If your headaches keep returning despite rest, medication, and time, the problem may not be in your head at all. A structural issue in the upper cervical spine is one of the most commonly overlooked drivers of recurring headaches, and it is something chiropractic assessment can specifically evaluate.

Most people pick between a chiropractor and a physiotherapist based on whoever has the earliest appointment. This guide explains what actually separates the two approaches, what each one looks at, and how to make a more informed decision about your spine and your health.

Brain fog is often dismissed as stress, poor sleep, or just getting older. But if you have already tried resting, cutting caffeine, and overhauling your diet without lasting change, the answer may lie somewhere most people never think to look: your spine.

The question I hear most in clinic is not 'will chiropractic help?' but 'how often do I need to come?' The honest answer is not a number. It depends on what is actually driving your pain, and whether anyone has looked at that yet.

If you've never been to a chiropractor before, you've probably Googled some version of "what to expect." And every result says roughly the same thing. You'll fill out some forms. The chiropractor will examine you. You might get adjusted on the first visit. That's technically true. But it leaves out the part that matters most. Here's what I believe. Nobody should adjust your spine before they understand its structure. An adjustment without a proper assessment is a guess. And g

I didn't always practise this way. When I graduated, I adjusted spines the way most chiropractors do. Find the stiff joint, adjust it, and move on. And for a lot of people, that worked. They felt better, they moved better, and they came back when things flared up again. But the "came back when things flared up again" part started to bother me. I kept seeing the same people, for the same problems, in the same pattern. Relief, return, relief, return. The adjustments were helpin

You've been told to sit up straight your entire life. Teachers said it. Your parents said it. The ergonomics poster in the break room says it. And you've tried. You straighten up, hold it for a few minutes, and then your body drifts right back to where it was. You end up feeling like posture is a willpower problem. Like you'd sit properly if you just tried harder. Here's what nobody tells you: the reason you can't hold "good posture" isn't discipline. It's structure. Your spi

Here's something that happens more often than you'd think. Someone comes in for neck pain. We work through the history, the examination, the findings. And then, right at the end, almost as an afterthought, they say: "Oh, and I get headaches too. But that's separate." It's almost never separate. I've lost count of how many people have told me about their headaches like they're a personality trait. Something they've inherited, or simply have to live with. They've been managing

I'm going to do something unusual here and tell you exactly what to look for in a chiropractor, including the things most of us in the profession would rather you didn't ask. Not because there's anything to hide. But because the chiropractic industry is broad, and the gap between average care and excellent care is wider than most patients realise. Two chiropractors can have identical qualifications, work in the same suburb, and deliver completely different levels of care. One

There's a question I ask almost everyone who walks into my clinic with neck pain. "How many hours a day would you say you spend looking down at a screen?" The number is almost always higher than they expect. Between phones, laptops, tablets, and driving, most people I see are spending four to six hours a day with their head tilted forward. Some are closer to eight. And almost none of them have connected that habit to the pain that brought them in. Here's what I want you to un

The three supplements Dr. Cherrett recommends to almost every practice member with back pain: magnesium glycinate, omega 3, and vitamin D3. I get asked about supplements constantly. Practice members sit across from me at Cherrett Chiropractic and ask some version of the same question: "Is there anything I can take to help with my recovery?" And I always give them an honest answer, which usually surprises them. Yes. There are supplements worth taking. But not the ones most peo

There's a phrase I hear almost every week in my clinic. "I've just got a bad back." People say it like it's a life sentence. Like having a bad back is simply part of who they are, the same way someone might say they're left-handed or they don't like mornings. They've usually tried things. Some stretching or exercises. Some anti-inflammatories. A few weeks of rest. Things felt better for a while. Then something ordinary happened — bending to pick up a bag, sitting through a lo

There's a scene that plays out in my clinic almost every week. Someone walks in holding a folded MRI report like it's a death sentence. They slide it across to me, point to a word, herniation, degeneration, protrusion, and say some version of the same sentence: "So that's it, isn't it? My spine's stuffed." I understand why they feel that way. When you're in pain and a scan hands you a frightening word, it's natural to assume the word is the problem. But here's what I've learn

By Dr Ashley Cherrett (Chiropractor, BAppSc(Chiro), BHlthSc) — Cherrett Chiropractic, Clyde North You sit down at your desk at 9am. By the afternoon your neck is tight, your head is pounding, and you are reaching for another coffee just to keep going. Then you get home. The kids want your attention, and you want to give it to them. But you are running on empty. Sore, drained, and counting down to bedtime so you can finally switch off. You have probably told yourself it is jus

Looking for the best chiropractor near you in Clyde North? Learn what to check, what to ask, and why locals choose Cherrett Chiropractic. Book a consultation.

Still in pain after physio, massage and painkillers? If your disc bulge hasn't healed, there's usually a specific clinical reason why. Discover how spinal decompression therapy at Cherrett Chiropractic in Clyde North addresses the root cause — not just the symptoms.

If you've been living with a disc bulge, sciatica, or degenerative disc disease and the treatments you've tried have only ever provided temporary relief — this article explains what spinal decompression is, what the clinical research actually shows, and how to know whether it's the right next step for your specific situation.

Looking for a chiropractor in Clyde? Learn how Cherrett Chiropractic improves movement, reduces pain, and supports comfortable daily living. Start your journey.

If You’re Nervous About Chiropractic, You’re Not Alone Let’s be honest. When people think of chiropractic, they often picture “cracks,” “clicks,” and twists of the spine. And the first question that pops up is almost always: 👉 “Is it actually safe?” If you’ve wondered the same thing — you’re not alone. In fact, it’s the #1 question new patients ask us at Cherrett Chiropractic in Clyde. The short answer? Yes — chiropractic is safe when done properly. The longer answer? Let’s

Back pain can be a debilitating condition that affects your daily life, from work to leisure activities. While many people may think of...