The gluteal muscles are the power house of the human body. The muscle group is comprised of the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus, controlling many of the major movements of the hip. Each muscle has a vital function: Hip Extension: Vital for gait (walking) Pelvic stability Controlled movement of the hip Power for propulsion Stability […]
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Run Forest Run..
For runners, Chiropractic is useful in injury prevention as it emphasises the necessity for proper alignment of the spine and pelvis. Misalignment of the spine can cause unnecessary tension on any individual body part or plane. For example, you are not able to minimise a chronic ITB problem without making sure the pelvis is in […]
Workplace Injury and Prevention
When we think of injuries, we tend to imagine broken bones, big open wounds and all sorts of nasty gore. The reality is that a lot of injuries do not happen in a single incident like a car crash or football tackle. Whilst many injuries do happen due to trauma, a large proportion occur as […]
I’m Pregnant, Now What?
Congratulations! You’re growing a little person! A mini-me or mini-him or possibly mini-both! It’s a crazy wild ride and no one knows quite what to expect, but one thing is for sure, pregnancy can bring with it many different emotions including joy, shock, gratitude, relief, overwhelm or a mash-up of all these. No matter what […]
How to approach training post COVID-19
As NSW begins to ease on restrictions, it can be fair to say that a lot of us are very eager to get out there and do more! Honestly, I can’t blame you. This pandemic was a massive curveball and has caused many unfortunate problems along the way. Since having entered this lockdown, as a […]
Don’t try to eliminate stress, do this instead.
Attempting to eliminate stress from your life is as pointless as trying to be happy all the time. The penny dropped for me when I understood that stress is not “evil” but a natural body reaction that kicks in when we’re faced with a perceived threat. A kind of built-in protection mechanism if you like. […]
