Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome explained
A common condition we see at the clinic with people getting back into running or increasing training loads is Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome. This pain is a lateral knee pain caused from tightness through the ITB can cause all sorts of havoc for runners and cause muscle imbalances and joint dysfunctions throughout the body.
The Brachial Plexus
Today we're looking at the brachial plexus, which is the bundle of nerves that originate in the neck and travel underneath the collarbone and down the arms. This blog is for those people who suffer from neck pain that travels down their arm together with numbness, tingling and weakness.
Taping for Postural Correction
Taping a clients back is a common tool used at the clinic for postural correction to hold the body in the perfect anatomical position and to create awareness of slouching during day to day living. A huge majority of our cases we see of lower and upper back pain is essentially self inflicted through bad habits of poor posture and can easily be improved to prevent any future and long-term injuries.
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a common knee condition for those with muscle imbalances or malalignment of the knees. Julius has contributed a Myotherapy perspective on something we see every week.
The Sacroiliac Joint Explained
This blog talks about the sacroiliac joint located at the lowest part of the lower back and the dysfunctions of the joint that cause pain. Includes home care exercises to stretch the joint and the surround muscle tissue, while also strengthening exercises to help improve joint stability.
How Muscle Tissue Healing Works
Strained a muscle before and wondered how exactly the body heals itself and the internal process involved? This blog looks at the four healing process involved from the moment of injury till the moment your back into action!
Whiplash Explained
Whiplash is a common injury which can contribute to significant ongoing symptoms. Mark Gelo has created a great picture illustrating the issues with Whiplash from a Myotherapy perspective
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!
Rotator Cuff Tears
Tears in the Rotator Cuff are a very common shoulder injury. Many of us have partial tears without evening knowing! Mark has created a great infographic to help illustrate what a cuff tear is and what to expect if you develop one.
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.
Posture! Posture! Posture!
Everyone's posture could do with some improvement from time to time. This graphic is an excellent illustration of some of our bad habits and what we can do to improve things.
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Neck, shoulder, and arm pain are very common. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a compression of neuromuscular structures that supply the arm and may be involved in your symptoms.