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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Chronic Pain Tips: Preserving Performance and Preventing Injury

Exercise is universally acknowledged as a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. It offers numerous benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health, increased strength, and enhanced mental well-being. Engaging in regular physical activity is undoubtedly essential, but like most things in life, moderation is key. Overtraining, a phenomenon where individuals push their bodies beyond their limits [...]
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How does a chiropractor know where to adjust or crack you?

Chiropractors in Singapore  determine where to adjust based on a combination of patient history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Here's an overview of how the process may look: Patient History Our initial consultation and assessment take about 1.5 hours at least. For clients with complex or multiple problems, this can go up to three hours! [...]
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What to look for when seeking help for low back pain in Singapore

Are you in Singapore, grappling with the debilitating challenges of low back pain and yearning for effective chiropractic treatment? It's time to embark on a quest for professional help. But with a plethora of options available, it's vital to discern the right qualities for optimal care. In this comprehensive guide tailored specifically for low back [...]
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Understanding medication for sciatica in Singapore

In today's post, we will delve into the UK national guidelines (i.e., NICE) for sciatica treatments and shed light on the recommended approaches. We will begin by exploring medication options and provide insights into important considerations when seeking treatment in Singapore. The recommendations and content of this post is specific to sciatica. If you have [...]
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Is muscle strengthening a missing part of your exercise?

Most of the musculoskeletal (e.g., muscle and joint pain) issues I see as a chiropractor are addressable through exercise. For those who are sedentary, it comes as no surprise that you may have persistent pain. This is because without regular exercise our muscles and joints don't get the stimulation it needs to remain healthy. For [...]
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What even is health and well-being?

In fast-paced Singapore where demands and distractions are abound, it is easy to overlook the significance of our own health and well-being. However, taking care of ourselves is not merely a luxury but a necessity for a fulfilling and balanced life. In our earlier post, I responded to a commentary to how seniors are "tired [...]
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What is it like to grow old in Singapore?

Channel News Asia recently published a commentary about how  "tiredness of life" is a common experience among seniors. I love this article because it relates to how health is a state of complete well-being and not just an absence of disease. It also shed perspective to what it is like to grow old, which is [...]
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Does combining exercise with chiropractic adjustments benefit you?

Exercise and chiropractic adjustments are thought to be essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Both have been reported to provide a wide range of benefits for your physical and mental well-being, and when combined, it is assumed that they can have even greater benefits. In this blog post, we'll discuss the benefits of exercise and [...]
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When are chiropractic adjustments better than exercise?

As a chiropractor, chronic pain sufferers expect me to adjust their spine. This is because many people assume seeing a chiropractor equals chiropractic adjustments. However, this is not true. Evidence-based chiropractors are trained in a variety of techniques including spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy, ultrasound, dry needling, physical therapy, and of course rehabilitative exercises! What [...]
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You can’t depend on the internet. Even if it’s New York Times!

A couple of weeks ago, New York Times just published an article on the safety of getting your neck adjusted by a chiropractor. Honestly, this has been discussed so many times and the article offered no new information. I highly don't recommend reading it. The studies they cited were from years ago. There were also [...]
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1RM calculator — does it work?

There are a lot of variables that go into what may be your true 1 rep max. Beyond how much strength you have, psychological factors can go into determining your success at it (more on this later). In this article, we explore Strength Level's 1RM calculator and how you can use it for your own [...]
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Understanding the Cost of Chiropractic Treatments: Discount vs Premium

It doesn't make sense for me to talk about my own fees so I invited a few clients to share their thoughts. As I heard them speak, I came to be more and more thankful and grateful for the clients who have been so supportive of my work. It's not easy to build a chiropractic [...]