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25.01.2022 Spend a few minutes streteching before you even get out of bed can be a great way to get your joiints ready for the day. Incorporate some breathing and you will feel more energised and ready to face your day

25.01.2022 We get asked every day. Hope this helps with a brief understanding of all 3 professions.

25.01.2022 These exercises can really help you strengthen your core and support your back.

25.01.2022 "Text neck". 60 pounds is just over 27kgs of pressure placed on your neck. Take note of kids who play on tablets or phones and prompt to either change posture or support head/neck correctly.

24.01.2022 Too often we wait for our backs to get sore before stretching. The below stretches can help keep you flexible and mobile.

24.01.2022 Do you need stronger core muscles? Here is the next step in a stronger back. This video follows on from the Basic exercises we published last month.

24.01.2022 Australia is number 3 but we should go for Gold not Bronze! Dr Dave D

23.01.2022 We have just moved from our Morningside clinic into our new temporary home in the Storage King Office Suites, 154 Lytton Road, Bulimba. It is only 4 minutes away from our old location and we look forward to welcoming you for a treatment soon.

23.01.2022 Hi everyone! Just to let you know Dr David Downs has had a couple of last minute cancellations today in Morningside, we even have a much sort after late appointment time! So if you have some aches and pains that need fixing before the weekend give us a call on 3899 6104. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend - stay cool! http://www.thelyonsshare.org//uploads/2013/10/smile_its_fr

23.01.2022 For all those golfers out there. Here is some information to improve your range of motion during your swing but decreasing lower back pain. No guarantee it will improve your short game though!

22.01.2022 Be kind to your back, you need it! Some simple stretches each day can really help to avoid it getting sore.

22.01.2022 It is Ekka time and lots of our lovely patients have been sick this week. Here are some helpful tips on how to boost your immune system and avoid getting sick!

21.01.2022 We all hope to live a long and happy life, I think balance is the key! Dr Dave D

20.01.2022 What do you know you should be doing for your health and your body but your just not doing it? Just knowing that you should be stretching, taking regular breaks from sitting, exercising, eating well or getting enough sleep isn't enough, you have to apply it! What can you start doing today to make you a healthier and stronger person tomorrow?

20.01.2022 This is becoming common, good to see it is not put into the too hard basket and real research is being performed. Dr Dave D

19.01.2022 Happy New Year Everyone! Some great alternatives to reaching for a coffee this year.

19.01.2022 If you get a sore neck or shoulders after sitting at your desk then these streteches may help.

19.01.2022 Well after lot of hard work we finally have a lovely new clinic to work in at Thornlands! Dr David Downs will now be seeing patients in both Morningside and Thornlands, and you can make bookings for both locations by calling the usual number (3899 6104). We have been thinking of calling the Happy Body, Happy Mind Clinic as Angela will also be seeing Hypnotherapy and Coaching clients. Our lovely Rachel, Office Manager Extraordinaire, is still with us at the Thornlands clinic (...photo below). If you have any friends of family that live in the Redlands, we would be really grateful of you sharing. Check out the before and afters smile emoticon, we feel like we have been in an episode of The Block lol! I think you will work out which ones are which :)

16.01.2022 Ok so I have spoken about how to chose a fit ball and also how to use it at your desk. In this video I take you through a few different exercises to help you with your posture and back health - enjoy Dr Dave

16.01.2022 Recently, a lot of patients have been asking me about what pillow is best. This often depends on a persons sleeping position, support needed for the head and the neck and personal preferences. Here is some advice and guidelines which may help you to choose your pillow. The second link has a good overview of pillow types. http://www.webmd.com///snuggle-up-with-the-perfect-pillow Just as a side note: Avoid sleeping on your tummy to avoid neck strain. http://www.pillowadvisor.co.uk/pillow-advice/

15.01.2022 So yesterday I spoke about how to choose the right sized ball (see video below). Why would you want to? What are the benefits? I also cover some basic movements to help your back

13.01.2022 Useful remedies that may help with your morning sickness. http://www.mindbodygreen.com//30-natural-remedies-for-morn

12.01.2022 Happy New Year Everyone! Some great alternatives to reaching for a coffee this year.

11.01.2022 For everyone out there that has been using winter and cold mornings as an excuse not to go to the gym - here is a little inspiration

11.01.2022 Here is some information about fibromylagia and things we may not have known about the condition.

11.01.2022 What do you know you should be doing for your health and your body but your just not doing it? Just knowing that you should be stretching, taking regular breaks from sitting, exercising, eating well or getting enough sleep isnt enough, you have to apply it! What can you start doing today to make you a healthier and stronger person tomorrow?

11.01.2022 Do you need stronger core muscles? Here is the next step in a stronger back. This video follows on from the Basic exercises we published last month.

09.01.2022 Be kind to your back, you need it! Some simple stretches each day can really help to avoid it getting sore.

09.01.2022 The wonderful and surprising effects of music on our health and function. http://www.emedexpert.com/tips/music.shtml

08.01.2022 Slouching and poor posture whilst sitting contributes to sore lower backs, shoulders and necks. I get asked quite often from patient's who spend a lot of their day sitting about how to use a fit ball so here is the first video in the series. Enjoy Dr Dave

08.01.2022 Interesting study but maybe they should have given the babies something more interesting to look at. Dr Dave D

07.01.2022 Interesting new research showing you are better to avoid vegetable oils and stick with butter and coconut oil.

07.01.2022 Now Science has given us a great reason to snuggle our kids! Dr Dave D

07.01.2022 Too often we wait for our backs to get sore before stretching. The below stretches can help keep you flexible and mobile.

07.01.2022 Ok so I have spoken about how to chose a fit ball and also how to use it at your desk. In this video I take you through a few different exercises to help you with your posture and back health - enjoy Dr Dave

07.01.2022 Slouching and poor posture whilst sitting contributes to sore lower backs, shoulders and necks. I get asked quite often from patients who spend a lot of their day sitting about how to use a fit ball so here is the first video in the series. Enjoy Dr Dave

07.01.2022 So yesterday I spoke about how to choose the right sized ball (see video below). Why would you want to? What are the benefits? I also cover some basic movements to help your back

06.01.2022 Move it or loose it seems to apply to all ages!

05.01.2022 Your Osteopath has moved to a new address. After a big weekend of moving we are now located at Shop 5, 6 Thynne Road, Morningside. For those of your familiar with Morningside this is on the corner of Wynnum and Thynne Road, near Molescan, Flight Centre and Miss India. Parking is available under the building off Lawson Street. Dr David Downs and Dr David Woon look forward to seeing you soon!

04.01.2022 Hey guys, heres an alternative way to increase the depth of your squat. For all the gym junkies out there add this one in and see how it goes!

04.01.2022 Walking.. It can be that simple.

02.01.2022 The loads on our body in different positions.