Bewell Journal

Spinal Health, Explained Simply.

Clinical insights from Bewell's Gonstead team — on conditions, technique, and living well with a healthy spine.

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What Does a Chiropractic X-Ray Actually Show?

When patients ask what we're looking for in an X-ray, the honest answer surprises them — it's a lot more than just 'broken bones'.

DC. Michiko Liew

22 June 2026 · 8 min read

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Sports & Active5 min read

Why Your Lower Back Hurts After Badminton

Badminton is the unofficial national sport — and the smashes that win matches are the same ones that wreck lower backs. Here's why, and what to do.

DC. Michiko Liew

13 July 2026

Lifestyle5 min read

Tech Neck: How Phone Scrolling Reshapes Your Spine

Looking down at your phone for hours adds the equivalent of a small child's weight to your neck. Here's what's actually happening — and what to do about it.

DC. Michiko Liew

6 July 2026

Education8 min read

The Nervoscope: How a 1923 Instrument Still Earns Its Place

The Nervoscope looks like something from another era — because it is. Dr Gonstead invented it in the 1920s. We still use it daily, and here's why.

DC. Michiko Liew

29 June 2026

Sports & Active5 min read

Knee Cracking When You Squat — Should You Worry?

That cracking or popping sound when you squat — in most cases it's harmless. In a small number it's an early warning. Here's how to tell which.

DC. Michiko Liew

15 June 2026

Pregnancy5 min read

Lower Back Pain in the Third Trimester — What Actually Helps

Up to 70% of pregnant women experience lower back pain, most acutely in the third trimester. Common doesn't mean unavoidable.

DC. Michiko Liew

8 June 2026

Paediatric5 min read

Is Your Child's Schoolbag Too Heavy? A 10-Second Test

There's a simple rule — a child's schoolbag should weigh no more than 10% of their body weight. The Malaysian average exceeds that by a wide margin.

DC. Michiko Liew

1 June 2026

Lifestyle5 min read

Why Your Back Hurts After Working From Home All Day

WFH was supposed to make life easier — but back pain among Malaysia's office workers has only gotten worse. Here's why, and what actually helps.

DC. Michiko Liew

25 May 2026

Education5 min read

What Is the Gonstead Method — and Why Does It Work Better?

Most chiropractors adjust by feel. Gonstead practitioners adjust by evidence. Here's the five-point assessment system that sets our approach apart.

DC. Michiko Liew

2 April 2025

Conditions4 min read

Slipped Disc vs Bulging Disc: What's the Actual Difference?

These two terms are used interchangeably — but they describe very different conditions with different treatment approaches.

DC. Michiko Liew

18 March 2025

Paediatric3 min read

Is Chiropractic Safe for Children? A Paediatric Perspective

School bags, screen time, sports falls — children's spines take a beating. Here's what parents need to know before booking.

DC. Michiko Liew

5 March 2025

Lifestyle6 min read

The Office Worker's Guide to Fixing Forward Head Posture

For every 2.5cm your head juts forward, your spine bears an extra 4–5kg of load. Eight hours a day, five days a week — the damage adds up.

DC. Michiko Liew

20 February 2025

Conditions5 min read

Sciatica in Malaysia: Why It's Becoming More Common — and What to Do

Sciatica is shooting pain from your lower back down your leg. It's not a diagnosis — it's a symptom. The cause determines the cure.

DC. Michiko Liew

3 February 2025

Conditions4 min read

Scoliosis in Teenagers: Why Early Detection Changes Everything

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis progresses fastest during growth spurts. A 10-second observation at school can save years of treatment.

DC. Michiko Liew

15 January 2025

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