Without daily physical activity, our muscles become weak and tight, which can lead to back pain, neck pain and a range of other issues. Our practitioners commonly recommend stretches or strenghthening exercises to complement osteopathic and remedial massage treatment. Stretching has numerous benefits, including aiding in improved mobility and flexibility, managing pain and [...]
Turmeric is a flowering plant that belongs to the ginger family. It is aptly named as ‘the golden spice’, not only for its golden colour, but also in the health benefits it can provide. Turmeric is a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory, and widely touted as a health supplement for these properties. Turmeric as a [...]
Strength and Conditioning – by Dr Catherine Coventry (Osteopath) Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Level 1 Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) course, which has been designed to provide a pathway to becoming an accredited ASCA Strength and Conditioning coach. You might be wondering ‘So what exactly is strength and conditioning [...]
A little chat about our feet... Our feet put up with a lot of stress and strain. They carry us through our everyday life, from working on your feet all day, running around after kids, exercise and day to day chores. We have 4 layers of muscles on the bottom of [...]
