessment is always a good idea to ensure that you maximize your work environment. Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team have great results with their work related stress and bad posture treatment in North Sydney.

Therapy aimed at restoring your posture removes a lot of stress from your body, increases your energy and ability to concentrate. One of the biggest improvements clients at the North Sydney Spine and Health centre report is increased energy through out the day.

Posture can have such a big impact on your health . The reason for this can be summed up by Roger Sperry PhD ( a Medical nobel Prize winner for Brain research in 1981) who stated

“Better than 90% of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body in its gravitational field. The more mechanically distorted a person is, the less energy available for thinking, metabolism, and healing:

If you want to improve your general posture in the work place you could engage in some stretching exercises two or three times a week, this would also improve your muscle strength and tone; stretching your neck muscles regularly by turning your head from one side is great to do throughout the day.

If you want to see what impact you posture is having on your stress levels and work performance, come and see Adam Meredith and his team.

Work related stress and bad posture treatment in North Sydney may be just what you have been looking for.

The human body is made up of many joints with the hip joint not only being largest joint in the human body but it is also the most complicated as it has the most functions and basically supports the whole body.

The hip joint is what they call a ‘ball & socket’ joint where the ball (femoral head) of the leg bone (femur) fits into the socket (acetabulum) of the pelvis. The hip joint is supported by five other functions, they being the Muscles which move in different directions so that the joint can work; Tendons which are like tough pieces of cord that joins these muscle to the bone; Ligaments which are like large elastic bands that bind the bones of the joint together; Cartilage which is a smooth material that stops the bones from grating against each other and finally the Synovial membrane which is fluid that keeps the joint moving smoothly.

Understanding how the hip joint functions is a specialty of Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team who have had great results in hip and knee problems treatment in North Sydney at his Spine and Health Centre.

The knee joint is a lot smaller than the hip joint and is actually called a hinge joint; it is situated between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bones (tibia and fibula). The muscles on the front of the thigh (quadriceps) contracts (straightens) the leg; while the muscles at the back of the thigh (hamstrings) bends the knee. Once again Adam and his team at their Spine and Health Clinic understand the anatomical functions of the knee as the link between posture and health and have had great success in hip and knee problems treatment in North Sydney.

People generally understand the link between posture and say headaches or neck pain but the same posture problems that cause neck problems can also cause hip and knee problems. Poor posture starts when the head goes forward and the spine and pelvis then compensates for this. When the spine and pelvis are in the wrong position increased stress and wear and tear can occur in the hips and knees leading to problems. Restoring the posture to normal removes the strain on the hips and knees often leading to great results for the client.

Another big problem is that about 30% of the population has a significantly short leg. Short leg syndrome can be a big player in hip and knee pain. Accurate diagnosis of this condition can give great relief to hip and knee pain.

The most common symptoms of people who have problems with their hip are pain, generally felt in the groin area; pain in the thigh and knee which is actually referred from the hip; limping associated with a reduced range of movement is very common. The most common problems associated with the knee are l igament sprains, tears of the tendon and cartilage and even pain behind the kneecap (Patella-femoral).

Some of the more serious conditions that are diagnosed as coming from the hip joint are Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Ankylosing spondylitis and these conditions as well as other conditions can be managed with hip and knee problems treatment in North Sydney by Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team at their Spine and Health Clinic.

Shoulder issues such as aches and pains; sore muscles and it ‘hurts to move’ are very, very common complaints which can be attributed to either an injury, general wear and tear, posture and even by the natural ageing process.

The anatomical overview and function of the shoulder will help in understanding the mechanism behind how it works; the shoulder is made up of many parts. Basically the shoulder is what we call a ‘ball-and-socket’ joint where three main bones join together which are:

• Humerus (the upper arm bone)

• Clavicle (the collarbone) and the

• Scapula (the shoulder blade).

These three bones are joined together by five components

• Muscles, (muscles move in different direction so that the joint can work);

• Tendons (tendons are like a tough piece of cord that joins these muscle to the bone);

• Ligaments (ligaments are like a large elastic band that bind the bones of the joint together);

• Cartilage (cartilage is a smooth material that stops the bones from grating against each other) and finally the

• Synovial membrane (this membrane contains fluid to keep the joint moving smoothly).

Shoulder problems can be both minor and major and symptoms can include pain, swelling, limited range of movement, numbness & tingling and even a change in temperature and color. Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team have had great results in shoulder issues treatment in North Sydney at his Spine and Health Centre .

Sometimes we may suffer a sudden, or acute, injury to our shoulder either from playing sports, falling over and putting our arm out in front of us to prevent the fall, or even abnormal twisting or bending, this pain may be sudden and severe and we need treatment immediately, once again Chiropractor Adam Meredith and his team can help with sever and acute shoulder issues treatment in North Sydney at his Spine and Health Centre .

A number of shoulder injuries arise from direct trauma through sports or falls. You may be diagnosed with one of the following condition, a bruised shoulder which is commonly called a contusion, which is when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, often due to a twist, bump, or fall. A sprain which is an injury to the ligaments; a strain which is an injury to the muscles; or injuries to the nerves which is called brachial plexus neuropathy ; damage to the tendon which is called a torn rotator cuff and most sever would be a fracture . All of these conditions can be attended to by Adam Meredith who specializes in shoulder issues treatment in North Sydney at his Spine and Health Centre .

But a large majority of clients that undergo shoulder issues treatment have symptoms which come on without any apparent cause, that is until you understand the role posture plays in shoulder issues.

Bad posture starts when the head goes forward ( usually from working hours at the computer) .For every inch the head moves forward the effective weight of the head doubles and the muscles in the neck have to work 10 times harder. This increases the load through the neck joints, creating increased strain and injury to the neck.

The problem is further complicated as the rest of the spine compensates for the forward head posture. The first of these compensations occurs in the thoracic spine – that is the upper back – Now the shoulder joint rests on the thoracic spine, so as the thoracic spine changes shape ( usually it gets more humped as posture becomes worse) the shoulder joint no-longer sits properly and the shoulder muscles work in ways they where not supposed. This change in joint position and muscle function can lead to shoulder injuries that pop up seemingly from now where. The way to truly fix the shoulder is to improve the posture so that the shoulder‘s are in their proper position and work properly.

Shoulder issues treatment in North Sydney at Adams Spine and Health Centre is so successful because it focuses on the important relationship between posture and shoulder function