This is a gentle stretch that can provide relief from pain caused by tightness in the muscles of the neck and upper back. It’s a great stretch to do just after you wake up or during your breaks at work – it will help minimise muscle tightness and lower the risk of experiencing tension … [Read more...] about Stretch of the Month | Chin Tuck Stretch
Types of Headaches and How They May Be Treated
Almost everyone suffers from headaches at some point in their lives, and they can manifest themselves in many different ways. Four of the most common types of headaches are tension, migraine and cervicogenic, the latter of which refers to those that originate in the neck. Tension headaches are most … [Read more...] about Types of Headaches and How They May Be Treated
BACK TO SCHOOL
Don't let school be a pain in the back As you begin preparations to send your children back to school, we would like to remind you that heavy, poorly fitted and packed backpacks may lead to spinal health problems in children. Spinal health problems in school children often go … [Read more...] about BACK TO SCHOOL
Back Flexion Stretch
Many back pain patients know the feeling of tension in the back, especially first thing in the morning. This Back Stretch can help bring back some suppleness and increase mobility, decreasing back pain and discomfort. While lying on one's back, pull both knees to the chest while simultaneously … [Read more...] about Back Flexion Stretch
Smile :)
Laughter is indeed the best medicine. It can relieve stress, boost your immune function, ease pain, burn calories, and improve your mood. To bring more laughter in your life, indulge in funny activities such as watching funny movies, being with funny people, and spend time with kids! … [Read more...] about Smile :)
BACK PAIN
Our spine is a sophisticated structure composed of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. We can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture discs and irritate joints – all of which can cause back pain. While we can all understand how accidents and sports injuries can cause back pain, … [Read more...] about BACK PAIN
THE SHOPFRONT WA CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
This year for Christmas we will be collecting food & non food items for The Shopfront WA a charity that helps those in need that are less fortunate than ourselves. If you would like to donate please bring in anything from the list provided before Friday 16th … [Read more...] about THE SHOPFRONT WA CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
TOWARDS WELLNESS
Stand Up A 2012 Australian study found the more time you spend sitting during the day, the higher your mortality risk soars. And that's just one of a handful of recent reports linking lots of chair time to serious health risks. The antidote? Stand up. Cutting your sitting time to three hours a … [Read more...] about TOWARDS WELLNESS