While you might think that your grip strength is only good for a firm handshake, the strength of your hands can be a predictive indicator of your overall health. As such, many chiropractors and health practitioners may use physical therapy equipment designed to test your grip among other automatic strength tests. Higher grip strength was associated with a lower risk of all cause mortality and incidence of and mortality from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, chronic

The population of Australians aged 65 and over is projected to increase rapidly in the near future.1 While it is great news that Australians are living longer lives, there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of life in the golden years. As we age, we can expect gradual changes in our bodies. It is not uncommon to experience aches and pains but it is important to distinguish between natural changes in the body resulting from old age and pain that is not natural and co

The World Spine Day theme for 2020 is BACK ON TRACK! With the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic affecting millions of people worldwide, lockdown restrictions have led to a lack of physical activity that has made people more susceptible to spinal pain and disability. Despite restrictions having protected communities around the world, they have inevitably impacted people’s ability to stay active and mobile. World Spine Day 2020 will focus on getting people BACK ON TRACK to

With Stage 4 Restrictions in Melbourne, the following conditions apply for care until those restrictions are lifted (at this stage September 13): We can only treat patients who are in pain or have a chronic condition that, without care, may deteriorate. If patients are feeling well enough and are just booked in for a routine “check” then we need you to please reschedule until after stage 4 ends (September 13). If, before 13th September, you require care please call us to make

And the good news is ... Aussie rules is back! ( albeit without spectators.) And state governments are all beginning to carefully ease COVID- 19 restrictions. And please remember it’s so important to continue to look after your general health and wellbeing. Dr. Joseph Ferraro our registered Acupuncturist and qualified Naturopath at spine health & stability is here to help you and your family. He has been professionally helping patients for over 20 years. He will individually

By Dr. Joseph Ferraro (Acupuncturist & Naturopath) It’s so important to continue to look after your general health. With all that’s going on with the COVID-19 pandemic it’s easy to lose sight of our regular health routines. We are all continuing to make changes in our lives to keep ourselves and our community safe. At Spine Health & Stability we have implemented additional infection control and social distancing measures to keep our patients, staff and practitioners safe s

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As we all know life is full of unknowns, but you can take simple and practical steps now to be ready for life at any age. Currently 15% of the Australian population are aged 65 and over, and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that this will increase to 22% by 2056.1 This increase in the age of the population puts additional strain on the government to provide care for older Australians.2 Chiropractors are ideally placed to assist in the healthcare of Aus

Joseph Ferraro our resident Naturopath and Acupuncturist has been professionally helping patients for over 20 years. He is dedicated to finding and then treating the cause of your condition. To this end Joseph utilises : · Laser Acupuncture · Low level laser therapy · Western herbal medicine · Diet therapy · Functional pathology testing After your initial consultation, Joseph will provide you with a structured health plan that suits you and your individual needs and lifestyle