Life Balance Health Centre are your local Chiropractor & Education Consultant in Padbury, WA. We offer a range of chiropractic & education services.
Life Balance Health Centre are your local chiropractor in Padbury, WA. We offer a range of chiropractic services including sports chiropractic, Chiropractic Adjustments, Clinical Pilates, and Kinesiology, lower back pain relief, neck pain relief, whole body adjustments, holistic healthcare and muscle testing providing personalised/individualised care plans. We are located in Padbury, but our patients come from Kingsley, Craigie, Padbury, Hillarys, Greenwood, Sorrento, Woodvale, and Kallaroo. Our team of experienced chiros are here to help and get your body moving and feeling back to its best self. Call today and book a consultation.
08/12/2025
🌟 Speak Up, Stand Strong! 💪🛡️
🤝 Parenting wisdom of the day: Teaching our kids the power of using their voice! 🗣️✨
Sometimes friendship isn't about pleasing everyone, it's about:
• 💖 Respecting yourself
• 🚧 Setting clear boundaries
• 🦁 Having the courage to say "This isn't okay"
If someone's behavior doesn't align with your values, you have two choices:
1️⃣ 🗣️ Speak up and create change
2️⃣ 🚶♀️ Walk away and find your people
Remember: Your peace matters more than keeping toxic connections. 🕊️ Teach your children (and remind yourself) that it's okay to:
- 🤗 Be kind
- 🌈 Be honest
- 🦸 Be brave
03/12/2025
📱🔍 Case Study: Fight or Flight - Use Your Eyes to Calm the Farm 🧘♀️🌈
Stress got you wound up? 😰 Here's a game-changing perspective! 🚀
🏃♀️ Fight or Flight? 🛑
👀 How you look matters more than you think!
🌍 Shift from inward focus to expansive awareness 🌟
🧠 Soft eyes = calm nervous system 💆♀️
🌊 Break the stress cycle with a simple eye technique 🧘♂️
Pro Tip: When anxiety hits 😫
• Lift your gaze 👁️
• Scan the environment 🌈
• Let your eyes soften and breathe 🍃
Your body can't stay in fight or flight when you're truly seeing the world around you! 💫✨
01/12/2025
📣 Parenting Wisdom: The Curiosity Chronicles 🕵️♀️
Parenting Pro Tip: Being curious is the secret sauce! 🌈✨
When my kiddo talks, I'm all ears 👂:
• Listen deeply 🧘♀️
• Ask questions 🤔
• Uncover the hidden stories 🔍
These precious moments? They fly by faster than a unicorn on a skateboard! 🦄🛹
Our little ones won't always be around to share their world. So:
• Be present 🌟
• Stay curious 🔬
• Connect like your heart depends on it ❤️
Parenthood: Where love meets adventure! 🚀👨👧
28/11/2025
🧠 Resetting the Nervous System⚖️
In the video, we discuss how most people spend hours a day in a Fight or Flight stress response. Break the cycle with these 3 essential steps:
1. 🔍 Recognition: Learn to recognize when you are entering the fight or flight state or the situations that trigger it.
2. 📝 Plan a State Change: Have a clear plan, often involving Temperature, to quickly shift your state:
• 🌡️ Warmth: Use warmth to soothe and relax the nervous system.
• ❄️ Cold Therapy: Use cold (like an ice pack or a cold splash) to rapidly reset the system.
3. 💪 Just Do It: When stress hits, you must take action! Follow your plan, do the reset, and remember how much better you feel afterward—that feeling is your motivation.
Reset, go again, and enjoy life! Take care.
The Hidden Connection Between Your Jaw 🦷, Neck Pain 🤕, and Posture 🧍
🤯 Did you know your jaw alignment could be causing your neck and back pain? 🦴 A collapsed structure in one area can lead to major issues elsewhere!
At Life Balance Health Centre, we see a fascinating connection between the structure of your body and the pain you feel. When we assess a patient, we look closely at three key lines that should ideally be parallel:
Posture 🧍♀️📐
Eyeline (Skull/Cranial Position) 🧠
Jaw Line 🦷
When one of these lines collapses—like a missing tooth 🦷 causing a jaw misalignment—it can ripple down the entire structure! 🌊
➡️ Case Study Highlight: One patient was experiencing chronic right-sided neck pain 🤕 radiating down the arm 💪 and into the leg 🦵, coupled with a disc issue in her low back. The underlying culprit? Her jaw line was collapsing on the right side, causing her whole body structure to collapse with it. 📉
By addressing the jaw structure alongside the disc issues in the neck and low back, we were able to start resolving the pain. ✨
The takeaway? There's always a little more going on than you think! 🤔 Your body works as one integrated system. 🔗
If you're dealing with stubborn pain that just won't go away, it might be time to look beyond the immediate area. 👀
As we roll into the festive season, food is everywhere! 🍽️ I know the feeling—once you start eating, it's hard to stop. 😅 But we can manage this!
Here are ✌️ two critical tips for holistic well-being and managing your intake:
Try OMAD (One Meal A Day) Structure 🕰️
If self-control slips when the food is out, OMAD can be your secret weapon!
It adds major structure to your day, which means less stress about constantly being mindful of every single thing you eat.
Goal: Maintain weight and feel awesome out there doing your thing! 🏄♂️
Understand Your Body’s Fuel Priority! ⛽️
Your body breaks things down in a specific order. If you want to burn fat, you need to clear the way!
The Breakdown Order:
Alcohol 🍷 (First!)
Sugar/Carbs 🍩
Protein 🥩
Fats 🥑 (Last!)
The Takeaway: If you load up on alcohol and sugar first, you're unlikely to tap into those fat stores. That extra fat? It might just stick around! 🤰
Stay healthy, stay active, and feel your best this Christmas! ✨
What's one thing you do to keep your health on track during the holidays? Share your tips! 👇
21/11/2025
🧠 Neurodiversity: The Unseen Cost for Neurotypicals 😔
I wanted to share a thought-provoking perspective on neurodiversity (NDs) 🌈 and neurotypicals (NTs) 🧍.
The interaction between these groups often comes with a hidden cost 💸 that we don't always talk about—specifically for NTs.
My son, who is neurotypical, is surrounded by neurodivergent boys at school. He finds the environment exhausting 😩 because he is highly aware of the "chaos" or the different energy dynamics. 💥
For the Neurotypical: Being a highly sensitive person or "empath" ❤️🩹 means that navigating these differences can be draining 🔋⬇️. It requires them to constantly regulate their own system 🧘 while around the high energy or different needs of others.
The Reminder for the Neurodivergent: It's important for neurodivergent individuals to remember that the cost is not just their own. They need to be mindful 👀 of the effect they are having on the people around them as well. This can be very hard to remember! 😥
Quick Tip for Self-Regulation: 🧊
If you are feeling overwhelmed or dysregulated, try a quick system reset:
Stick your head under a cold shower. 🚿🥶
Jump in a cold ice bath. 🧊🛁 (If available!)
It's a jolt to wake yourself up ⚡️ and remind yourself: it's not just you; it's about the bigger picture. 🌍
I hope you find this helpful. Let's touch base and catch up soon! 👋
19/11/2025
🔎 Case Study: It’s Not Just a Disc - It’s Just Not the Hip - It’s Both! 🤯
Often, the pain you feel isn't just coming from the spot that hurts. Our bodies are complex, integrated systems! 🕸️
We often see patients who come in with what they think is a purely Hip Problem, or maybe a single Disc/Lower Back issue. 🦴
The Reality:
In a recent case, we found that the patient's pain was a mix of both! The hip mechanics were influencing the lower back (disc), and the back instability was impacting how the hip was loaded. It's a classic example of the body compensating. ⚖️
If you only treat the most painful spot (e.g., just the hip joint) and ignore the underlying spinal stability, the pain often returns or shifts. That's why a holistic assessment is crucial!
Why Multi-Area Assessment Matters:
True Root Cause: We uncover the full picture, not just the symptom.
Lasting Relief: Treatment is targeted at all contributing factors.
💧 Dehydration: The Hidden Drain on Your Energy! 😩🔋
Heads up! 🚨 Did you know even mild dehydration can tank your performance? 📉 It's a top reason for feeling tired 😴, having headaches 🤕, and struggling to focus—and most of us are walking around like dry sponges! 🧽
Dehydration = losing more fluids than you take in. Simple, but sneaky! 🤫
⚠️ Check for these Symptoms:
Brain Fog: Can't think straight! 😵💫
Fatigue: Hit the wall early? 🧱
Headaches/Dizziness: That constant throb? 😵
Dark Urine: Your body's color alert system! 📢 (Aim for pale yellow! 🌟)
💡 Simple Hydration Hacks:
Morning Kickstart: Big glass of H₂O right when you wake up! ☀️
Keep it Close: Water bottle always in your sight! 👀
Alarm Time: Set a phone reminder to sip every hour! ⏰
Hydration is your fundamental power-up for overall Life Balance. 💪 Prioritize your water today—your brain and body will thank you! 🙏
14/11/2025
🚀 Neurodiversity Superpower: The Power of the Pause🧠
My neurodivergent brain is a superpower for processing info fast! 💨 But sometimes, the key to success is learning to hit the 'standby/pause' button. ⏸️
I struggled with meditation because I thought "doing nothing" meant I wasn't achieving anything. Wrong! 🙅♂️
By sitting down and letting my brain slow down, the payoff in my daily life is huge:
I'm more conscious throughout the day. ✨
I'm less likely to start problems. 🚫
Life is simply easier to process! 😊
If you have a fast-paced brain, learning to pause is a serious game-changer for finding balance. It's not about stopping your thoughts—it's about finding the flow state. 🧘♂️
If you have persistent low back pain 😫, the problem might not be your back—it's your hip flexor (Psoas)!
This muscle is often weak, tight, and linked to stress/fear 😥. The video discusses the CKP Method (Chemo-Kinetic-Physiological), which highlights the connection between a weak Psoas, emotional states (like fear related to the kidneys), and even digestion.
Here's a quick fix demonstrated in the video:
Test It: 🦵 (See how to self-check for a weak side!)
Fix It: 🏋️ Try the reverse lunge with the heel slide shown here for powerful strengthening.
Activate It: ✨ The supine leg slide is simple but effective!
Strong Psoas = Stable Back. 🛡️ Start integrating this simple movement today! 🗓️
➡️ Tap the link below for more back health programs and CKP insights! 📞
🧐 When to Seek a Scan vs. When not to get a scan 🤔
We often talk about holistic health 🌿, and a big question that comes up is: When is the right time for an MRI or CT scan versus trying conservative care first? ⏱️
I see two common scenarios:
Jumping to Scans: 🏃♂️ Sometimes people are referred for a scan when they really should have explored conservative care (like seeing a physio, chiropractor, or doctor) first. Give non-invasive methods a chance to work! 🙏
Stuck in Treatment: 🤕 The flip side is when someone is receiving care but isn't getting the end result they're looking for. 🚫
My Personal Example:
I recently had an MRI on my neck after an old injury flared up (fell from a second story years ago, and then a more recent electric skateboard fall! 🛹). I was getting residual pain, and after trying conservative methods, I decided to get a scan for more information. 💡
My takeaway? Don't bury your head in the sand. ostrich Seek care first, and if you aren't getting results, get a scan. 📸 If something feels seriously wrong, get the scan for more information right away. The goal is always to get the outcome you're looking for! ✅
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LOVING LIFE! Wellness Leaders, Dr Andrew Riddle DC (B.Sc., M.Chiro) and Catherine Riddle (B.A., Post Grad Dip Ed) are the owners of Life Balance Health Centre in Padbury, Western Australia. They are passionate about helping people to live a life they love!
“Our family-based Centre provides holistic health care through the following services: chiropractic, kinesiology (NIS/Neurolink), Creatrix®, NLP, naturopathy, Clinical Pilates (reformer/machine classes), remedial massage and psychology.
Andrew and Catherine believe in EMPOWERING FAMILIES and TRANSFORMING THE WORLD THROUGH AUTHENTIC WELLNESS & TRUE HAPPINESS! As an holistic family clinic, they know that it is wellness-minded parents who will lovingly lead their families to loving life! Thereby, transforming our world for the better!
Life Balance has a simple philosophy, treat each individual as we would our own family. To this end, we have brought together a professionally qualified & health fund registered team to assess and treat issues related to all aspects of health. The team at Life Balance are here to support you in your quest for answers to your particular health issues and concerns.
If you want to go from STRESS to SUCCESS or from JUGGLING ALL THE PIECES to feeling at PEACE. Then, our Wellness Programs can help you to have:
more peace & calm
more confidence in yourself
clarity & direction on how to set your own path to loving life
more quality time for both yourself & your family.
Contact us now! Let’s help you take your next step to Loving Life! Email info@lbhc.com.au or call (61) (08) 9403 3999.
