Injuries are a common but unfortunate part of sports and exercise participation. The nature and severity of an injury will dictate the recovery and rehabilitation time, and protocols followed. Muscle mass, strength and function are lost quickly when injuries result in reduced movement or immobilisation, and this can also lead to unwanted weight gain. While […]
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Why Are My Muscles Tight?
Have you ever wondered why your muscles can get so tight? Chiropractor Zltako Jovanov shares about the cause in this informative blog post. Did you know that it’s your brain that determines how tight your muscles are? Before we move, the brain has to send a sequence of electrical messages to various muscle groups, known […]
Are Your Upper Traps Really Tight?
Neck pain due to upper trap “tightness” is a common condition we see at Health Space clinics. As a physio, I have seen many patients come in saying they have tight upper traps or feel like they hold their tension in their traps which makes them feel tight. However, this may not actually be true. […]
