What is forward head posture? Have you ever heard of the term ‘forward head posture’? No? We’re not surprised. Unless you’re a health practitioner you probably have never come across this terminology before. However, it is fairly self-explanatory. Imagine yourself sitting at your desk, hunched … [Read more...] about What is forward Head Posture?
How to Avoid Muscle Strain at the Gym
How to Avoid Muscle Strain at the Gym New Year, new you right? Every year Jan/Feb shows a spike in gym memberships as people take the first steps to for-filling their new year’s resolutions. Stats show that up to 80% of the gym memberships that bloomed in Jan/Feb will be cancelled 5 months into the … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Muscle Strain at the Gym
Glute Stretch
Position your feet shoulder width apart. With your arms extended and in front of you, lower your body by bending at the knees and raise back up. Repeat this 10 times. For a more advanced stretch stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your golf club at an arm’s length in front of … [Read more...] about Glute Stretch
Golf and Back Injuries
For years, golf back pain has been accepted by golfers as some kind of badge of honour. But now golfers everywhere are beginning to realize the benefits of having regular treatment to help manage and treat their golf back pain. Swinging a driver or three iron at speeds of up to 80kms/hr while … [Read more...] about Golf and Back Injuries
CAT COW STRETCH
STRETCH OF THE MONTH Start on all fours with the spine and neck in a neutral position. The back should be flat like a tabletop. Eyes should look straight down to the ground. Inhale, drop the belly down and slowly lift the neck and head up. This is the cow half of the pose—picture a cow's … [Read more...] about CAT COW STRETCH