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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Sometimes all you need is to get started. And CrossFit is a good start.

We chose to open a CrossFit box in the middle of the pandemic because we saw an opportunity. Neither of our cofounders are CrossFit athletes but that didn't stop us for doing what was best for our community. What is CrossFit? CrossFit is an inclusive sport that is suitable for people across all age groups [...]
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Why do you feel better after a chiropractic adjustment?

As a chiropractor, people often ask why I stopped offering chiropractic adjustments. The reason is super simple. It doesn't really drive any meaningful change. I am not contesting that people don't feel better after each crackling crack session, I am suggesting that these results are short-lived. I am not agreeable with it because you have [...]
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If your pain all in your head? Pain science can give you long-term results

Most people found our work at Square One Active Recovery curious because we truly focus on the whole person rather than just the physical parts. While some people may think chiropractic is all about being cracked all over the body, we see chiropractic as something much bigger than that. Instead of seeing chiropractor as crack-my-spine [...]
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Hello Singapore, it’s time we talk about your body weight (and back pain)!

Just last week, the Ministry of Health published that Singapore's obesity rate is the highest since 2010! This is no good news. Obesity comes with a myriad of health risks such as lower life expectancy, cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, mental illness like depression, and even low back pain! There are tons [...]
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What is appropriate care for low back pain?

As a chiropractor, I don't understand why would academic journals publish articles about appropriate care for back pain only to put it behind a paywall. That doesn't help many people! This is why evidence-based practice, while obvious in its advantages, is poorly practised in real world clinical conditions. And you, as a pain sufferer, would [...]
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When pain doesn’t equal injury . . . what is the implication for your recovery / CrossFit Training?

Sometimes old news can be good news. Outside Magazine just publish a new article to reaffirm that pain doesn't always mean injury. I've been saying this for years now and if you could kinda grasp the idea behind it, it would have tons of benefits for pain sufferers and CrossFit athletes alike. Why does pain [...]
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Pom Pi Pi CrossFit: Where are we six days and 110 bookings later

Starting a CrossFit box in the midst of the pandemic is no easy feat. The ever-changing restrictions and the logistics challenges were difficult. We have equipment that was meant to arrive in August that is still not here. We have workers that would repeatedly cancel on us because of the COVID-associated labour crunch. To make [...]
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SMART Goals: Why you should care about goal setting in your recovery

Why do we set goals? As boring as it sounds, having goals gives us motivation and a vision to work towards. It helps us to organise our time and resources, which decreases the chances of us feeling demoralised and unmotivated, allowing us to feel a boost in self-confidence. What are SMART goals? For best recovery [...]
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Seven creative core exercises to keep your spine healthy everyday

I am not a big advocate of "core" exercises because there's a huge obsession with it. A lot of lower back pain patients think that having a good core equals their pain will go away. We already know that this is not true. Many people who obsess over their core do actually experience back aches [...]
mental health and financial fitness
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What? Mental Health and Financial Fitness Are Intertwined?

World Mental Health Day has come and gone, and yet it would seem our lives have remained largely unchanged. The unfortunate truth is that we are often caught up with our own hustle and bustle that we forget to take a pause for our own mental well-being. An interesting commentary by Bryce Johns, Global CEO [...]
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Five Things to Know Before Joining a CrossFit Box

So, you've finally worked up the courage to sign up for CrossFit in Singapore. Yay, congratulations! CrossFit may seem intimidating to many. But trust me, be ready for some real intense fun, unlike anything else you’ve tried. If it’s your first time heading to a CrossFit box, here are some things you need to know. [...]
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6 reasons why you should add kettlebell exercises to your new home gym

Having a few basic key gym equipment at home can be key to getting into a consistent workout routine. From dumbbells to a full olympic lifting setup, the options available to you can be a little overwhelming. Kettlebells are one out of countless gym equipment that provides both versatility and convenience. Tons of exercises can [...]