Bent Leg Hamstring Stretch Bent leg hamstring stretch on the back targets the muscle fibres closer to the hip whereas the straight leg hamstring stretch targets the fibres nearer the knee. Lie on your back and pull the leg over keeping the knee very slightly bent until a gentle stretch is … [Read more...] about STRETCH OF THE MONTH
HAMSTRING STRAINS
Hamstring strains happen when any of your hamstrings muscles or its tendons is stretched beyond what it can withstand or torn when substantial stretching of the muscle occurs. Hamstring strains are fairly common in sports activities requiring the athlete to forcefully run or jump. A hamstring strain … [Read more...] about HAMSTRING STRAINS
RESOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY SPINE
Work to improve your posture. Correct posture is essential for a healthy spine and body. The way you sit, stand and move helps to distribute the weight balance on your spine, and the load on your muscles. Poor posture has negative impacts on your spinal and soft tissue health. This year, actively … [Read more...] about RESOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY SPINE
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF US AT LANGER CHIROPRACTIC & SOFT TISSUE THERAPY! … [Read more...] about MERRY CHRISTMAS
KNEE INJURIES
Knee pain or knee injuries are extremely common, and there are many causes. The knee needs to function properly to provide flexible mobility while bearing considerable weight. While walking down the street, our knees bear three to five times our body weight. Many jobs, sports and recreation … [Read more...] about KNEE INJURIES
USE IT OR LOSE IT – By December 31st
Did you know that you lose private health fund benefits each year? Most of our patients are unaware of this, so we thought we should let you know. NOW is the time to use your entitlement before it’s lost forever for treatment in our practice! Choose to use your health fund entitlement … [Read more...] about USE IT OR LOSE IT – By December 31st
DEEP BREATHING
When you’ve got time – at your desk, driving the car, cooking food – do some deep breathing. Inhale and count up to 5 seconds, hold it for a few seconds, and release slowly. Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is one of the best things we can do for our blood and cells. … [Read more...] about DEEP BREATHING
RELAX THIS CHRISTMAS
Here we are - it's December already! How did that happen?? December is always a very busy month: Christmas preparations, end of year celebrations, school functions, work functions, family catch ups - the list is endless. During this busy month try to remember … [Read more...] about RELAX THIS CHRISTMAS