Spinal Health Week

Spinal Health Week

Spinal Health Week 2015 runs from May 25th to 31st and this year the Chiropractors' Association of Australia (CAA) is encouraging every Australian to -Get Your Happy Back'.

'Every day more and more Australians experience disabling low back pain, neck pain and headaches, limiting their ability to work and engage in an active healthy life" said CAA President, Dr Laurie Tassell.

One explanation for this is the negative impact an increasingly sedentary lifestyle has on postural fitness.

'Poor posture increases pressure on your spine which can cause low back pain, neck pain, headaches and fatigue.

 

But more importantly these problems can lead to a reduction in a person's overall wellbeing." Dr Tassell said.

Low back pain is a growing problem and now ranks second in Australasia and seventh in the world according to the World Health Organisation's latest Global Burden of Disease study. Neck pain is also problematic ranking ninth in Australasia and 21st in the world.

Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between body structure (primarily the spine and pelvis) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how this relationship can restore and maintain health.

Chiropractic care is an increasingly common and effective treatment for back pain, neck pain and headaches without the need for drugs or surgery. This means chiropractic care can also be very cost effective in comparison to other types of treatment.

'Helping patients make positive changes with respect to nutrition, exercise and wellness is also fundamental to maintaining normal spinal function" Dr Tassell said.

'Adopting healthy habits today, such as improving postural fitness, can significantly reduce the risk of injury or pain in later years positively impacting on our self-esteem, social relationships and mental health."

Dr Tassell encouraged all Australians to visit the dedicated Spinal Health Week web site at www.spinalhealthweek.com.au to learn more about spinal health and chiropractic care.

Spinal Health Week 2015 is a national initiative of the Chiropractors' Association Australia (CAA).

 

Spinal Health Week
25-31 May
National Public Health Education event highlighting the importance of spinal health and chiropractic care