Scoliosis is known as an abnormal sideways curve of the spine. It can cause pressure on the spinal cord, cause gait abnormality and the heart and lungs can be affected which lead to fatigue or breathing difficulties. To this day, bracing and spinal fusions are the go-to treatment for most types of scoliosis however lately […]
Author: Ella Barton
Ella Baton is a Massage Therapist at our Kings Cross and Kingsford Clinics. Ella’s aim is to help individuals holistically, putting YOU in control of your own body through massage therapy, exercise and stretching. Devoted to the idea of helping people and giving the body the relief it deserves, Ella treats all walks of life.
3 Tips To Help Combat DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
Chances are if you have increased your training schedule or even just started to work out after a long period off, DOMS is real. It sucks… a lot! Even getting out of bed the next day can be a real pain, but all this it can be relieved if you take the right steps to […]
What You Don’t Know About The SCM
The SCM is a paired muscle in the upper neck starting from the back of the ear and ends at the collar bone. It helps us flex and rotate our head, and is a visible muscle on the front of the neck. Its anatomical name is a bit of a mouthful … Sternocleidomastoid, “Sterno-” comes […]
Detox with Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Welcome to the body’s most powerful system of detoxification! The lymph system is a big part of our immune system, it’s a network of different organs, nodes, ducts and vessels which help move around a clear fluid which removes bacteria from tissues inside the body. When this system doesn’t function properly, the fluid can build […]
What Is The QL Muscle And How Can Massage Help?
Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries I see as a massage therapist, and a lot of clients don’t know that regular massage can improve pain and stiffness in the lower back. Some causes of lower back pain arise from sitting for too long, poor upper back posture and also weak muscles that […]
Injury Prevention: Hip Issues In Dancers
Dance is a very physically demanding sport; all muscles and joints need to work efficiently to allow the dancer to perform pain and injury free. One area of the body where dancers usually experience injury is the hips, where a generous range of motion is required to create beautiful lines which is a must for […]
