Why you should move more! We’ve all been told that exercise is necessary to get fit and be healthy and that 30mins a day is adequate for our health, but of course, some do more, and others do less.But why is it so important for us to get up and moving?
Whether you’ve recently had a baby or you’re expecting your first grandbaby, returning to exercise after having children can be extremely daunting and confusing! When is it safe to start exercising again? What exercises are safe? How much is too much? In this blog Osteopath Dr Catherine Coventry answers these questions and more to help you take the guesswork out of returning to (or starting) your after-baby exercise routine!
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The muscles and tendons of the forearm can become damaged from overuse and repetitive motions, leading to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. As the name suggests, playing tennis or other racquet sports is a common cause of this condition.
Why is the way I breathe so important? The way we breathe can have a major impact on multiple bodily functions. You may not realise that a lot of physical symptoms that we experience everyday can be related to poor breathing patterns. The most common breathing dysfunctions I see in clinical practice are hyperventilation and mouth-breathing, which often occur together.
I have mostly lead a very active life, playing multiple sports during my teens and then playing senior football for 17 years. During this time I would train 2 or 3 times a week and play a game on the weekends. The beauty of playing team sport for such a long period is that there is never a need to find “motivation” to exercise, as I always had other people relying on me to perform and I would never want to let my team down.
Headache disorders are among the most common disorders of the nervous system [1]. As of 2016, it is estimated that half of the adult population have suffered from at least one headache per year, with many people experiencing headaches more frequently. Headaches can be associated with personal and societal burdens of pain, disability, damaged quality [...]
We've all probably suffered with lower back pain at some point in our life. Whether it be minor or major pain it's always frustrating to deal with. Movement can agitate it or make it better, sitting idle can be just as bad and not knowing what to do and what not to do is a slippery slope.
Training for a fun run can mean clocking up lots of kilometres, but this repetitive training is often hard on the body and leads to many runners breaking down before they even reach the start line. With fun run season in full swing on the Bellarine, here are some reasons why you should be strength training to help reduce your risk of injury and improve your running performance.
As we age, our bones gradually lose their density and can become weak, fragile and more likely to fracture. But there are several things you can do to keep your bones healthy and reduce the risk of fractures!
It's All About The Warm Up!! Before Leaving for the Game: Hydration is the Key!! Water regulates your body temperature and lubricates your joints. It helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy. It will make a big difference especially as our days are starting to (slowly) get hotter. As a very [...]
