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.
If you have ever caught yourself sitting at your desk, aggressively rolling your head in circles to get rid of a stiff neck, you are not alone. It is a common instinct to try and stretch away the discomfort of a long workday. But when it comes to true recovery, is neck circumduction (the full rolling motion of the head) actually helping your neck pain?
So, you’ve been doing Pilates for a while, or maybe your social media feed is flooded with aesthetic home-studio setups. Naturally, the question pops up: “Should I buy a Pilates reformer for my home?”
With many Singaporeans looking to elevate their fitness game from the comfort of their HDBs or condos, buying a reformer seems like the ultimate wellness investment. But before you whip out your credit card and clear out a massive chunk of your living room, let’s look at the hard truths.
Discover the 4 main chiropractic techniques in Singapore: Diversified, Gonstead, CBP, and Upper Cervical. Learn their pros, limitations, and how to find the right root-cause solution for your spinal health.
If you are dealing with persistent knee pain after your usual run or a workout at your local Singapore gym, your first instinct might be to book an appointment with a specialist or demand an MRI scan.
In Singapore, there is a common belief that an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is the ultimate first step to “finding out what’s wrong.” But does a scan actually tell the full story? More importantly, is getting an MRI early on always the right move?
However, the latest medical research has completely flipped the script on how we should treat back pain. A comprehensive clinical practice guideline recently published in the prestigious British Medical Journal (BMJ) has issued strong recommendations AGAINST six common spinal procedures and injections for low back pain and radicular pain (sciatica). If you are currently considering these treatments at a Singapore clinic, here is what the latest research says, and why a rehab- and exercise-based chiropractic approach is the sustainable solution you actually need.
