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FCB's July Newsletter

As the winter chill sets in, it’s common to feel a little more sluggish, stiff, or sore. But with a few small changes and the right support, you and your family can feel great all season long. In this edition, we share practical tips for staying well through the colder months, uncover a surprising link between neck and shoulder pain, and introduce a simple morning routine to help your spine start strong every day.


Winter Wellness: Simple Tips to Stay Healthy This Season

side-plank-sqBy Dr Brenda Hiew

Feeling a little sluggish this winter? You’re not alone. The cooler weather often leads to less movement, disrupted sleep, and more comfort foods, but it doesn’t have to derail your family’s wellbeing.

Even gentle daily activity, like stretching or walking, can help keep your body energised and reduce stiffness. Prioritising good sleep and establishing a calming evening routine supports your body’s natural recovery process. Eating a rainbow of colourful fruits and vegetables boosts your immunity, while managing stress with mindful moments can help you stay balanced.

Chiropractic care may also help support better movement, improved sleep, and a more resilient body during the seasonal shift.

Chiropractic care offers a natural approach to restoring stability by supporting proper spinal alignment and improving communication between your neck and brain.

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Why Your Shoulder Pain Might Actually Be a Neck Problem

why-shoulder-pain-might-be-neck-problem_webThat nagging shoulder pain that won’t go away? It might not be coming from your shoulder at all. Your neck and shoulder are intimately connected through a complex network of nerves, muscles, and fascia, which means problems in one area often show up as pain in another.

When vertebrae in your cervical spine become misaligned or compressed, they can irritate nerves that travel down into your shoulder and arm. This creates what we call “referred pain” – discomfort that you feel in one location but actually originates somewhere else.

This is why rubbing your shoulder or applying heat might provide temporary relief, but the pain keeps returning. You’re treating the symptom, not the source. Many patients initially come to Family Chiropractic Bundaberg frustrated because months of shoulder treatments haven’t helped.

If your shoulder pain is accompanied by neck stiffness, headaches, or arm tingling, there’s a good chance your neck is the real culprit. The good news? Once we identify and treat the actual source, lasting relief often follows quickly.


The 5-Minute Morning Routine That Preps Your Spine for the Day

5-minute-morning-routine-that-preps-your-spine_webWhen you wake up in the morning, you might feel refreshed, but your spine doesn’t! After being compressed all night, try this simple 5-minute routine that activates your core muscles and improves spinal mobility before daily activities begin.

Start with gentle knee-to-chest stretches while still in bed. Alternate legs for 30 seconds each to wake up your lower back. Next, stand and perform 10 gentle arm circles backwards to open your chest and counter forward head posture.

F Follow with cat-cow stretches on your hands and knees for one minute, slowly arching and rounding your spine to restore natural movement patterns. Finish with 30 seconds of gentle neck rotations and side bends.

The key is moving slowly and deliberately. You’re not trying to achieve maximum range of motion, just activating sleeping muscles and encouraging spinal fluid circulation. This routine takes less time than checking your phone, but the payoff lasts all day!


Support Your Body Naturally This Winter

At Family Chiropractic Bundaberg, we’re here to help you and your family thrive through every season.

Whether you’re looking to ease shoulder tension, boost your energy, or simply feel your best, chiropractic care can play an important role in your wellness routine.

Book your winter tune-up today and give your body the support it deserves!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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