Enhancing Running Recovery: Strategies for Optimal Performance
Did you know that running is a popular form of physical activity in Australia, with 1 in 5 Australians trying it at some stage in their life? As events like Run Melbourne, The Melbourne Marathon, and Great Ocean Road Marathon gain increasing popularity, with the Melbourne Marathon attracting over 30,000 participants, more runners are seeking ways to optimize their recovery sessions and gain an extra edge in training or reaching their goals.
Neck Pain & Stretching
Neck pain is a common complaint for people seeking remedial massage. Office Workers make up the lions share of people presenting neck pain. Jun (2009) reports that office workers are 34-49% more likely to experience neck pain than other occupations.
Hot Stone Massage
The use of hot stones for massage therapy has been around for 1000’s of years.
From pain & stiffness through to boosting the immune system, hot stone massage has a wide range of uses.
In this blog Amy Bui (Remedial Massage) talks us through the history and its uses today.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome, commonly abbreviated to TOS, may very well be one of the most difficult and controversial diagnosis in clinical medicine.
The goal of this Blog is to breakdown this condition and to better understand what we as musculoskeletal type practitioners can do to provide the best care for patients presenting with possible symptoms of TOS. Whether that be assessing the condition, providing hands on or exercise based treatment or even knowing when best to refer on a patient that may need further investigation or even surgical intervention.
Fun Run Guide for Beginners
Are you looking to participate in one of Melbourne's upcoming fun runs and have no idea where to start or are you simply looking to get back that fitness you once had!? This blog is an in-depth guide to running a 10km fun run in 12 weeks explaining all factors you will need to consider with dietary advice, motivational factors and a general training program. Happy running!
Trigger Points Explained
Muscle 'knots' or 'trigger points' are commonly involved in muscular pains. Mark Gelo talks us through what measures we can take to help manage your pains.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling has become increasingly popular for the management of musculoskeletal pain but what is it all about?
Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome is a common condition that can give you similar symptoms to Sciatica. Kyle Michelle has written this handy condition profile to educate our patients about what it is and what can be done.
Attention Desk Workers!
Neck Pain, Headaches and Back Pain are all common injuries experienced by office workers. Read this post to learn about 'Upper Cross Syndrome' and what you can do to help manage it yourself.