We often hear people saying they have a ‘knot’ in their muscle, but what is a “knot” exactly? How do we get them and how do we get rid of them? Muscle “knots” are hard, sensitive areas of muscles that tighten and contract. They’re technical term...
Have you ever wondered if you're prone to develop Osteoarthritis (OA)? As with most things, prevention is easier than the cure so it is in your best interest to know which factors can increase your chances of developing OA, and more importantly, which of these you...
Have you ever wondered if you should see a Remedial Massage therapist or a Myotherapist to help your condition? You may not have even heard of Myotherapy before! Well let's compare the two...
Massage is great at any time of year; however, it can be extremely beneficial during the colder months. Here are 7 reasons why you should book in a regular massage: 1. Boost Your Immune System with Massage Massage increases lymph flow which fights off infections and bacteria,...
Staying healthy and active requires a variety of "movement experiences". We all know that it's important to perform exercises that increase your heart rate and build muscle but did you know Yoga is also an important element of your weekly health regime? Reduce Your...
How's your shoulder feeling? Are you experiencing pain when attempting to reach or lift? Do you get shoulder pain when… Reaching overhead? Sleeping on your side? Lifting the grocery bags onto the kitchen bench? By far the most common shoulder problem that we see in the clinic is...
Are you experiencing pain in your lower back region? Common complaints from our patients are: “It hurts to put on my pants/socks/shoes” “I get sharp pain with bending over/rolling in bed” “I can’t stand up straight after a period of sitting down” “I have pain extending down my leg” These...
2.2 million Australians are affected by osteoarthritis. Our health system is spending $2.1 billion per year on the condition, mostly on joint replacement surgery. Have you been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis? What were you told to do about it? Commonly, people with arthritis are advised to...
Have you ever been to see a physiotherapist for pain in one part of your body and when they treated you, they focused on a completely different area? While this can be a strange experience, it can be even more puzzling when the treatment actually...
Bring a friend to a Pilates Class for free, and if they purchase a pack of 10, you get a free class too! ...