Author: Jesse Cai

A self-proclaimed “not your usual chiropractor”, Jesse believes in using movement as medicine and champions an active lifestyle for a functional and fulfilling life. Jesse, who originally chose to enroll in a Veterinarian School, went on a whirlwind journey through the law department of Murdoch University before settling into its Chiropractic Science course for five years.

Prior to his return to Singapore, Jesse worked closely with high level Australian athletes. This included the Australian Football League as well as various state and national level sporting clubs. He was the Head Sport Trainer for the Forrestfield Football Club, board member of the Sports Chiropractic Australia in 2017, and was a member of Sports Medicine Australia.

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Testing PhysioBot, a Telegram bot by a Singaporean physiotherapist

So I was browsing the internet as usual and I came across this physiotherapy telegram bot called ... PhysioBot. It is created (I think) by a Singaporean physiotherapist Edmond Yeo. What is PhysioBot? I am not sure what is the purpose of PhysioBot. Like, is it supposed to help patients clinically with their treatment or [...]
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How much is your pain worth?

I was reading the news about a new drug that came on the market. It is called suzetrigine, which apparently is the first drug FDA has approved in 25 years. What caught my attention was not the drug. Because it probably will take a long while before we start seeing it in Singapore. I also [...]
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29-year old woman dies after chiropractic adjustment

When I saw on social media that another person had died from chiropractic adjustments, I wasn't immediately convinced that it was the chiropractor's fault. But now that I have read the news, it seems like may be. Maybe not. According to BBC News, Joanna Kowalczyk, a 29-year old from United Kingdom had died after seeking [...]
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Chinese New Year Snacks Review 2025

Now that Chinese New Year is behind us, I feel I can give a review of the snacks I've tried. While many of these snacks were undeniably delicious, it’s also interesting to assess how they stack up in terms of (un)healthiness. Honestly, I think there is a bit of irony in wishing people 身体健康 (wish [...]
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Is physical theatre a new form of exercise?

As a chiropractor in Singapore, I see firsthand how the aging process can affect the body. Many people come to me for help with issues like chronic pain, stiffness, poor function. Many of these are preventable but yet often becomes more pronounced as we grow older. However, ageing doesn’t mean that we have to simply [...]
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What are the disadvantages of going to a chiropractor

There is no doubt that going to a chiropractor can be helpful for various health conditions such as back pain and neck pain. However, there is a ton of criticism against chiropractors. Today, we discuss what is chiropractic and the disadvantages of going for chiropractic treatments, from a perspective of a chiropractor. What is chiropractic? [...]
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How to recover from knee pain and start running again

As a chiropractor, the end of the year is really when I started to see knee pain cases from runners. There are two types of runners that I would typically see. Those who would come to me before the Singapore Marathon so I can help them get through the race. As well as those who [...]
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Healthy banana muffins? Using non-sugar sweetener in Singapore

I must preface that I am neither a dietitian nor a chef. This banana muffin recipe is developed entirely as an alternative to sweets, by me as a chiropractor, for my clients. There are two things that I wish to achieve: (1) encourage my clients to consider making their own food and (2) show that [...]
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How to relieve pain at the bottom of your foot: A Chiropractor’s guide

Foot pain is a common complaint among Singaporeans and it can significantly impact your daily life. As a chiropractor, I often see patients struggling with discomfort at their soles or the bottom of their feet. What is the most common type of foot pain? Plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that connects your [...]
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Personal Training Private Gym in Chinatown Singapore?

With my new home gym setup in Chinatown, I sometimes wonder if it is appropriate to call myself a personal trainer. I clearly do not have the stereotypical physique of a personal trainer. But at the same time I do have the skills and knowledge base to perform the job of a personal trainer. I [...]
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What doctor to see for back pain in Singapore?

In Singapore, we live in a society where east meets west. It's perfect because we great the best of both worlds. Singapore General Hospital is ranked third in the world by Newsweek. As for eastern medicine, we have Beijing Tong Ren Tang 北京同仁堂, the largest producer of traditional Chinese medicine, here in Chinatown as well. [...]
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Understanding chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of the conditions that is very poorly understood. Not only does the recovery tend to be complex but it is often misdiagnosed as well. According to CDC, over 90% of people who live with chronic fatigue syndrome  have not been diagnosed by a doctor. In this article, we will [...]