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Trusted chiropractic information

We’re so excited to launch Your Body Works’ new blog providing trusted chiropractic information for parents.

We know parents are seeking qualified, easy-to-understand information to support their children from pregnancy through childhood and beyond. There are many conditions that may present themselves throughout childhood which are not easily understood.

Your Body Works’ qualified and experienced chiropractors will write blog posts to educate parents on a range of conditions and general wellness advice to provide physical, nutritional and emotional care for children from pregnancy through to adolescence. Our beautiful babies don’t come with a manual so we’re sure you will find these few regular hints and tips handy along the way.

Choose a topic via the Categories headings to the right. For blog post notifications like us on Facebook and you’ll see them feature in your news feed; otherwise keep coming back to this page for more.

We’re always interested to hear what areas are of interest to you. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like us to cover a specific topic, and we’ll have our qualified chiropractors develop a blog post for you.

If you find our posts interesting and educational, please share with family and friends via links at the bottom of the page.

Disclaimer

Your Body Works’ blog posts are not meant to replace a visit with your local health professional, especially in the presence of alarming symptoms. If you have any concern that your child might require urgent care, please see your health professional urgently or phone Your Body Works on 07 3857 0511.

 

Blog Archive


Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang

A Comprehensive Approach: My Chiropractic Treatment Protocol

BLOG SERIES: #4. Finding a weak muscle is like uncovering a loose thread in a sweater—it’s rarely an isolated issue. Instead, it’s a sign of a broader pattern of dysfunction that needs to be fully mapped out.

That’s where a structured, full-body assessment protocol comes in. Using postural observation, gait analysis, strength testing, and joint mobility assessments, we can systematically piece together the bigger picture of what’s causing dysfunction.

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Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang

The Musculoskeletal Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case with Kinesiology Muscle Testing

BLOG SERIES #3. In this blog, I’ll take you through a fun, investigative approach to uncovering musculoskeletal imbalances, demonstrating how these methods work together in practice.

By the end of this series, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how chiropractic care goes beyond pain relief, helping to restore movement, optimize function, and improve performance at every level.

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Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang

Musculoskeletal Tensegrity and Control via the Central Nervous System

Blog Series #1. Imagine a suspension bridge—flexible yet stable, designed to withstand external forces while maintaining balance. Our musculoskeletal system follows the same tensegrity principles, with bones as compression elements and muscles, tendons, and ligaments providing the tension that holds everything together.

But who’s in charge of maintaining this delicate balance?

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Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang Chiropractic, Exercise, Physical Activity Alistair Lang

Series Introduction: Unlocking the Secrets of Musculoskeletal Function

Our bodies are incredible, dynamic systems, constantly adjusting to movement, stress, and environmental changes. But when something goes wrong—whether it's chronic tension, muscle weakness, or unexplained pain—how do we uncover the root cause?

This blog series explores the neurological and structural foundations of movement, strength, and balance, revealing how chiropractic care, kinesiology muscle testing, and a comprehensive assessment approach can detect dysfunctions, restore balance, and optimize performance.

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