Westernport Innate Chiropractic

10/11/2025

When we’re stressed, our muscles tense up, often leading to misalignments in our spine. This can cause headaches, back pain, and even affect our overall well-being.

We understand the mind-body connection. That’s why we encourage our patients to incorporate stress-reduction techniques into their daily lives. Try deep breathing exercises, meditation, or gentle yoga to help relax your muscles and ease tension.

06/11/2025

Combined with mindful eating, proper hydration, and gentle movement, supporting your spinal health can help your digestive system work more efficiently. Listening to your body’s signals, eating slowly, and maintaining regular chiropractic check-ins all work together to keep things moving comfortably. A well-aligned spine truly supports overall wellness—even after mealtime!

02/11/2025

We will be closed for the Melbourne Cup public holiday Tuesday 4th November and will reopen Wednesday 5th November from 8am.

27/10/2025

Excessive screen time has become a common habit that can take a toll on our posture and overall well-being.

Get Moving: Engage in screenless activities, such as yoga, walking, or cycling. Not only will this benefit your posture, but it also boosts circulation and reduces tension.

Read: Instead of scrolling, pick up a book.

Connect with Nature: Being in natural surroundings helps reduce stress, uplifts mood, and encourages an upright posture.

Engage in Hobbies: Rediscover old hobbies or explore new ones.

23/10/2025

What you eat can significantly impact how you feel, especially when managing chronic pain. Certain foods can either fight inflammation or fuel it, directly affecting your comfort and mobility.

Build your diet around anti-inflammatory foods: colorful fruits and vegetables, fatty fish rich in omega-3s, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. These contain compounds that naturally help reduce inflammation in the body.

20/10/2025

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude doesn’t just make you feel good – it can physically alter your brain in positive ways. Research shows that showing gratitude activates the hypothalamus, which regulates vital functions like eating, sleeping, and metabolism. It also stimulates the ventral and dorsal regions of the prefrontal cortex, enhancing decision-making, memory, and cognitive processing.

16/10/2025

Hydration plays a crucial role. Spinal discs are approximately 80% water and rely on adequate fluid intake to maintain their shock-absorbing properties. Even mild dehydration can affect disc height and flexibility.

06/10/2025

Long car rides can take a toll on your spine. Being confined to a seated position for hours often leads to stiffness and discomfort. Fortunately, a few simple stretches can make a significant difference.

Before your trip, prepare your body with gentle neck rolls, shoulder circles, and forward bends. During your drive, plan to stop every 1-2 hours for quick stretch breaks

02/10/2025

Discomfort is a signal, not a flaw. Whether it’s a tight neck, a dull ache in your lower back, or stiffness that shows up out of nowhere, pain is your body’s way of saying, “Pay attention here.”

Quick fixes, such as anti-inflammatories or pain relief creams, may help in the short term, but they don’t explain why the issue keeps recurring. If symptoms are recurring, there’s often an underlying movement issue that’s interfering with how your body functions. If this is happening to you make an appointment.

29/09/2025

25/09/2025

We will be closed for the AFL public holiday Friday 26th September and will reopen Monday 29th September from 9am.