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Winter in Melbourne is a season of contrasts. While many of us enjoy cosy evenings by the heater, sipping hot drinks, and embracing the city’s wintry charm, the colder weather often brings a few unwelcome side effects—back pain being a common one. With average temperatures ranging from 6.5°C to 14.2°C (43.7°F to 57.6°F), Melbourne’s winters…

Have you ever felt the world spinning around you, paired with an aching neck? You might be dealing with a condition called cervical vertigo, also known as cervicogenic dizziness. This condition stems from issues in the neck and can leave you feeling disoriented, unsteady, and sometimes accompanied by headaches and reduced neck mobility. Let’s dive…

When it comes to managing pain, improving mobility, or simply feeling better, you may find yourself torn between two popular therapies: chiropractic care and massage therapy. While both are valuable treatments for promoting wellness, they serve different purposes and address unique needs. If you’ve ever wondered which is the right choice for you, this guide…

Your neck, or cervical spine, plays a vital role in supporting your head and enabling its movement. But when things go wrong—such as a cervical subluxation—it can lead to discomfort, pain, and a range of other symptoms.  In simple terms, a subluxation refers to a misalignment or improper movement of a vertebra within your neck….

Dealing with neck pain can be frustrating, especially when it disrupts your sleep. Waking up with a sore neck or even finding it hard to fall asleep can make the pain feel worse. If you’re experiencing neck pain on the left side, it’s important to be mindful of your sleeping position.  The way you sleep…

Neck pain is something I see often in my practice, and it can be more than just a physical discomfort—it can affect your daily life, from turning your head while driving to enjoying a good night’s sleep. Many times, the culprit is overlooked: the scalene muscles. These muscles, located along the sides of your neck,…

If you’ve been experiencing persistent neck pain, shoulder discomfort, or even arm numbness, the culprit might be something you haven’t considered—the scalene muscles. These often-overlooked muscles in your neck can develop trigger points that cause pain and discomfort, not only in the neck but in other areas of your upper body. As a chiropractor at…

Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming, especially when the symptoms seem to impact every aspect of daily life. Women, in particular, are more likely to develop this complex condition, which often presents with widespread pain, fatigue, and other challenging symptoms. As a chiropractor based in Melbourne at Flynn Chiro, I’ve worked with many patients managing…

Have you ever felt tightness or discomfort in your muscles that just won’t go away, no matter how much you stretch? Or perhaps you’ve experienced areas of tension that seem to pull on other parts of your body? These are often signs of myofascial restrictions—tension within the fascia, a web-like connective tissue that surrounds and…

Chronic back pain is one of the most common yet debilitating conditions people face today. Affecting millions globally, it can have far-reaching consequences that go beyond the physical discomfort of a sore back. As a chiropractor with over 15 years of experience, I’ve seen how chronic spine-related pain impacts not only a person’s ability to…