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25.01.2022 WHAT IS A TRIGGER POINT? Another question I'm asked by most of my clients whenever I mention trigger points is "what actually is a trigger point?" So today I'm going to share a little information with you to answer that question. Muscular trigger points are better known to most of us as knots and can feel like painful, hard lumps located inside your muscles. These knots can both be painful to touch and refer pain in surrounding areas. It is thought that trigger points form w...hen a portion of muscle contracts abnormally, compressing the blood supply to this area, which, in turn, causes this part of the muscle to become extra sensitive. Trigger points are a common source of pain around the neck, shoulders, hips and lower back. Usually Trigger Points are caused by: -Injury -Lack of exercise -Bad posture -Muscle overuse -Chronic stress condition -Vitamin deficiencies -Sleep disturbance -Joint problems and hypermobility.

24.01.2022 With Christmas just around the corner, why not spoil a loved one, or tick that "I just have no idea what to get them" person off your list with a remedial massage gift certificate. Send me a text on 0432 680 413 or message me via Facebook to order one today

17.01.2022 DOORWAY STRETCH The first step in fixing your posture which can be negatively impacted by hunching over your computer is loosening your tight chest. -Stand in a doorway and place your right arm on the frame beside you. Keep the elbow bent at 90 degrees.... -Lean into the stretch by stepping forward through the doorway with your arm staying in place on the door frame. You should feel a nice stretch across your chest, as the wall pulls your torso into an upright posture. -Hold for 10 full breaths, taking five seconds for each exhale. -Switch sides and repeat. NECK RELEASE Our necks are constantly tight from hunching over our computers and phones, which can further lead to jaw pain and headaches. Relieve some of that tension with this simple stretch. -Tilt your head toward your right shoulder. -Rotate your neck to the left to look up toward the ceiling. -Gently pull your head further toward your right shoulder using your right hand. -While maintaining that gentle pull, rotate your neck to look down toward the floor. -Do five rotations, looking at the ceiling and then the floor. -Breathe deeply and slowly while you move. -Release and repeat on the other side. SEATED FIGURE 4 Your butt muscles are meant to be used daily. Thanks to chairs, we limit our own range of motion, leading to a tight and weak rear-end, this is a common cause of hip, back, and knee pain. -Sit in a chair with your right ankle crossed over your left knee. -Slowly, push your right knee down toward the floor with your right hand. -Hold for 10 full breaths, taking five seconds for each exhale. -Repeat on the other side.

12.01.2022 Take a moment to let this sentence sink in, I did, & was left with the question of why don't we? This is definitely something I'm personally going to be focusing on moving forward. One of the best ways to recharge our bodies is receiving a remedial massage treatment, which can have positive effects on not only our physical health but also on our mental and emotional well-being. Listed below are the top benefits of remedial massage that may surprise you: -Reduced muscle tensi...on -Improved blood circulation -Stimulation of the lymphatic system -Improved mood/mental health -Increased joint mobility -Reduced stress -Minimisation/reduced chronic pain symptoms -Improve the recovery of soft tissue injuries. -Improve sleep and concentration quality If you would like to book in and recharge, message me on 0432 680 413 and we can organise a time that suits

11.01.2022 That peaceful moment when your coffee is brewing and your toast is browning is the perfect time to combat some of the joint pain or stiffness that comes with our daily routines. Before clocking in, get ahead of your tight shoulders and back with some morning stretches. I'll be posting 4 different stretches today that you can incorporate into your Monday morning routine.... SIT & REACH When we're sitting all day, our hamstrings are constantly in a contracted position, leading to a tight lower back and legs. This is what can make it feel difficult to bend down and pick things up. -Sit on the floor with your left leg extended in front of you. -Bend your right knee to the side and place your right foot against your left inner thigh. -Take a deep breath in and then slowly let it out as you reach both hands toward your left toes and hold. If you can't reach your toes, grab your shin instead. -Hold this position for 10 full breaths, taking five seconds for each exhale.

08.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? Rolling a tennis ball under the foot can maximise the flexibility of the muscles & tendons within your foot, loosen tight back muscles & reduce back pain. How does it work?... When you massage the soles of your feet, you can loosen the starting point of a network of connective tissue that runs all the way up your body to the crown of your head. Gently apply as much pressure as you can tolerate to push the ball into the floor. Roll the ball for 30 seconds and then switch to the other foot. You can complete this release technique 2-4 days a week to reap the rewards

07.01.2022 WHAT IS CUPPING? I use cupping therapy on most of my clients and I'm always asked lots of questions during treatment so I thought I would share some information on cupping and the marks it leaves on your skin. Cupping therapy is a form of ancient alternative medicine that originated in China. When using this technique the practitioner applies cups at certain points of the skin to create suction. The pressure created from the suction helps in drawing blood to the specific are...a and increasing blood flow. The increase in blood flow can help relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and reduce inflammation. Marks are usually seen after a cupping treatment and may go away within 10 days after the session. They are the physical outcome of pathogens, toxins, blockages and impurities (waste products) that are pulled to the surface via suction to then be flushed out of your system. Cupping has several health benefits which include: -Improved blood flow -Boosted immunity -Reduced inflammation -Calming the nervous system -Stretching the muscles and connective tissue -Loosened adhesions and restrictions in the tissue -Relaxation -Improved athletic performance -Improved general wellbeing

05.01.2022 As another year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support of my business this year. It certainly hasn't been an easy year & I have missed having you all in my treatment room each week, but I have loved seeing you all come back once restrictions eased & I really can't thank you enough. I look forward to continuing our work together next year & send my very best wishes for a very merry Christmas & a safe & healthy New Year.