How Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you have a more restful nights’ sleep Do you lay awake in bed at night unable to switch off your mind to get to sleep? Or maybe you can get to sleep but wake up multiple times throughout the night? Regardless of your circumstances, we have all been the […]
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It’s not the destination, it’s the journey
I can’t believe it’s February already! Hopefully you have utilised the amazing Health Space Christmas / New Years vouchers in January and are well on the way to achieving your health goals for 2019. If not, then there is still time. The more effort you put into planning your year and thinking about what you […]
Importance Of Sleep
Everyone knows sleep is important and that you need roughly 7-8hours for a good night sleep. It is gateway for recovery and resetting your body to function properly for the next day. Not enough sleep you feel tired and groggy, but why? A recent study published in October 2013 found out that on a molecular […]
Disc Degeneration/ Spondylosis
Degeneration, osteoarthritis, spondylosis, whatever you want to call it is an inevitable condition that is wear and tear of the spine and its discs. It typically occurs in the later stages of life as we have put ourselves through tremendous amounts of forces and stresses over the many years. However in this day and age, […]
Needling away sports injuries
Needling away sports injuries Did you know that it is estimated that 5.2 million Australians injure themselves in a sporting incident each year? (Medibank Private 2006). If you have heard this statistic, you might be one of the many Australians who have a sports injury to their name. But if you, or anyone you know, […]
Acupuncture & Pain: Eastern Medicine meets Western Research.
Acupuncture & Pain: Eastern Medicine meets Western Research. Although acupuncture has been used for a long time as a way to regulate the system, it’s only in recent years its regained momentum in its use. Our understanding from a Western perspective is growing on how this form of medicine, that’s been developed over the past […]
Say goodbye to pain in the Chinese New Year!
Say goodbye to pain in the Chinese New Year! Tuesday 5th February marks the Chinese New Year, and we enter the year of the pig! As we welcome in Chinese New Year, it is time to reflect on the great history of Chinese Medicine. In the early days of Chinese Medicine, thousands of years ago, […]
Importance Of Spinal Alignment & Stability
Why is the spine so important? Your spine is the central pillar of your body and has two main functions. It keeps you upright and protects the part of the Central nervous system (CNS) called the spinal cord that is essentially the master control system of the body. Not only does the CNS control movement, […]
The Best Mechanics To A Squat
1. Organize & stabilize spine: keep spine in a neutral position, no local flexion or extension faults, whilst keeping the core switched on 2. Create torque in your primary engines: The primary engines being your shoulders and hips. When adding torque you want to have external rotation within the socket to “tighten” the joint and […]
Lumbar Instability
Poor posture and abnormal movement patterns are associated with lower back pain. Poor function of the lumbar spine at a segmental level is split into two categories, spasticity and instability, ie tight or unstable. Instability is defined as “ abnormal response to applied loads and is characterized by movement of spinal segments beyond their normal […]
Runners Knee/ Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome
Runners knee is a common knee condition and generally occurs progressively as pain around the front of the knee, usually not relating to trauma and can be exacerbated by physical activity such as running, squatting, going up/down stairs. Several causes of Runners knee can include changes in patella-femoral morphology, incorrect lower limb movement patterns in […]
Cervical Radiculopathy
Tingling, numbness or pains down the arm? A space-occupying lesion in the form of a disc bulge, spondylosis or degeneration commonly causes cervical radiculopathy. Irritation to the nerve root often results in radicular symptoms ie pain, numbness, weakness, tingling feelings down the shoulder and arm. Although degenerative changes are unfixable, the process can be slowed […]
Frozen Shoulder
Having unexplained shoulder pain and stiffness? Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a common condition of the shoulder categorized by spontaneous gradual shoulder pain that leads to increased stiffness and loss of motion. The whole condition usually takes up to 18-24 months, whereby there are 3 stages: Acute freezing stage: High levels of discomfort and […]
4 Ways To Manage Stress
Back to work stress? After taking sometime off over the New Year period it is not unusual to experience a certain degree of stress going back to work. Overtime this anxiety can build up and start to affect our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing leading to more serious repercussions on our health. Acupuncture and Chinese […]
Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions
Many people start the new year with at least one thing: a new years resolution. Some have lofty goals to challenge themselves and accomplish more, whereas others are merely trying to enhance the life they already have. One thing is for sure: sticking to a new years resolution is difficult! You might read many strategies […]
Looking at your ‘why’ for new years resolutions
With the beginning of each New Year comes a flurry of new years resolutions. It seems like a good a time as any to think about change and transitioning from one year to the next, and with the New Year there may be extra significance, buoyancy and hope than at other times of the year. […]
The follow through formula: a 5-step plan to finally reaching your goals
You know how it goes. You started the year strong with good intentions, bright new year’s resolutions and a plan for your health, self-development and positive thinking. Pretty soon you are running into all kind of bumps in the road and screaming ‘I haven’t got any time’ cuts you down to barely making a gym […]
Here’s to a better 2019 – fewer things, more adventure
Happy new year! January is often seen as an exciting time. New beginnings, fresh start, clearer head space, a time to set new goals and the energy and excitement of what lies ahead. It’s also a time many people choose to do a detox or participate in dry January (no alcohol) as a way to […]
10 reasons lemon in water should be your New Year’s resolution
Lemon in water has been a ritual of mine for over 10 years and I swear by it. Lemon can be drunk in diluted water of any temperature, although I prefer lukewarm in the morning to avoid putting any strain on my digestive system and it feels soothing like a tea. Try drinking lemon in […]
New Year, New Strategy
It’s that time of year again. The post-Christmas / New Year’s blues have truly set in, your email inbox is overflowing, the work is stacking up and to make things worse you’ve made a new year’s resolution to lose weight and get fit which is making you feel constantly hungry. It’s no surprise then that […]
