Many people suffer from different levels of mental health. As mental health conditions become more common, people are seeking for more treatment options such as massage therapy. Feelings of anxiety…
Why is remedial massage good for Reconstructive surgery? After any surgery the body is exposed to trauma in the joints, muscles, and tissues. Post-operative massage improves the circulation of…
I recently visited PCYC in St Kilda and it was unbelievable. PCYC is a not-for-profit organisation mentoring young people of all ages and backgrounds. PCYC organise surf camps, walking, hiking…
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Some people call it degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees.…
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative progressive disorder. A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. It affects predominately dopamine-producing neurons in a area of the…
The extensor carpi radialis longus is a muscle that helps move the hand. It also facilitates movement at the wrist. It is involved in extending and abducting the hand at…
Golfers concentrate on relaxing the back, hamstrings, hip flexors, shoulders, forearms and wrists to create a bigger shoulder turn, better hip & back flexibility. More powerful torque and a higher…
While playing basket ball, the players have to be always on the alert and move to foil the strategies of the opposition. They have to shoulder the responsibility of offense…
Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs — called bursae, that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed.…
Why are quadriceps called quadriceps? The quadriceps femoris muscle translates to “four-headed muscle” from Latin. It bears this name because it consists of four individual muscles. The quadriceps femoris is…
Massage is often written off as a luxury (mostly because of the damage it can do to your wallet) - but the we know that getting treatments with us can…
Some say no way, we say yes way, but in the right way!!! Although not as luxurious, using a foam roller is considered a form of self-massage and can produce…
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, also known as 'Trigger Point Therapy,' refers to the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrP) or 'trigger points' (TrP) that are found in muscles and fascia. …
We have all been told to ‘’stand up straight’’ or ‘’put those shoulders back’’. Timeless advice that is worth hearing. Some of us take it as criticism where as a…
Our bodies are our most important tool. And for a tradesperson without the ability to climb a ladder, operate machinery or lift heavy objects, their jobs and livelihoods are at…
Repetitive strain injury (RSI), sometimes referred to as repetitive stress injury. It is a gradual build-up of damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive motions. RSIs are common and…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, pain in the hand, wrist and arm relating to the compressed median nerve. The carpal tunnel is…
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It starts as inflammation of the band of tissues (fibrous) and runs across the bottom of your foot's sole near…