Text Neck – What is it and how can the Osteopaths at Holistic Bodyworks help?
At Holistic Bodyworks, a common condition we see is Text Neck, a postural strain of the neck muscles linked to
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
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
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
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
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