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Northcote Chiropractic Centre

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Greg Conlan Principal Chiropractor
Chiropractor with 35 years of private practice experience in Melbourne, Australia. Greg has had many years of work in Northcote, Essendon and surrounding suburbs helping people with their lower back pain as well as shoulders, hips and knees. As a "senior" himself, Greg particularly enjoys helping over 40's regain their physical wellbeing and get back into life.

Core Part 3 - How a Weak Core contributes to Chronic Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. While there are many causes of chronic back pain, one of the most overlooked contributors is a weak core....

Part 2 - How Do You Know if Your Core is Weak? Signs and Symptoms How Do You Know If Your Core is Weak? Signs and Symptoms Having a weak core can lead to more than just back pain—it can affect your balance, posture, and overall quality...

When Surgery is the Best Choice for Sciatica: Understanding Your Options Sometimes, sciatica pain just won’t go away, no matter what you try—could surgery be the answer? While most cases of sciatica can be effectively treated with non-invasive methods like chiropractic care, physical therapy, and medications,...

Not All Leg Pain is Sciatica: Common Misconceptions and How to Spot the Difference Just because your leg hurts doesn’t mean it’s sciatica. It’s easy to assume that all leg pain is caused by sciatica, especially when it’s sharp or shooting. But the truth is, many...

  What is Sciatica, Really? Understanding the Basics to Take Control Sciatica isn’t just a pain in the leg—it’s a sign that something’s not quite right with your back. If you’ve ever felt that sharp, shooting pain down your leg, you might have thought, “This must be...

Sciatica is Rarely Caused by Lifting Heavy Objects: The Real Culprits Behind Your Pain   Think lifting heavy objects is to blame for your sciatica? Think again. It’s a common belief that lifting heavy objects is the main cause of sciatica, but the reality is more complex....

No Back Pain Series; Key # 6; How Ergonomics can improve your back and neck pain Introduction Ergonomics is the science of designing environments that fit the human body. When you adjust your computer chair you are engaging in ergonomics to reduce back pain. Proper ergonomics...

No Back Pain Series - Key # 7; Weight Management helps Introduction Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for spinal health. Excess weight, particularly around the abdomen, puts additional stress on the spine and can exacerbate or create back pain. In this article, we’ll explore the...

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