Why you should activate your glutes
Why you should activate your glutes Glutes – the powerhouse of your body It may not feel like it for some, but the gluteus max (AKA the bottom) is the biggest and one of the most powerful muscles in the body. The glutes are responsible for keeping our torso erect, and...
Changes to Pilates in April 2019
Changes to Pilates in April 2019 How the changes to private health insurance may affect you As you may be aware, the Australian Government have made some changes to the structure of private health insurance, which will come into play in April this year. In short, many...
Lower back pain? Answer: Cupping!
Lower back pain? Answer: Cupping! Cupping can assist lower back pain Cupping is the process of using a vacuum-like device to draw up the muscle and connective tissue into a cup. This has all of the same benefits of massage, except it is a negative pressure, rather...
V-Scaps for your shoulder blades!
Do you suffer from a stiff neck or upper back? No time to exercise? Well, Cat, our Senior Myotherapist shows how even the busiest people can help improve their shoulder blade control and reduce their pain with this super simple exercise. V-Scaps: Bring the lower tip...
Have I slipped a disc?
Have I slipped a disc? Have I just slipped a disc? Oh no! Fear not! It isn’t the end of the world. Throughout our lives, we put our spine under pressure with everyday occurrences like household chores, sport, work, weight gain and direct trauma. This can cause the...
Sick of cramping calves?
Sick of cramping calves? How to build up your calf strength Have you ever wondered about our calf muscles, and what makes some people so susceptible to cramps and others not? Well, we all know our calf muscles are super important for our running speed. Plus, here’s a...
It’s normal to be scared of surgery
It’s normal to be scared of surgery Fear and orthopaedic surgery Fear. It’s a strong word. Orthopaedic surgery. It’s a big deal. Together they can be a vicious bundle, but one I have seen again and again. When we think of surgery, it’s hard not to think about the...
The BEST exercise to improve your running
The BEST exercise to improve your running How to perform a Box Jump And how can this help your running? Running can be explained as simply one hop after another, where the calf and the Achilles activate together to create a spring, making us to move forward in a...
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