Most patients erroneously treat sciatica as just a back problem, rather than a health problem impacted by other factors like inflammation and stress levels. Research links stress with impaired healing abilities, thus managing stress is vital for a successful recovery from sciatica. This might involve changes in work schedules or even major life choices. Furthermore,…

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our blog. In today’s post, I’m sharing seven vital tips, drawing from over 23 years of experience as a chiropractor, to help sciatica sufferers sleep better. Quality sleep is critical to your recovery process—it’s your body’s chance to heal and rejuvenate. Spinal Alignment: This is crucial, especially for sciatica…

Hello there! I’m Dr. Andrew Ziakas from Optimal Wellness Chiropractic in Mooroolbark. Growing up, I remember how rest was prescribed as a remedy for back injuries, just like my mom used to do. However, the approach to treating back pain, particularly sciatica, has transformed since the 1980s. Over my 23-year career, I’ve helped more than…

Struggling with sciatica pain? I’m Dr. Andrew Ziakas from Optimal Wellness Chiropractic, and I’m here to share a $6 secret that’s providing quick relief to my patients – no medication involved. Over the last 23 years, we’ve assisted over 10,000 individuals in saying goodbye to their back and neck pain. We understand that sciatica can…

Discover Natural Solutions to Tension Headaches Plagued by tension headaches? We might just have the key to your relief! In our experience, the culprit is often poor posture. With four main components – a forward-shifted head, slouched shoulders and back, tightened front-end muscles, and weakened neck and back muscles – this posture might be causing…

Are you constantly battling neck pain and persistent headaches? You may want to examine your workspace. In today’s era of home offices, suboptimal workstations are often the culprits behind such discomfort. I’m here to share four essential considerations to transform your work-from-home experience. Monitor positioning: Align your eyes with the top of your screen and…

Discover Easy Relief with Three Simple Seated Yoga Stretches Battling with persistent tension headaches, or ongoing neck and shoulder discomfort? You’ll be thrilled to know relief is just a few effortless stretches away. Today, I’m sharing three top yoga stretches that you can perform right from your desk chair. Seated Twist: Provides relief by targeting…

Are you among the 11 million Australians affected by headaches and migraines annually? This affliction has more than a physical toll—it costs over $35 billion yearly. But what if you could tackle these ailments more naturally and holistically? At Optimal Wellness Chiropractic, we’ve been helping individuals break free from back and neck pain for over…

Looking for the secret to longevity? It might be simpler than you think: sleep more. Consistency is key; sticking to regular sleep and wake times helps maintain our body’s internal clock, leading to restful nights and lively days. But, it’s not only about when you sleep; the environment plays a huge role too. Embrace the…

Health experts today are echoing a surprising statement: ‘Sitting is the new smoking.’ Prolonged sedentary periods could be as harmful as some chronic diseases. However, adding movement to your day is simpler than it seems. Here are five quick strategies you can implement. The goal here isn’t only to increase movement but significantly reduce sitting…