Westernport Innate Chiropractic

19/02/2026

Four Habits of a Happy Spine.....We often experience pain when something isn’t working properly.

1. It’s carried well.
For a healthy spine, good posture is crucial. This doesn’t mean just standing up straight when you’re moving about, but also being conscious of how you sit when you’re at work or home and even how you sleep in your bed.

2. There’s always time for exercise.
A happy, healthy spine needs regular exercise to function well. So, what’s the best way to exercise your spine? Work the muscles around it like your abs so they’re strong enough to maintain its proper position.

3. It gets proper nutrients.
When we eat healthily, chances are we’re more conscious of how it may help our clothes fit well than what it does for our nervous system. A healthy diet high in leafy greens and vegetables can help our body better accommodate stress and allow our nervous system to function optimally.

4. Your spine is well rested.
Not getting enough sleep each night can wreak havoc on our entire body—including our spine. Your spine helps you stay upright all day, and it needs its time to relax and rejuvenate just like the rest of you. Make sure your spine is supported during sleep and avoid stomach slumber when possible.

29/01/2026

Need a mood change?!

27/01/2026

22/01/2026

We will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday Monday 26th January and will reopen Tuesday 27th January from 8am.

19/01/2026

As well as regular chiropractic adjustments, a healthy diet is vital for optimal brain function and development.

16/12/2025

The body's blood vessels - arteries, veins and capillaries - stretch more than 95,000 km if laid end to end, enough to circle the Earth more than twice.

11/12/2025

If all your nerve fibers were stretched end to end, they'd span roughly 72 km.
The longest single nerve, the sciatic nerve, can stretch over 3 feet in some individuals, running from the lower spine down to the foot.

The central nervous system, made up of the brain and spinal cord, controls everything thought, sensation and movement - with the spinal cord alone measuring about 45 cm in length.

27/11/2025

Headaches can result as a symptom from a cervical spine problem.

The cervical spine – that is, the upper seven of our vertebrae. Its 37 separate joints endlessly allow the head and neck to move atop the torso – all the while obeying constant commands from the special senses and reflex mechanisms.

The cervical spine holds up our heavy heads between 14 to 16 hours a day. This is hardly easy. The head is far from evenly balanced on top of our spine, it’s tilted heavily forward; without the cervical muscles, it would topple over onto our chest.

The cervical spine is a vital part of nearly all our everyday activities, including speaking, gesturing, sitting, standing, lying down, breathing and many more. Most of what our head does, it does thanks to the cervical spine.

And that’s why you’ll be glad to know that chiropractors have led the way in recognizing the cervical spine’s uniqueness – even from the rest of the spine – and caring for it accordingly.

24/11/2025

If you’re someone who has difficulty getting to sleep each night, you’re not alone.
Naturally, getting stressed about falling asleep is the quickest way to stay awake.

Sleep insufficiency can contribute to a variety of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and obesity, as well as cancer, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life and productivity.

Once you’re lying down, think about anything but falling asleep. Here are some helpful suggestions:

1. Starting at your toes and slowly moving towards your head, focus on contracting and relaxing your muscles. Repeat as needed.

2. Count your breaths. Become mindful of each inspiration and expiration as you become aware of the subtle changes of your lungs expanding and contracting.

3. Visualize some type of repetitive action, such as swinging a baseball bat, digging with a shovel or the classic, all-time favorite, counting sheep.

If slumber evades you, get out of bed and read a book.