Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome A quick introduction on the Patella Commonly called the “knee cap” its function is to create a more efficient pully system when straightening your lower leg; this is known as knee extension. An example of knee extension is the forward movement of your lower leg when kicking a soccer ball. The patella tracks in a […] Read more
What the Squat Hands up who dreads having to do squats? Do you feel unstable? Do you feel like you can’t go as deep or as far as someone else in the room? Squats are an incredibly difficult movement so don’t feel too low about it! Attached is a short video where you will come to understand the […] Read more
Are you getting tension headaches? Migraines. Headaches. Stress. Headaches are tricky to figure out because there are different kinds of headaches and multiple variables involved. Nutrition, posture, and hormones can all play a roll for example. Today I’m going to focus on one particular type of headache- tension headache. The most common reason for these headaches are from tight muscles and […] Read more
The Art of Foam Rolling Take home advice is something that I love to give my clients to help ensure they are caring for their bodies and muscles the best they can. One of the most common pieces of advice I often find myself giving is to practice self-myofascial release at home to assist in recovery and restoration of healthy […] Read more
Massage Room Etiquette: Talking During A Massage When I tell people what I do for a living, they often ask me if I prefer my clients to be talking during a massage, or be silent. I will clear this up straight away – if you are getting a massage, that is your time, and if you want to chat or be silent […] Read more
5 simple health resolutions for 2018 Another new year is upon us, which brings with it the opportunity to start a fresh and set some resolutions for the year ahead. Although resolutions are set with the best of intentions, they often drop off the radar by the end of January. Over-enthusiasm is often our downfall when setting resolutions, which leaves us […] Read more
Shin pain? It could be shin splints. If you have pain along the inside of your shin, you might have been told that you have shin splints. Shin Splints has been renamed to Medial Tibial Stress syndrome, as it considered more medically accurate. Medial Tibial Stress syndrome is caused when muscles in the calves pull on the Tibial bone where they attach […] Read more
Three exercises that will solve lower back pain It’s time to put away the Panadol and grab your exercise mat! There are 3 basic movements that you can do at home that will set you up for a pain free lifestyle. “What are the best exercises to perform to prevent low back pain?” This is a question we hear a lot in […] Read more
Natural remedies for a sore throat Winter has made its presence felt, which means the cold and flu season will start to take a hold. Often, we get a few niggling signs of a cold or flu a few days before they really strike. A scratchy, sore throat is usually the first to appear and this is the time to take […] Read more
