Southport Central Chiropractic

Happy Fathers Day for this Sunday to all our AWESOME Dads!

We are proud to help look after the Dads of the Gold Coast, so that they can continue to be happy and healthy role models for their kids, and grandkids.

It's GOLD COAST SHOW DAY this Friday the 30th August - so we will be CLOSED.
We still have some spots left for Massage and Chiro Tuesday and Thursday, so please give us a call or book online if you'd like a visit.
We hope you all have a nice relaxing long weekend, or a crazy fun adventure at the show if you prefer!

Meet the Team!

Hi I'm Dr Adam Smith, Principal Chiropractor at Southport Central Chiropractic. I have more than 20 years experience in the chiropractic profession, including practicing overseas, and all around Australia.

After living in Scotland for 8 years, my family and I moved to the Gold Coast in 2012, and we have been a part of the community ever since!

In that time I have looked after countless families, and individuals from all backgrounds. That includes working with the V8 Supercar series for several years, travelling to races with the teams, and caring for multiple sports teams based on the Gold Coast.

I have wanted to be a chiropractor since age 12, and I have been adjusted since age 8. Chiropractic to me is who I am, not just what I do. I am constantly learning new approaches and techniques, which means I can tailor my care programs to suit you best.

Our focus here is on providing experienced, professional, quality chiropractic care for the whole family. I always do a comprehensive checkup before beginning any care program, that way I can be sure I am making the best recommendation for you.

I look forward to meeting you!

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR BRAIN?

At Southport Central Chiropractic we adopt a comprehensive approach to baseline testing, providing a detailed analysis of your Vestibular Ocular Motor System (VOMS) function.

Baseline testing is pivotal for providing an accurate, quantitative, & metrics-based report.

Establishing your healthy & normative range for comparison, and determining whether an injury has occurred. The testing only takes 10-15mins and your report can be ready within 24 hours!

Our aim is to equip you with the information needed to make informed decisions about returning to play, work, & daily life with confidence, and where needed, provide Prehab, Rehab or Performance protocols, specific to you.

Book your baseline test online at:
https://scchiro.bookings.pracsuite.com/

**HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT**

We have just become the only Gold Coast certified centre for Brain Excellence testing!

Utilising state-of-the-art eye tracking VR technology, we can assess your Vestibular Ocular Motor System (VOMS) and provide a detailed report.

This has big impact in sports and performance with concussions, and this technology is rapidly becoming the Gold Standard for NRL and AFL teams around the country.

You can book a test easily here - https://scchiro.bookings.pracsuite.com/?s=1321

This is our friend Dr Daniel Rasmusson, and he has written this extraordinary book ‘Barry Bear the Chiropractor’

We have a copy in our reception for you to check out, or you can jump on Amazon and get your very own!

Thanks for the book Dr Daniel!



Buy it here - https://www.amazon.com.au/Barry-Bear-Chiropractor-Daniel-Rasmusson/dp/B0CXTFQQB9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2N8CY9R0PTGV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b8MbBO4Agq7sq-IvGKrstQ.vsIO4YFWPcZq0iXoN4DQLjaKbzoPmtMO1UhsvQZGGsg&dib_tag=se&keywords=barry+bear+the+chiropractor&qid=1716092908&sprefix=barry+bear+%2Caps%2C343&sr=8-3

We are closed this week on Wednesday (as normal) and Thursday for ANZAC Day. We are back on deck on Friday morning, and you can book online if you want an adjustment or massage (one massage spot left only) as we won't get the voicemail messages until Friday first thing.

It is our hope that everyone observes ANZAC Day in their own way, and in honour of those who have served so that we can live in the Australia that we love.

Lest we forget.

We get ALOT of people stopping in asking for directions here in Southport Central. So if you are having difficulty finding your way around, here is a handy map we updated for you!

Getting outside walking can have wonderful health benefits!

We often meet people at their first visit who list 'walking more' as an initial goal of their care. Chiropractic care and Remedial Massage are helpful for most people in terms of improving movement comfort, so if you are struggling to walk easily give us a call!

To learn more about what a daily walk can do for you - check out our article on it here -> https://southportcentralchiropractor.com.au/the-benefits-of-walking-for-better-health/

April is National Stress Awareness Month!

We are often NOT aware of the negative affect stress has on our health and wellbeing. In fact, it is usually those people around us that notice the effects of stress for us first.

This April, please take a moment to read this quick 4-5min article and take some action to 'address the stress' in your life with the 7 simple strategies in this article.

https://southportcentralchiropractor.com.au/does_stress_affect_my_health/

We are now off for a few days for Easter!

See you again on Tuesday afternoon to 'get cracking' with April!

From the whole team here,

Have a Happy Easter!

We talk about Forward Head Posture all the time - it is a huge problem with people who work at a desk (or the dining table when working from home).

The World Federation of Chiropractic shows how Chiropractic care can support people with improving head posture and cognitive function.

Check it out here...

FORWARD HEAD POSTURE MEDIATES COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND GRIP STRENGTH IN OLDER ADULTS. A recent cross-sectional study has identified the mediating effect of forward head posture and mental and physical function in older adults.

This study tested the hypothesis that “higher cognitive function would be associated with better head posture, and better head posture, in turn, would be associated with greater hand grip and pinch strength. They found that forward head posture partially mediated the association of the Mini-Mental State Examination with grip and pinch strength in older adults, “indicating that cognition had an effect on grip and pinch strength through an indirect path via head posture.”

WFC Public Health Committee Chair, Dr Claire Johnson, commented, “Chiropractors have a huge impact on spinal health and function. The information from this study can be helpful when helping older chiropractic patients.”

Celik HI, Unver B, Akbas E, Erdem EU. Head posture mediates the association of cognition with hand grip and pinch strength in older adults: an examination using structural equation modeling. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2023 Dec;24(1):1-8.

One of our signs got a little 'hot' last week!
No damage inside, but a little excitement for sure.
Now where did we put tat card for the sign company??.....

Wishing everyone who celebrates Easter a very Happy and Healthy time!

Remember we are closed this Friday through Monday next week!

We have appointments available Tuesday and Thursday for both Massage and Chiro - and you can book online at www.scchiro.com.au or call 0756060026

Dr Adam Smith (our chiropractor) is a proud member of the Australian Chiropractors Association 'The ACA' - and this is the latest ad from the ACA - we think it is great!

Please share it with a friend who could benefit from seeing an ACA Chiropractor!

Adjust Your Thinking - Very Happy Dr. Jan! Are you well-adjusted? Every week 400,000 chiropractic healthcare consultations help improve the health and wellbeing of everyday Aussies.ACA Chiropractors a...

We were thinking about doing something to promote spinal health this week, so we checked what the various 'weeks' are this week and what do you know? It's Procrastination Week.... I guess we'll get back to that thought next week.... joking....

If, like us, you don't want to participate in National Procrastination week, then give us a call because we are here to help all week.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Procrastination_Week

Dr Adam (Chiro) will be available only on Monday AM & PM, Thursday PM and Friday AM this week as he is attending his sister in-law's wedding. Sorry for any inconvenience, but we are sure you can find a good time for your adjustment - just give us a call - 0756060026

Scoliosis used to be checked in school in Year 7 or 8, but since that program ended, many people unfortunately get into their 20's and 30's without knowing that they have a scoliosis!

With the invention of low dose (1) EOS scanning technology, we can now scan you, or your son or daughter with confidence that we can detect scoliosis and, if possible, develop a plan to correct it early on.

If scoliosis is identified before the end of high school, then the treatment options are more effective than waiting until the skeleton stops growing (2).

We can assess for scoliosis and refer for EOS scanning* where indicated. We can also work with you on treating the musculoskeletal effects of scoliosis, as part of your healthcare team.

* - valid green Medicare card required for bulk-billing by our referral partners
(1) - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212134X15002312
(2) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2532872/

HI All, here are our Christmas and New Year hours for 2023/2024.
Mon 18th Dec - Fri 22nd Dec = Normal Opening Hours*
Monday 25th December = CLOSED
Tuesday 26th December = CLOSED
Wednesday 27th December = CLOSED
Thursday 28th December = OPEN 9.30am - 5.30pm*
Fri 29th Dec through Wed 3rd Jan 2024 - CLOSED
From Thursday 4th January 2024 = Normal Hours*
* Chiro and Massage hours and appointment times may vary

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Healthy, Prosperous New Year!

You know that big black wall in reception??

Well it’s not just black anymore!!!

With some help from many family and friends we got it done!

As the great line from Monty Python's 'The Life of Brian' goes "We are all individuals!!" then one guy down the back shouts "I'm not!!!" - the truth is obviously that in this case, the crowd is right.

Each person has different needs and different goals.

Your individual program of care depends on two things only:

1 - What the results of your examination and testing show is your current state of health;
2 - What you are wanting to achieve in your health

Want to know more? Check out our most recent article below:

https://southportcentralchiropractor.com.au/frequency_of_chiropractic_care/

When you are looking into what the best type of health care is for you and your family, safety is one of the highest priorities. We don't get a lot of questions about safety from our practice members, but it seems that a lot of people ask Google, so here is some current information about how safe Chiropractic care is.

We don't compare the safety record of chiropractic and other health professions - you can look that up if you'd like - but overall chiropractic has a remarkable safety record, especially in Australia - READ MORE... (3-min read)

https://southportcentralchiropractor.com.au/is_chiropractic_care_safe/

If you or someone you know is wondering about some of the things that people seek chiropractic care for, then this article is for you.
Obviously, everyone is different, and just because we have people seeing us all the time for these types of things, does not necessarily mean everyone benefits the same way.
If you would like to know if we can help, send us a message, or give a call. We are happy to discuss your options with you before you come in.

https://southportcentralchiropractor.com.au/what-conditions-can-chiropractic-care-help-with/

We are popping a few articles up on our webpage to answer a few frequently asked questions about Chiropractic and Massage - this is the first one.

Please tag a friend who should read this - it's about a 3-min read.

https://southportcentralchiropractor.com.au/what-is-chiropractic-care-and-how-does-it-work/(opens in a new tab)

Introducing to you Mimi, our very talented certified massage therapist with 8 years experience working alongside Chiropractors. Mimi is known for going above and beyond for her patient and pours her heart into her work.

Mimi's special interests are Lymphatic drainage, focusing on circulation and pain relief.

Let us know what you're suffering with today, and we can help.