Last month, our team got the chance to help out at Parkerville Children & Youth Care. Parkerville Children & Youth Care is a well-established organisation with 114 years' experience supporting vulnerable children, young people, adults and their families in Western Australia. Their … [Read more...] about PARKERVILLE VOLUNTEER DAY
STRETCH OF THE MONTH
Air Squats Air squats warm up your lower body nicely. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and arms at your side. Slowly lower your glutes (buttocks) toward the ground as you lift your arms in front of you to shoulder level, aim to keep your knees in line with your feet. As you … [Read more...] about STRETCH OF THE MONTH
FIGHT YOUR PILLOW
Towards Wellness How's your pillow treating you? Fold your pillow in half, then let go. If the pillow springs back, it’s in good shape. If it just lays there bent like a soggy potato chip, get rid of it. It’s not worthy of supporting your head and neck adequately while you sleep. Ready for a new … [Read more...] about FIGHT YOUR PILLOW
WINTER SPORTS INJURIES
Australia is a sports-loving nation, winter is a time when many of our most popular sports for both spectators & players are ‘in action’. Australian’s just can’t seem to get enough of AFL, Rugby League & Union plus the recent surge in netball, of course there are many other popular sports … [Read more...] about WINTER SPORTS INJURIES
Stretch of the Month
Chin Retraction Stretch Pull your entire head backwards on your neck Your chin should not go down or up but directly backward Hold 2 seconds then relax Do not poke the chin forwards Repeat 10 times approximately every hour … [Read more...] about Stretch of the Month
Towards Wellness
Neurobics for your Mind Get your brain fizzing with energy. American researchers coined the term ‘neurobics’ for tasks which activate the brain's own biochemical pathways and to bring new pathways online that can help to strengthen or preserve brain circuits. Brush your teeth with your ‘other’ … [Read more...] about Towards Wellness
Spinal Health Week 2018
Spinal Health Week 2018 launches CAA's latest campaign: Chiro Can Help. This campaign highlights some common symptoms that prompt people to visit a chiropractor, such as poor workplace posture. The majority of problems we see in office workers come down to poor posture. Poor workplace posture is a … [Read more...] about Spinal Health Week 2018
SLIPPED DISC?
So you have slipped a disc have you? Your 23 discs are strategically positioned between the bones of your spinal column, attached to the vertebra, they act as shock absorbers and assist with movement. A disc is comprised of a tougher outer ring structure and a softer, jelly like inner portion. … [Read more...] about SLIPPED DISC?