Deep Breathing
What is Deep Breathing? Deep breathing is a relaxation technique done through actively taking slow deep breaths to optimise the main muscle of breathing, your DIAPHRAGM.
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Facts about Achilles Tendinopathy
“Ouch! There is a pain at the back of my heel”. The Achilles tendon is known to be the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. Keep reading to find out more about what can cause Achilles pain.
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Hip Bursitis
Have you ever experienced pain at the side of your hip and not been able to pinpoint what it could be? Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of lateral hip pain. It happens when the bursa of the hip becomes inflamed.
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Healthy hips, good life!
With over 15 muscles working together, the hip is one of the most mobile parts of our body. So, one can imagine, that stiffness and pain in the hip may result in an avalanche of problems.
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Tips to improve your shoulder health!
The shoulder is a unique and complex structure, capable of seven movements. An injury to it can often be challenging to riddle because the muscles are so closely related it is difficult to isolate one muscle. Apart from trauma, some of the biggest reasons for pain can be because of overusing the shoulder, or not […]
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A blocked milk duct – What is it and how can we help?
A blocked milk duct is when a milk duct can’t drain properly as a result of a blockage. This can cause a lump in the breast, as well as discomfort in the area. Blocked milk ducts can lead to mastitis, which is an inflammation of breast tissue and requires medical attention. Keep reading to help avoid this and have a happy, healthy breastfeeding journey.
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Stressed and sore? Here’s how we can help!
I carry all my stress in my shoulders’, ‘I have had a headache for the past week – yes, work has been stressful’, ‘I have a stressful deadline coming up, and my lower back has been killing me!’
These are some examples of phrases we often hear in our rooms, and we know these people are not alone. Stress can be a huge cause of muscle and joint pain, especially in the neck, upper and lower back. Since July is mental health awareness month, I thought we could explore how stress can cause muscle pain, and why a visit to your physiotherapist and biokineticist could help you.
Ergonomics: Because Prevention is better than cure
Lock down has forced many of us to adapt and work from home. However, this has come with its own challenges. As a result we are seeing more and more people struggling with pain from inadequate work environments and spaces. This is why we think it’s important that everybody get educated on ergonomics.
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Getting back to sport safely
With things slowly returning back to normal and people becoming more physically active again, we are noticing a trend in sports related injuries from too much too soon. Here are a few tips on how to prevent this from happening to you.
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The Ups and Downs of different sleeping positions
The best sleeping position isn’t a one-size fits all solution. Everyone is different and therefore has different preferences and needs. Keep reading to find out more!
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