Chest pain can be a frightening and confusing experience, particularly if you’re unsure what the cause is. Chest pain is often caused by muscle strains or other issues involving your musculoskeletal system. However, depending on the severity of your symptoms, knowing when it could indicate something more serious with your cardiovascular system – such asContinue Reading »
Does your shoulder joint feel stiff and immovable like it’s “frozen”? Are the activities that were once effortless for you, such as reaching up to a high cupboard or lifting weights above your head at the gym, now almost impossible due to limited range of motion? If so, you may be suffering from a frozenContinue Reading »
Do you experience shooting and burning pain from your lower back down your leg? If so, you may be experiencing sciatic nerve pain. Pain can be such a pain. Whether it’s a headache, a sore muscle, or a stiff joint, it can be challenging to focus on anything else while you’re experiencing discomfort.Sciatic nerve pain occursContinue Reading »
Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain?Are you tired of feeling constant pain?You’re not alone – shockingly, 1 in 6 Australians suffers from back problems.Multiple factors can contribute to lower back pain, from poor posture to muscle strains and herniated discs. It’s one of the most common reasons why adults seek medical help.But ifContinue Reading »
Are you suffering from joint and muscle pain?Do you find it increasingly difficult to do everyday activities such as walking upstairs or even tying your shoes?You could have arthritis.Arthritis is a common problem that affects millions of people around the globe. It’s a health issue that causes joint inflammation, damage, and pain, especially in olderContinue Reading »
Extremely useful and easy gentle neck mobility exercises to help restore normal neck movement following common complaints like ‘sleeping wrong’ (facet sprains). These exercises are easily performed while sitting at your work desk or even on your couch. Perform approximately 20 reps in each direction shown (or more if you feel it is helping) will assist inContinue Reading »
This exercise is a very simple way to increase your thoracic mobility without requiring any equipment (except a chair/couch!). Sprinkle this in throughout the day if you’re feeling stiff while stuck at your desk.1Line up the back rest to the level JUST BELOW the point you want to mobilise2Place your hands on opposite shoulders3Take yourContinue Reading »
When a lot of lower-back injuries happen, it’s a result of combing bending and twisting at the same time. One of the ways that we can prevent and practice this behaviour is to carry out exercises that combine those movements safely. We have previously visited exercises that individually strengthen the surrounding areas of the hips, lower-back andContinue Reading »
Today we’re talking about why your hip clicks and what you can do to fix it! A lot of patients experience the click when they perform an extension of the leg and flexion of the hip itself. It could be when they’re stretching, running, doing yoga or any form of movement that involves extending the legContinue Reading »
Today we’re exploring how it’s easy to become complacent and slouch forward, greatly decreasing your lung capacity, oxygen intake and your energy levels. During daily activities whether it be sat at your desk, driving or on the couch, most people have a natural tendency to slouch. While it may be the easy option to ignore good posture,Continue Reading »
