From the clinic
Practical health advice from the clinic
Evidence-informed articles on back pain, neck pain, headaches, and musculoskeletal health — written by Dr Simon Hardy for patients across Bassendean, Morley, and Beechboro.
- Sciatica
Sciatica: What Causes It, How Long It Lasts, and Why the Right Care Matters
Sciatica can be severe and slow to settle. Here's what sciatica actually is, what causes the leg pain, how long recovery typically takes, the warning signs that need urgent care, and why structured conservative care is the recommended first-line approach.
Read more → - Shoulder Pain
The Shoulder Isn't Just the Shoulder — Why Your Mid-Back and Shoulder Blade Matter
Shoulder pain often involves more than just the shoulder. Here's what the research says about scapular movement, thoracic spine mobility, and how a combined chiropractic and rehabilitation approach addresses the whole picture.
Read more → - Services
Dry Needling — What It Is, How It Works, and Whether It Might Help You
Dry needling is a targeted soft tissue therapy used to release trigger points and persistent muscle tension. Available at Bassendean Chiropractic, serving Morley, Embleton, and surrounds.
Read more → - Back Pain
Why lower back pain gets worse after sitting — and what actually helps
If your lower back pain reliably worsens after prolonged sitting, there's a mechanical reason for it — and rest alone won't fix it. Here's what's actually happening and what does help.
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How flexion distraction helps disc pain and spinal stenosis
Disc pain, sciatica, and spinal stenosis share a common problem — compression. Here's how flexion distraction addresses it, what the research shows, and why it suits these conditions particularly well.
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Why your neck might be making your headaches worse — whatever type they are
The connection between the neck and headaches goes deeper than most people realise. Here's what the research says about why cervical factors affect multiple headache types — and what to do about it.
Read more → - General Health
What to expect at your first chiropractic appointment — and why ours is different
First-time chiropractic patient? Here's exactly what happens at Bassendean Chiropractic — no surprises, no pressure, no unexplained adjustments.
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