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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Evidence-Based Neck Pain Treatment in Singapore: From Relief to Resilience

💡 At a Glance: Neck Pain Recovery in Singapore The Problem: 73% of Singapore office workers suffer from musculoskeletal pain, often trapped in a cycle of temporary relief from "adjustments." The Reality: "Tech Neck" isn't a posture problem, it’s a lack of muscular capacity problem. The Square One Approach: We use Clinical Pilates and Strength [...]
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Why Square One moved to a Home-Based Business

For nearly a decade, Square One Active Recovery has been a disruptor in Singapore's chiropractic scene. We have consistently challenged the status quo. From swapping the standard "crack and pop" chiropractic model for an evidence-based, exercise-only approach to starting our own functional training gym. Today, we are going to discuss the move to a home-based [...]
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The Truth About Chiropractic Adjustments: 2026 Update

💡 At a Glance: The Truth About Chiropractic Adjustments The Reality Check: Latest research from 2026 shows that spinal adjustments alone are often no more effective than a placebo for chronic pain, especially in older adults. The "Alignment" Myth: Contrary to popular marketing, adjustments do not "realign" your spine or move bones back into place. [...]
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Shoulder or back pain not Improving? You might be overdosing your exercises

Most people don't seem to have a working understanding of exercise dosage, especially when it comes to pain management. If you want to take medications for your pain, you probably would choose between ibuprofen or panadol but not take both at the same time. You understand that dosage matters with medication. But such prudence is [...]
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Five Reasons Jesse Cai May NOT Be Singapore’s Best Chiropractor

We think Square One Chiropractic is the best chiropractor in Singapore. But that doesn’t mean we will suit you.

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What made me decide to start offering “clinical pilates” in Singapore

I am all about using exercise for pain management. Since 2018, which is the year I started my practice, I decided to go full on exercise-only mode. No chiropractic adjustments, no dry needling, no massage. Essentially, none of those "feel good" therapy. Exercise wise, I covered pretty much most of the accessible ones in my [...]
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Yoga won’t make you stronger, and you shouldn’t be surprised by it

I don't claim to know or practise yoga. Yoga is one of the things that is fairly foreign to me and I don't see any value in trying anytime soon. That is not to say that yoga has no benefits to everyone, but more of that what yoga can deliver is not something I am [...]
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Best Chiropractor in Singapore: 2026 Guide to Choosing the Right Care

Finding the best chiropractor in Singapore isn’t just about scrolling through Google reviews or picking the clinic closest to your MRT station. With over 100 chiropractic clinics across the island, from the Raffles Place CBD to Jurong and Punggol, the “best” choice depends entirely on your health goals. Are you seeking temporary relief through quick […]

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Handstands: What you do (or don’t do) today will inevitable predict your future

We are all familiar with reaping what we sow. As a somewhat meritocratic society, we are very aware that our actions, or inaction, will determine our future. This is largely true also in exercise. People who are physically active have less health issues in the future and also reduced risk of premature death. On the [...]
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GLP-1 for weight loss: FDA approves Eli Lilly’s Foundayo

Big news just dropped in the weight loss world. Just last week, the FDA approved Eli Lilly's Foundayo. It is the world's first oral GLP-1 pill that you can take any time of day without food or water restrictions. This is a huge contrast to ozempic, which is the injectable GLP-1 used to treat diabetes [...]
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The average IRONMAN finisher earns US$247,000 per year

Did you know that the average IRONMAN finisher earns US$247,000 (~S$335,000) per year? That's more than five times the median income in Singapore (~S$60,000)! The online debate is if Ironman is a rich man sports aka you need to be rich to participate in the sport or if the traits that allow for an individual [...]
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Why the cadillac may be better than reformer for neck and shoulder pain

When we talk about pilates, the reformer comes to most people's mind. Indeed, most studios offer reformer group classes and even pilates-inspired methods like Strong Pilates or Lagree used equipment that very much resemble a reformer. While the reformer is popular, pilates is more than that. To a very large extent, pilates is more a [...]