When is spinal manipulation unsafe? A question we sometimes get asked here at Robina Chiropractic Wellness Centre is “Is it safe for you to crack my spine?” For the most part, cracking techniques known as High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust techniques, aka…
Hello everyone! The last week in April sees the celebration of Spine Week 2020. Normally, the leading clinicians and scientists from spinal societies across the globe get together to discuss current spine-related topics and research. This year, unfortunately this physical…
Are you thinking of starting back with your exercise? “In my 20 years of practice, I see 50% people fail when starting a new exercise routine… especially this time of year”.The 2 main reasons why people fail are 1. Injuries (we will cover this…
Many people believe the cold weather results in colds and flu’s especially during the winter months. NOT TRUE. An ineffective immune system is the main reason people will get sick. Viruses can cause colds, bacteria may develop infections leading to…
Dr Andrew Kaltenbach at Robina Chiropractic Wellness Centre offers an add on treatment option for those who need spinal rehabilitation also. “Chiropractic BioPhysics” sometimes also referred to as Spinal Rehab, is a very well researched chiropractic technique from the US. Dr Andrew…
How To Prevent Common Neck Pain Do you suffer from neck pain? Rest assured that you are not alone, a whopping 2/3 of adults experience neck pain at some point in their lives (Am Fam Phys 2004; 69:1275). The intensity…
The Chiropractic Approach to Sciatica – Let’s treat the cause of the problem!. Sciatic pain is usually felt in the legs. It can affect, one leg, both legs or even present itself as lower back pain. The pain varies from…
Think again before you pop that pill…. We often and quickly turn to prescription or over the counter drugs for the relief of common ailments such as headaches, back pains, fracture pains and so on. Unfortunately most of us don’t realise that…
Dr Andrew Kaltenbach has practiced chiropractic care since 2000. Dr Andrew graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Chiropractic. He has practiced throughout NSW and QLD. He practices several different chiropractic techniques. He has completed…
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine deviates from its normal curvature. The word scoliosis stems from the Greek language and means bent. On x-rays the spine of scoliosis patients can look like an “S” or “C” shape, rather than…