Coughs and Colds
Foam Rolling the Respiratory Muscles when recovering from Coughs and Colds Winter is now in full swing in Melbourne, with the winter season also comes coughs and colds. Excessive coughing can lead to tightness in and sometimes injury to a group
Dr. Jacqueline Roy
Introducing our newest team member, Osteopath Dr. Jacqueline Roy Dr. Jacqueline Roy graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy). She is passionate about educating patients and integrating self-care into her management
Kinesiology Tape
What is Kinesiology Tape? Kinesiology Tape is the stretchy tape that became quite popular in the 2008 Beijing Olympics when the USA women’s volleyball team wore it during the games. It was originally invented in the 1970s by Dr. Kenzo Kase
Insomnia
MANAGING INSOMNIA?? Sleep problems and insomnia. It is probably safe to say that most people have or will suffer from sleep trouble at some point in their lives. Research has shown that between 35-45% of adults in Australia either sleep poorly
The Plank
What is the Plank? The Plank is a great core exercise that can progress from beginners through to experts. Your 'core' is not just about aiming for the six-pack, it’s everything from your Transverse Abdominals, Diaphragm, Pelvic Floor and Multifidus (stabilising
Neck Stretches
More Shoulder and Neck Stretches! Winter has arrived. With this cooler weather we are already seeing a lot more patients at the clinic with neck and shoulder stiffness. Hunching up the shoulders is a natural response to bracing yourself for cold
Thoracic Towel Stretch
Thoracic Towel Stretch Following on from our blog on the Thoracic Spine, here is a great stretch that everyone from desk workers to gym goers to mechanics should be doing - the Thoracic Towel Stretch! Mobility and flexibility through the spine is
Seasonal Eating
WHAT IS SEASONAL EATING? We are heading towards the end of May and soon gearing into winter. Gone are Summer stone-fruits, decadent figs and delicious melons that can make our hearts and bellies sing with happiness! Some would argue that Seasonal Eating
Calf Strains
Following on from our Blog about stretching out the calf, lets learn about a common injury to the calf, the Calf Strain! The calf muscle is the muscle in the back of your lower leg and consists of a group of
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