With more and more people sitting down for a living, postural issues are becoming increasingly common. I often hear people say “It hurts when I sit with good posture”, or “I feel as though my muscles get tired sitting with good posture”. If this is you then your first thought should be “I need to […]
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Easy Healthy Muesli Cookies
These healthy cookies are easy and quick to make and versatile as you can swap ingredients in and out to suit intolerances or taste preferences. They are dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, and can be gluten free if you swap oats for a gluten free alternative. These cookies are adapted slightly from a […]
Your guide to better sleep
Do you sleep well? If you don’t, you are not alone. Sleep problems are common and may have a negative impact on overall health. So if you aren’t getting the recommended 7-9 hours per night, you may be undoing the good results achieved through eating well or exercising. The importance of sleep is always addressed […]
Squatting Is Bad for Your Knees…What The Function?
Once upon a time, and not that long ago, if you went to your doctor with back pain you were told to rest. The best practice was to take some painkillers and stay in bed. Fast forward to today and we know that this is not the best and if anything can make your pain […]
How To Improve Your Digestion
How to improve your digestion- some simple ways to increase stomach acid and enzymes Ingest Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Start to balance the pH in your stomach with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice right before your meals. One tablespoon of ACV or lemon juice in a small amount of warm water. Apple cider vinegar is […]
Cauliflower And Leek Soup
A gluten/dairy free Cauliflower And Leek Soup, perfect for cold days and easy to prepare. Ingredients: I head of cauliflower 1 large or 2 small leeks sliced 2 cloves of garlic 2 TBS of extra virgin olive oil Pinch of Himalayan salt and black pepper 1 litre of home-made or organic vegetable stock (e.g. Massel) […]
Supporting Immunity – staying healthy this winter.
Many different types of viruses are circulating this winter. These viruses can cause respiratory illnesses with cold or flu-like symptoms. The list includes Covid, Influenza virus, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), parainfluenza virus (which cause common respiratory illnesses such as colds, croup, bronchiolitis, bronchitis & pneumonia), rhinovirus and adenovirus. Symptoms of infection can include fever, cough, […]
Headaches
Headaches come in various types, each with distinct characteristics and causes. Tension headaches are the most common, characterized by a dull, constant pain around the head. Migraines involve intense, throbbing pain often accompanied by sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and visual disturbances. Cluster headaches are severe and occur in clusters, causing intense pain around […]
Shoulder Pain & Crossfit – Why is it common?
Shoulder pain is one of, if not the most common complaint a Crossfit athlete will present to the clinic with. Working as a Physiotherapist and training in a Crossfit gym, I have witnessed first-hand how shoulder pain can severely impact training and life outside of the gym as well. To understand why shoulder pain is […]
Physiotherapy for Lower Back Pain: A Comprehensive Guide
The back is a complex network of muscles, including the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and erector spinae. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting and stabilizing the spine and upper body. Weakness in any of these muscles can contribute to poor posture, chronic back pain, and injuries. Lower back pain is the most common […]
Asian Style Mince
A family favourite, this easy recipe uses readily available ingredients. The cooked mince can be used in various ways & beef mince can be substituted by chicken or pork. Prep time is about 10 minutes & cooking takes about 10-15 minutes. 500 gm extra lean beef mince 2 cloves garlic minced. ½ […]
Herbal Medicines in Sports Injuries
Sports injuries refers to those injuries occurring most often during training, exercising, or playing sport. They can include abrasions and superficial wounds, and injuries that affect the musculoskeletal system, which comprises a network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and other tissues that enable movement and provide joint stability. Soft tissue injuries, involving muscles, tendons, and […]
Staying strong in the winter months
We are exposed to pathogens every day. We inhale, swallow or touch them and your body’s response can depend upon the strength of your immune system. Not everyone who is exposed to germs will develop a disease or become sick, and how sick you may become will depend on how strong a defense your body […]
Are you suffering from cervicogenic headaches!
If you’re prone to carrying tension in the shoulders and neck due to stress, spending long hours sitting at a desk, or engaging in repetitive activity, you may be at risk of developing cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches originate from structures in the cervical spine such as intervertebral discs, facet joints, muscles, and nerve roots. Depending […]
Simple winter soup for the immune system
Winter is all about nourishing your body and boosting your immune system to combat these colder months. Try this immune-boosting soup once a week to keep colds and flus at bay. If you start to feel a little under the weather it’s time to cook this magical soup up and nourish your body and boost […]
Headaches, migraines & Acupuncture
DID YOU KNOW? Regardless of the type of headache or migraine experienced, they all have a neuromuscular trigger as a common component. Acupuncture treatment deactivates reactive trigger points and muscle tension whilst regulating the nervous system by interrupting the trigger and cascade of symptoms that follows in the initial phase. Follow-up sessions with extended intervals […]
Posture headaches & chiropractic care
Is the daily grind giving you headaches? Using your phone or sitting looking at a computer screen for long periods of time? Upper back and neck tension is a major contributing factor to headaches, largely due to the prolonged posture people endure at work. The optimal posture has you sitting upright, shoulders down, back and […]
Oncology Acupuncture with Josephine Zhuo
In 2020, an estimated 149,000 new cases of cancer were diagnosed in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2020). The most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia are prostate, breast, colorectal, melanoma, and lung cancer. In Australia, it is estimated that around 17% to 87% of cancer patients have used one form of complementary therapy […]
Stiff necks can be such a pain
Studies indicate that on average 10-20% of Australians will experience neck pain at some point throughout the year. Sources of pain can come from different parts of the body, pain can be generated from muscles, nerves, joints and non mechanical (i.e from organs and other health issues). Most neck pain will come from mechanical origin, […]
You gotta move!
It‘s crazy to think that doctors once used to prescribe cigarette smoking to help with respiratory problems. Some doctors believed illness came from dust, germs and lack of menthol and that cigarettes were the cure! Nowadays, we look at that advice and laugh. A sad, ironic laugh admittedly, but a laugh nonetheless! It’s hard to […]
