If you’ve been to one of our mat-based group physio classes this week, you would have enjoyed (or endured!) a glute-centred workout. Our glutes (or buttock muscles) are incredibly important as they stabilise our hips and play an important role in stabilising and protecting the...
Dry Needling (sometimes referred to as “Western Acupuncture”) is a technique which involves the skilful application for acupuncture needles into targeted musculoskeletal tissue with the goal of pain relief and enhanced tissue recovery. Read on for everything you need to know about this very cool technique. What...
In our increasingly busy lives, many of us are working harder and longer than ever before. Unfortunately for our health, early mornings at the office combined with late nights can play havoc with our sleep / wake cycle – resulting in a myriad of issues...
Have you ever had an X-Ray, CT Scan, or MRI and tried to read the report that accompanies it? It’s not a fun read – full of technical jargon and overwhelming language – they tend to feel like a science textbook. But if you did persevere, you...
Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition here in beautiful Kingscliff, most likely because we live in such a gorgeous spot – many of us tend to do a lot of walking or running outside. While walking and running are great exercise, if the feet are not...
There are varied opinions about the reported incidence of neck pain in the population, but a leading research team in Melbourne (Hoy et al., 2010) have established an average prevalence of neck pain of 25%. Higher rates of neck pain are reported by office workers, particularly...
Most people who have experienced tennis elbow will tell you that it’s a frustrating condition which often requires a long journey to recovery. Because of this, anything that assists the body to heal can be particularly helpful. In addition to exercise and hands on treatment,...
A blog from our wonderful physio and mum, Frauke! As a mother myself, I know first-hand that pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a womans’ life! Honestly, I can’t think of a time in my own life that was more exciting. Of course,...
That niggling discomfort and stiffness when you’re moving around might be as simple as muscle tightness. Muscle tightness can occur from being physically active, from lounging around the house, or as a result of experiencing pain. We’ve all experienced muscle tightness, but did you know that...
Our Pilates classes are the best way to get stronger, improve your balance, and support your gym and sporting goals this year. Don’t believe us? Read on to discover why you MUST incorporate them into your wellness plan: Activate the RIGHT musclesWe have two types of muscles – superficial muscles...
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