What is Myofascial Cupping and why we use it at Holistic Bodyworks?
What is Myofascial Cupping? You may have seen the odd athlete or person walking the streets with dots or round bruises on their shoulders and back, this can be the result from ‘Myofascial Cupping’ or ‘Cupping’. Cupping is an ancient Chinese
Glutes – why are these muscles so important?
You may hear people (including us!) talking about how important it is to have good Glutes strength, but why is it so important? Our Myotherapist Alana thought she would delve into these muscles! What makes up the Glutes? Your Glutes are made
What is Remedial Massage? – Oakleigh Massage therapist Alana delves in deep!
To finalise our 'what is' series, today's blog is all about Remedial Massage! Our experienced therapist Alana Shaw delves a little deeper! What is Remedial Massage? Remedial Massage therapy is exactly that, massage! Its main practice is the kneading or manipulating of
Myofascial Release – What is it and why do Osteopaths use it to release fascia?
You may have heard of a technique called Myofascial Release, a technique used by practitioners at Holistic Bodyworks in South Oakleigh to release fascia. This blog will educate you a bit further about what fascia is and how it is
Pec Stretch – Osteopath Dr. Jacqueline Roy discusses the Pectorals muscles
Getting back into a regular routine after the Summer holidays is always hard, especially sitting at a desk for 8 hours after a period of rest! So we thought we'd do a blog on the pec muscles and and a
Shin Splints Symptoms – Osteopaths can diagnose, treat and rehabilitate
Following on from our blog on Plantar Fasciitis https://www.holisticbodyworks.com.au/2018/09/24/plantar-fasciitis/, another common complaint encountered by runners is Shin Splints! So what is Shin Splints? Shin splints, more formally known as Tibial Stress Syndrome refers to pain felt along the shin bone anywhere between the