Thoracic Spine
Your spine is made up of three areas, Cervical (neck), Thoracic (mid-upper back) and Lumbar (low back). But today we are talking specifically about the Thoracic Spine! Your thoracic spine is the largest section of vertebrae, consisting of 12 segments. It
Foam Rolling for the Rotator Cuff
Foam Rolling Series for the Rotator Cuff Muscles Our previous Foam Rolling Blogs have focused on the muscles in the legs, this week’s post will teach you how to safely and effectively release the muscles around the back of the shoulder
Hamstring Strain
With the Commonwealth Games having just finished up in the Gold Coast, a lot of us have watched the athletics track teams and witnessed the hamstring strains that occurred. This blog will give you some more information about the hamstring
Magnesium
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAGNESIUM Magnesium (Mg) is a mineral that is involved in the workings of the body day to day, hour to hour. In fact, it plays a role in activating a total of over 300 biochemical processes. From your nervous
What is Myotherapy? What is the difference between Remedial Massage?
Our Remedial Massage Therapist, Alana, recently completed her Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy and will now be offering both Remedial Massage and Myotherapy treatments. She regularly gets asked 'what is myotherapy?' and 'what is the difference between Remedial Massage?', so we
Easter Holiday Hours
Just a quick note to remind everyone that the clinic will be closing for the Easter long weekend from Good Friday until Easter Monday. 30th of March to 2nd of April Get organised early and make your pre-Easter appointment now! We hope you have
Foam Rolling Quads!
Part 5 -Foam Rolling Quads! This edition of the Foam Rolling Series, Foam Rolling Quads is for all our active patients out there, including our walkers, runners and gardeners! We hope you’re all enjoying the last of the summer sunshine. Well done
Ankle Sprain
With the winter sport season approaching, a common injury that can occur is the Ankle Sprain. Ankle sprains are also known as an inversion sprain, rolled ankle or twisting the ankle. Ankle Sprain - What is it? It is an “over-stretching” of
Super Foods
Super Foods - What is all the fuss about? Have you ever wondered if you are getting enough of your daily nutrient requirements in what you eat? It is common in the average diet to be low in required nutrients such as
Hip Flexor
Following on from last week's Blog on calf stretches, has anyone ever asked you to stretch out your hip flexor? It is a very commonly tight area of the body, especially for those that sit all day, which can cause