http://www.drnicholasshannon.com en-gb drnicholasshannon.com 2012-5-7T00:00:00Z drnicholasshannon.com http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#117822 Nalcosamine BD 60 Nutrition Care I have been a big fan of high quality glucosamine sulphate products such as Doctors Selection Glucosamine Sulphate 1000 to trial in those people who experience joint pain associated with osteoarthritis as glucosamine assists in the growth and maintenance of healthy joint cartilage. Nalcosamine BD 60 by Nutrition Care takes this one step further combining glucosamine sulphate with Cumerone which is an extract of curcumin. The two together provide analgesic properties aiding in the growth and maintenance of healthy joint cartilage. According to the Therapeutics Goods Administration Nalcosamine provides relief of muscle aches and pains it may also reduce joint swelling and inflammation associated with arthritis. Curcumin is an antioxidant and works to prevent inflammatory initiators from causing inflammation. Anti oxidants are important as they help reduce oxidative stress on the body and aid with recovery and regener... 2012-5-7 08:30:46 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#110005 To kick the year off there was an article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal on January 3 2012 that was picked up by the New York Times that looked at the efficacy of spinal manipulation home exercise and medication on acute and subacute neck pain in the short and long term. So here are the results from that study.It was a randomised controlled study of 272 people between 1865 years old. who had non specific neck pain of 212 weeks duration. Those 272 people were then split up randomly into 3 different groups those being treated with spinal manipulation those being treated with home exercises and those being treated by medication.Those in the spinal manipulation group received adjustments to the neck and thoracic middle back over a 12 week period.Those in the medication group received nonsteroidal anti inflammatories as a first line intervention if these failed or the participate couldnt tolerate them they were prescribed narcotic drugs and muscle relaxants. Those in t... 2012-1-8 23:48:00 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#108894 With the good weather upon us and Christmas just around the corner there will be many people out and about on a bicycle so I thought this would make a great opportunity to run through some of the basic points to setting up your bicycle correctly. As an incorrect setup can lead to knee thigh calf hamstring lower back shoulder and neck pain. Adjustment 1. Seat heightUsing a tape measure measure the inside seam length whilst standing with no shoes on. This figure is then multiplied by .88. For example an inside seam length of 67 cm x .88 58.96. Therefore the height of the seat measured from the centre of the crank to the top of the seat will be 58.96 or 59cmAdjustment 2. Seat tiltIdeally the seat should sit flathorizontal as increased downward slope causes riders to slip off the seat. Adjustment 3. Seat foreaft positionThis is how far forward or back the seat sits. Sitting on the bike with pedals in a neutral position horizontal or parallel to each other a plum bolt is dropped from just ... 2011-12-18 06:07:11 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#105428 As Chiropractors and primary health care practitioners we are fortunate enough to treat people from all walks of life and all backgrounds which makes for a rich and rewarding practice and life. One of the greater challenges in practice is helping to educate patients about the importance of a healthy spine and nervous system and the impact that has on achieving optimised function health and wellbeing.Part of that education process not only involves explaining what we do and why we do it but it also includes explaining why we need to see patients more than other doctors. For example those who frequent a medical doctor are used to going once receiving a script or referral and may or may not be asked back in a few days or weeks time if the problem hasnt resolved. The treatment being prescribed is a course of tablets cream drops etc that are to be taken every day or two over the next few weeks.Chiropractors on the other hand will usually advise the patient they need to come back for a cours... 2011-10-26 00:00:19 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#100487 With the Melbourne marathon not too far away I thought it would make a great opportunity to discuss footwear. When covering distances as long as half and full marathons it is vitally important to have the right footwear to prevent over training and impact injuries such as shin splints stress fractures plantar fasciitis. In a basic assessment of a foot an individual will fit into one of four categoriesNeutralMild over pronatormildly flat arch causing anklefoot to roll in Severe over pronatorno arch flat feet causing anklefoot to roll inSupinatorusually high arches little to no roll in of footankle under pronationmajority of the population are neutral to mild over pronatorsIt is important to identify what category you fit into and then find a shoe that fits your foot type. Examples of different types of shoes to fit foot types includeASICS KayanoNeutral to Mild over pronator shoeASICS Gel Evolution 6Severe over pronatorASICS GEL Nimbus 13Supinator high archesIt is also important to remem... 2011-8-15 02:13:32 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#98676 Dear PatientsThere was a large article in the Weekend Australian magazine 272011 titled The Chiro Kids which examined the role of Chiropractors treating young children and how Chiropractors are encroaching in on the General Practitioners space as the family doctor. In my opinion Chiropractors have been safely and competently treating young children for decades with no media publicity no debate no public opposition from the medical community and I see no reason why this shouldnt continue on. In regards to Chiropractors assuming the role of the family doctor I can never see a Chiropractor replacing a family doctors as they have greater expertise in internal medicine than Chiropractors do. I do see a role for Chiropractors to share some of the load over stretched family doctors currently carry as Chiropractors have greater expertise and knowledge in musculoskeletal medicine. I believe Chiropractors can play a very strong role in being the first port of call for all musculoskeletal injurie... 2011-7-19 02:17:09 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#85311 Many millions of people all over the world see there Chiropractor for maintenance or preventive care where they receive an adjustment or correction every 2 4 6 8 weeks. The length of time is dependent upon the chronicity of their problem and lifestyle. As a Chiropractor we recommend maintenance care because we know it keeps the spine aligned and functioning at its best and as a result patients tend to feel happier healthier and experience less pain and discomfort. Unfortunately this area of maintenance care isnt supported by a wealth of scientific evidence its grounding is in our experiences as Chiropractors and what we see daytoday in our clinics. But the Spine Journal in February will be releasing an article which looked at the role of maintenance care in patients who suffered from chronic lower back pain. This study split 60 patients who had been suffering lower back pain for more than 6 months into 3 groups one group received 12 sham spinal adjustments over ... 2011-1-24 23:15:47 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#81526 Congratulations to all the pilots crew and members of T.O.P AXA Racing on a wonderful performance at the 57th Macau GP. 6 time champion Michael Rutter came second following a tight battle for first. Our other pilots Joao Fernandes Anthony Dos Santos and Martin Jessop all put in fantastic performances. 2010-11-29 01:27:56 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#79755 We wish Formula Ford pilot Trent Harrison all the best for the remaining 2 race meetings at Simmons Plains in Tasmania and Sandown in Victoria. Trent stepped back into the Evans Motorsport team car after 12 months out of the car for the Gold Coast event in October and turned in a remarkable performance with two fourths and a fifth finishing fourth overall for the round.We make sure Trent is well adjusted and aligned so he can perform at his best under the highly stressful and physically demanding conditions experienced within the cockpit of his Formula Ford. You can follow Trents progress at Trent Harrison 2010-11-8 03:04:03 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#79445 The Macau Moto GP 2010 is only 2 weeks away now. This year I will be looking after T.O.P AXA Racing pilots Michael Rutter 6 time Macau GP winner British Super Bike Champion Martin Jessopp French Champion Anthony Dos Santos and local Champion rider Joao Fernandes. With the right set up and keeping the pilots well adjusted so they are in optimum physical condition we will be hoping for a strong result. 2010-11-4 01:20:17 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#77865 I have just read a wonderful article about the truth of stroke and manipulation and the inconvenient truth between autism and vaccinations. To summarise the author Dr. Perle puts forth the evidence that on stroke and manipulation which shows there have only ever been 3 true unbiased studies that have looked at stroke and manipulation although many other practitioners will claim there are many more. They showed there is a slight risk of stroke but that risk of stroke following a Chiropractic visit is no greater than the risk following a visit to a Medical doctor. This indicates that the reason people assume there is risk of stroke following neck manipulation is because they are looking for someone to blame for the stroke once it occurs and Chiropractors fit that bill. It is no different to the so called link between autism and vaccinations. The truth is there is no scientific evidence that links autism to vaccinations. But the parents of the children who develop autism look for someone ... 2010-10-14 02:53:53 http://www.drnicholasshannon.com/page40.htm#76132 I have been accepted to work as the team Chiropractor for the motor sport group Team of Paris at this years Macau GP who for the last 3 years have been the largest motor sport team competing at the Macau GP. The Macau GP runs through the streets of Macau an island off Hong Kong and is a historical and prestigious motor racing event steeped in over 50 years of history.For more information on the team head towww.teamofparis.comnews.html 2010-9-23 03:33:56