Tingling – Oakleigh Osteopath explains why we feel numbness and tingling
Ever knocked your funny bone and the pain in your elbow is accompanied by some internal frustration and tingling down to your pinky finger? Or you found yourself sitting on the floor for the first time since probably primary school and,
Dynamic Stretching
Dynamic Stretching vs Static Stretching?? We have done a few blog posts on different types of stretches. This blog will explain the difference between static and dynamic stretching and the most appropriate time to do them. With any movement based activities it is always
Breathing
Breathing and the Diaphragm Do you love breathing? Not a lot of people think about it, but it’s essential for living. In the constant exercise of inhalation and exhalation, working 24 hours every day is your diaphragm: your new best friend. In
The Plank – What is it and how do you do it correctly?
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
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