Knee Pain – What causes it and how Osteopathy, Myotherapy and Massage can help
What causes Knee Pain? With Summer around the corner, everyone from beginners to long distance runners should now be well into their training regime to get their bodies ready for the summer season. If this is you, and you've increased your
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
Fisiocrem
FISIOCREM - Why we love using it! What is it? Fisiocrem solugel is a massage cream that we typically use at the clinic during treatment and often recommend as a form of aftercare. The active ingredients that make up Fisiocrem are all natural plant
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
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
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