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 »
In the past we’ve visited the importance of looking after your glutes in relation to lower-back stability. We’ve also shown you exercises that assist with releasing the glutes and also how to strengthen them. This week, we’re moving onto the next stage and looking at how triggering and maintaining your quadriceps can also assist with yourContinue Reading »
Previously, we’ve explored stretching your hip flexor and quad for loosening off your hip joint. Today I’ll be showing you how to articulate and mobilise the hip joint itself so you’ll greatly improve range of motion through the hip. It’s really beneficial for people who are seated at a desk for majority of the day orContinue Reading »
The basics of restrengthening usually involve squats and heavier compound exercises. It’s important not to overlook switching on and coordinating the same muscles too. It’s about getting them to fire with the hamstrings at the same time. This week, I’ll take you through a great exercise that will allow you to train your glutes and hamstringsContinue Reading »
