Cockburn Chiropractic Centre

16/02/2026

Cardiovascular Health & Energy

Cardiovascular exercise supports heart health, circulation, breathing, and energy levels — all important for healthy ageing. Roughly only 30% to 42.8% of older adults meet the recommendation for 150+ minutes of weekly aerobic activity.

Low-impact cardio options include:
• Walking
• Cycling or stationary bike
• Swimming or water aerobics
• Low-impact group fitness classes - some classes are free through community groups or organisations or heavily subsidised through government initiatives.

Chiropractic care can help improve posture and spinal mobility, which may support breathing efficiency and comfort during cardio exercise.

Safety tip: Choose an intensity where you can still talk comfortably. Stop exercising if you experience chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath beyond normal exertion, or unusual fatigue, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

09/02/2026

Strength for Everyday Life

Strength is essential for everyday tasks like standing up from a chair, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries. Maintaining muscle strength helps protect joints and supports independence as we age.

Great strength exercises for older adults that simulate activities of daily life include:
• Squats closely mimic everyday movements like sitting down, standing up from a chair, using the toilet, and getting in and out of the car
• Farmers Carry to simulate carrying groceries or heavy items
• Step-ups onto a low platform to simulate climbing stairs or into a high car.
• Standing rows mimic opening heavy doors or drawers.

Chiropractic care can support strength training by ensuring joints are moving well and exercises are performed comfortably and safely.

Safety tip: Start with low resistance and slow, controlled movements. If an exercise causes pain (not just muscle effort), stop and have your technique or exercise choice reviewed by a professional.

03/02/2026

Balance & Fall Prevention
As we age, balance becomes one of the most important physical skills to maintain. Good balance helps reduce the risk of falls, improves confidence when moving, and supports long-term independence.
Simple balance exercises done regularly can make a big difference. Try:
• Single-leg stands (using a chair or bench for support if needed)
• Heel-to-toe walking
• Sit-to-stand transitions to improve control and stability
• Tai Chi is a gentle and low impact form of exercise to improve balance and strength.
• Weight pass-arounds are a more advanced exercise in which you can stand on one leg and pass a light weight around your body. This targets your core stabilisation and balance.
From a chiropractic perspective, balance relies on good joint movement, posture, and nervous system input. Chiropractic care can help optimise spinal and joint mobility, which plays an important role in coordination and body awareness.
Safety tip: Always have something stable nearby for support when practising balance exercises. If you feel unsteady, dizzy, or unsure, stop and seek guidance from a qualified health professional.

26/01/2026

✨ CLOSED ✨
We are closed today only for the Australia Day public holiday. You can still book online for the week through our website cockburnchiro.com.au or leave a message on our answering machine (9418 6233) and we will return your call Tuesday.

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19/01/2026

Children and Chiropractic
Have you considered getting your child checked?

There are a number of reasons why your child might benefit from chiropractic treatment.

School and studying are a reality of life, unfortunately it often comes with prolonged periods of sitting (usually with poor posture), leaning over a desk studying or writing and carrying around heavy bags. Any of these can cause upper back and/or neck pain and lead to problems concentrating or may lead to headaches.

12/01/2026

Children and Chiropractic
Have you considered getting your child checked?

There are a number of reasons why your child might benefit from chiropractic treatment.

While children have a lot of energy and generally spend a lot of time using up this energy in play, sports, jumping on the trampoline, or similar - a lot of these activities will make them prone to injuries. While children are very resilient and can generally recover quite well, an injury is still an injury and is worth getting checked out for piece of mind, advice on the correct form of treatment and for a speedy recovery.

04/01/2026

Dr Lauren is back this week! You can now book appointments with her online through health engine or cockburnchiro.com.au. Otherwise give us a call from 8am Monday on 9418 6233 📞

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31/12/2025

Happy New Years to all our patients and their families. We look forward to caring for your health in the new year. 🎉

24/12/2025

🎁⛄🎅🎄🔔 Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating today from the team at Cockburn Chiropractic! 🔔🎄🎅⛄🎁

15/12/2025

We are excited to let you know that Dr Lauren will be returning in the new year from maternity leave! Her shifts will return as usual from Tuesday 6th January. Book online through www.cockburnchiro.com.au or give us a call on 9418 6233.
Tuesday 3-6pm
Wednesday 3-6pm
Thursday 8-11am
Friday 2-5pm
Alternate Saturdays 8-11am

07/12/2025

🎅 Plan ahead for the holiday period! Book online (www.cockburnchiro.com.au) or give us a call on 9418 6233.

🎁 Wed 24th Dec 8-11am, closed PM
🎁 Thurs 25th Dec CLOSED
🎁 Fri 26th Dec CLOSED
🎁 Sat 27th Dec As usual 8-11am

🎁 Wed 31st Dec. 8-11am & 3-5pm
🎁 Thurs 1st Jan CLOSED

03/12/2025