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Dry Needling With a Difference
Most people have heard of dry needling. Few have experienced it in its full potential. Having employed it with professional athletes and in my practice for more than twenty years, dry needling isn’t a trendy add-on. It’s a precise, highly skilled intervention I use intentionally to release patterns of muscular and neural tension that hands alone haven’t been able to reach or release. Dry needling, when performed with a high level of expertise, can: Calm irritated nerves and e
Peter Holmes
Dec 20, 20251 min read


How Therapeutic Ultrasound Can Enhance Your Care
When most people hear “ultrasound,” they think of medical imaging. But did you know ultrasound can also be used as a therapeutic tool to...
Peter Holmes
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Do You Ever Feel Like You Just Need to Be Stretched Out?
Two runners in yellow fitness gear stretching by holding their foot and bending over. We all know that feeling - the tightness in your...
Peter Holmes
Sep 30, 20252 min read


5 Simple Exercises to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons Australians seek help from a chiropractor or health professional. According to the...
Amelia Pappas
Sep 5, 20252 min read


How Dry Needling Can Enhance Your Chiropractic Care
At Flex Spinal, we understand that effective care often means addressing more than just the joints of the spine. Muscles play a crucial...
Amelia Pappas
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Cox® Technic: A Gentle, Non-Surgical Approach to Spinal Pain
Living with back or neck pain can be exhausting. It can affect work, sleep, exercise, and even simple daily tasks. While many treatments...
Amelia Pappas
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Simple Stretches to Help Ease Sciatica
Sciatica can cause pain that radiates from your lower back down into the leg, often making everyday activities uncomfortable. While...
Amelia Pappas
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Sciatica Pain Relief – What You Need to Know
Sciatica is a condition that causes pain radiating from the lower back down the leg, often described as sharp, shooting, or burning. It...
Amelia Pappas
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Understanding Lower Back Pain – Causes, Prevention & When to Seek Help
Lower back pain can often be linked to lifestyle choices. Getting active is a great way to support a healthy back. Lower back pain is one...
Amelia Pappas
Aug 21, 20252 min read


What Is True Health?
Practicing a focused plank pose to enhance strength and embrace a healthy lifestyle. At Flex Spinal , we see true health as your body...
Amelia Pappas
Aug 6, 20252 min read
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