Health Matters
One of the most often run examinations for back pain is a radiological scan – an X-ray, CT scan or MRI. All these scans are excellent in certain circumstances, and they can add valuable information to a clinical picture. I see patients scans and the accompanying reports almost every day. Scans reveal many things, such […]
Bound for Glory
Jordan Springs Netball Club players are ready and waiting to take the court for the upcoming 2024 Penrith District Netball Association (PDNA) Competition. The new netball season begins on Saturday 4th May 2024, with games being played at Jamison Park in Penrith and concludes on Saturday 21st September 2024. This year will see 22 […]
Parents Corner
The Burning Cost Of Living In Western Sydney, the cost-of-living crisis is all too real. Families are increasingly reaching out to services for support. So here are some ways can you get support and some saving tips. School Fees Across public and private schools, parents are being asked to contribute more money. But what happens […]
Paws A While
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital would like to introduce the newest additions to our team. Dr Mustafa Jabbar Veterinarian (BMedSc, DVM) Mustafa is a passionate veterinarian who recently graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. His journey in the field of medicine began in human medicine, but his unwavering love and […]
Health Matters
Most people have lower back pain at some point. Often it disappears after mild anti-inflammatory medication, a little rest, or light massage. But sometimes pain remains. This longer lasting back pain might simply be annoying, a bit better when you warm-up but always there in the background. At worst it can be a constant debilitating […]
New Public High School to be Built in the Heart of Rapidly Growing Jordan Springs
Last month, on Friday 9th February, the Hon. Prue Car MP alongside the Principal of Jordan Springs Public School, Mrs Kylie Walker, announced the site of Jordan Springs High School. The new school will be in the heart of Jordan Springs, located on the corner of Armoury Road and Infantry Street. The high school will […]
Paws A While
Our homes are enriched by the comforting presence of our furry companions, who, over the years, have given us a profound gift – a lifetime of unwavering love. As our pets gracefully transition into their golden years, it’s our opportunity to repay their loyalty with the care and consideration that they deserve. The first step […]
Parents Corner
As children start a new school year it can be challenging after such a long holiday, for both carers and children, to get back into the school routine. We have some suggestions here for you about the hard part – setting up a good study routine. Sleep All children need good quality sleep to function […]
Health Matters
Unlike functional scoliosis, structural scoliosis is not a simple lateral curve of the spine. It involves a more complex three-dimensional deformity of vertebrae. Thus, the side to side curvature we see is normally a product of two abnormalities. Increased lordosis (like the bend in your lower back) Abnormal rotation of individual vertebrae with respect to […]
Indi’s Cool for School
Thousands of parents across the Penrith District, New South Wales and Australia are preparing for their children to start or return to school. Statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) estimates that 4,042,512 students were enrolled in 9,614 schools in Australia in 2023. The preparation is tedious, starting straight after Christmas for most families. […]