Cheryl Clarke in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Alternative & holistic health service

Cheryl Clarke

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 407 538 683

Address: 5 Springvale Road,Nunawading 3131 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://synergysw.com.au/

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25.01.2022 I have many clients with this condition! Nothing like a Myotherapy treatment to relieve some of these symptoms!

25.01.2022 IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME? SHOULDER OR ARM PAIN? [ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY] ... Shoulder Impingement is a very common injury! In this post we will focus on the Supraspinatus, one of our 4 rotator cuff muscles thats mostly the culprit! The supraspinatus tendon is running through a space in between the acromion and the humeral head which we call the subacromial space. Note how tight this space is, this is where Impingement Syndrome occurs. Impingement syndrome can also affect the subacromial bursa, and the long head of the biceps brachii, which can be easily seen. When you move your arm up, the subacromial space becomes narrow and causes entrapment of the supraspinatus tendon. Impingement Syndrome then can happen causing irritation of tendon or bursa. Doing repetitive overhead movement can aggravate your tendon making it inflamed & thickened! When its thickened, the subacromial space will become even more narrow! As a result you get reduced range of motion, pain and potentially a supraspinatus tendon tear! Whos at risk? Athletes who do lots of arm overhead activity (swimming, tennis, basketball) or any activity that involves repetitive movement (construction work, wall painting)! Symptoms: Pain when moving overhead, lifting heavy objects, or reaching for an object Possible swelling and tenderness in front of the shoulder Reduced range of motion due to pain and stiffness Weakness of rotator cuff muscles and possibly other surrounding muscles - sometimes youll be able to see a loss of muscle bulk too on the affected side! Pain at night (think about sleeping position) Normally, at the early stage (when impingement is still mild), people will tend to ignore it. Usually until they have caused further injury/tear, thats the time when they will seek for treatment! Never force yourself through pain, the pain is there for a reason! Consult with a MYOTHERAPIST if youre in doubt! We can confirm with you whether you have an impingement by doing some special tests and will guide you on a proper treatment and pain management! Rehab exercises to aid in your recovery! See more

24.01.2022 Where do you feel the effects of stress in your body? Muscle tension, headaches, stiff neck and shoulder pain are some of the common stress symptoms that show up in the clinic. The good news is that Massage Therapy can ease the impact of stress on the whole body by releasing feel-good hormones and promoting relaxation.

24.01.2022 For all my clients working from home!! Heres is some information on a correct working space, to keep all the common aches and pains away! Keep safe and healthy and pain and free!!

22.01.2022 Finding the Determination To Change: Some people know they have poor posture and simply accept it. Ive always had poor posture....Its just the way ... I stand....Its comfortable....Its me. Others have poor posture but believe they have good posture. After all, spouse, friends, doctors and exercise instructors have never said anything about poor posture; although mom might have. And the bathroom mirror only provides a front view that doesnt show a forward head or hunched back, especially when the focus is on blemishes, bags under the eyes, wrinkles or applying make-up to hide them. A photo doesnt often help because most are taken faceon also, though you might find a side view in an unposed group shot, but unflattering views are often dismissed and discarded ...along with any other evidence of an unattractive or unhealthy appearance that doesnt fit ones self image (which may be unrealistic, and is resistant to change), the first step of which is to admit ones failings?). To change ones posture, to change anything, means turning away from the old, comfortable way one is accustomed to moving/interacting/just being in the world. Even a change for the better throws the body and mind off-balance. and until a new equilibrium is reached, if change is to be successful, some short-term discomfort must be accepted. this is not the muscle-soreness or getting-out-of-breath kind of discomfort, but the psychological, have-to-sticktoit, willpower kind. Correcting posture doesnt have the intensity of aerobics or weight training, but does require persistence until the new habit forms, and thereafter needs a degree of self-monitoring to maintain. ...So no more totally sloppy and permissive existence but a new regime of caring about ones physical body as the vehicle that will carry you into the future. Of course, to get over the hump, to overcome the inertia of the status quo/things as they are and the resistant self image, there has to be a great motivator. The first (which Im trying to provide) is the knowledge and strong belief that posture improvement is necessary for dealing with chronic musculo-skeletal pain, helps prevent injuries, improve appearance and will change ones life for the better. But even then change is difficult especially for a future gain such as delay in age-related spinal changes or prevention of a musculo-skeletal injury that may never happen. Sometimes the motivation needs to be more immediate such as reduction in existing chronic pain or desire to improve appearance, and there are those rare epiphanies of self-awareness, such as when Id given up finding help for my neck and having glimpsed myself looking so old and bent, and realized: if nothing else in my life ever improves, I can at least fix my posture. Some of the benefits of frequent self-correction of posture: Serves as therapy for the neck by regularly reducing harmful loads on the cervical joints caused by poor head, neck and shoulder blade alignment.* Trains and strengthens the postural stabilizing muscles while they are being used in everyday activities with the body in correct alignment.* (Strengthening a poorly aligned body only reinforces poor alignment.) Standing and sitting tall positively effects the way people feel about themselves and how they conduct their lives. Studies in both men and women show that briefly assuming an open and expansive posture decreases the stress hormone cortisol, increases testosterone and increases feelings of power and tolerance for risk, while a closed, contractive, submissive posture has the opposite effect. Comment, Like and Share with your Friends www.physio-therapy.cz

20.01.2022 Thoracic needling I love needling it is such an effective treatment method. -Helps with blood flow&oxygen circulation -Eases joint pain -Prevents tissue from becoming chronic -Reduces pain... -Inactivates trigger points -Lengthen muscles & improves Range of movement - See more

19.01.2022 SHOULDER OR ARM PAIN TRIANGULAR INTERVAL SYNDROME (TIS) - ANATOMY The Triangular Interval (also known as the lateral triangular space, lower triangular space and triceps hiatus) is a space connecting the axilla to the posterior compartment of the arm. It is one of the three intermuscular spaces found in the axillary space. The other two spaces are Quadrangular Space and Triangular Space.... Triangular Interval Borders superior: teres major lateral: lateral head of the triceps or the humerus medial: long head of the triceps Contents profunda brachii artery radial nerve Quadrangular Space Borders medial: long head of triceps lateral: humeral shaft superior: teres minor inferior: teres major Contents axillary nerve posterior humeral circumflex artery Triangular Space Borders inferior: teres major lateral: long head of triceps superior: lower border of teres minor Contents scapular circumflex artery Triangular Interval Syndrome (TIS) was described as a differential diagnosis for radicular pain in the upper extremity. It is a condition where the radial nerve is entrapped in the triangular interval resulting in upper extremity radicular pain. The radial nerve and profunda brachii pass through the triangular interval and are hence vulnerable. The triangular interval has a potential for compromise secondary alterations in thickness of the teres major and triceps. It is described based on cadaveric studies that fibrous bands were commonly present between the teres major and triceps. When these bands were present, rotation of the shoulder caused a reduction in cross sectional area of the space. Hypertrophy of the teres major can occur secondary to weight training and potentially compromise the triangular interval with resultant entrapment of the radial nerve. Shoulder dysfunctions have a potential for shortening and hypertrophy of the teres major. The triceps brachii has a potential to entrap the radial nerve in the triangular interval secondary to hypertrophy. The presence of a fibrous arch in the long head and lateral head further complicates the situation. See more

17.01.2022 Is your handbag going to give you arthritis? Not to mention slipped discs and bad knees? How lugging around a heavy load can put years on your body! By LAURA TO...PHAM Studies show half of women suffer pain from carrying heavy handbags and now men are also suffering, according to new research by the British Chiropractic Association. Heavy man-bags weighing, on average, 6.2kg put unbalanced strain and stress on the body, which can lead to pain, poor posture and health problems, says Rishi Loatey, of the British Chiropractic Association. Ive noticed a spike in patients experiencing pain in the neck and upper back due to carrying around heavy loads more frequently, he adds. There, my movements while walking were recorded and analysed both with and without my weighty 9lb-plus handbag to see the effects. The results were startling. Carrying a bag has a huge impact on posture and movement, says Bupa physiotherapist Russell Stocker. Though you might not notice it, your body dramatically adapts and compensates. This was even more pronounced when wearing high heels. NECK When you carry a bag, your neck naturally leans away from the load to help carry and balance the weight. This causes tension on the carrying side of the neck and compression on the opposite side. Craning your neck means increasing the distance between the neck and the shoulder, says Russell. The problem is that this is just where a bundle of nerves come together (forming the brachial plexus) before running into the arm; the strain can lead to neck pain and muscle inflammation. Over time, this could trigger an acute episode, he says the muscles can spasm, restricting movement and causing pain. SHOULDERS AND BACK The shoulder bearing the load is rotated backwards and raised all the time, explains Russell. This affects the muscles running down the upper back, the shoulder blades and those supporting the spine they tire and spasm. As Bupa orthopaedic physician Dr Leon Creaney, explains: Fatigued muscles wont hold the spine correctly, so it will slip into poor posture slumped with curved back and shoulders. Long term, this can lead to painful arthritis in the facet joints. These are tiny joints running all the way along the spine on either side The vertebrae and the discs the cushions of cartilage that sit between the vertebrae could also be affected. "The side of the body not carrying the bag leans away from it, crunching the lower back on this side, while extending it further on the other, adds Russell. This compresses the vertebrae, wearing them down. Carrying a heavy bag can, over time, also cause disc degeneration and prolapse, says Dr Creaney. This is when the soft tissue inside the disc ruptures out of it, pressing on the nerves. This can be agonising, and even require surgery he explains and carrying a heavy bag could lead to faster disc degeneration. Bearing a heavy load on one side could also cause the spinal nerves to become irritated or compressed possibly leading to sciatica (pain in the buttock and thigh), which is also very painful. ARMS The arm carrying the bag remains very static while walking to keep the load still and balanced. This is quite different to the natural swinging movement we make when walking, says Russell. Without the normal arm swing used as a balance mechanism, this can make you slightly unsteady and actually mean you need greater effort to move forwards. The nerves in the arms can also become irritated by the pressure of the bag, leading to chronic pain. HIPS AND LEGS In the long term, women can develop arthritis from increased pressure. Carrying a bag makes you walk differently, and that changes the way forces act through the skeletal system, which could cause problems and pain, says Russell. The greater the load of the bag, the more pressure on the leg joints. Over a long period, force on the knees can cause wear and tear and joint problems. With a heavy bag you also take shorter steps an adaptation your body probably makes to control the load better and remain upright, he adds. First Seen Here: http://bit.ly/UH4chL

17.01.2022 LOL Mother Nature make your mind up we had 28 degrees yesterday and today is 12 degrees! No wonder we are all confused!!

14.01.2022 A common condition I often see on the massage table! To fellow are some exercises to aid in your recovery!

13.01.2022 A great way to find if you have rotator cuff tears!

12.01.2022 Appointments available this Tuesday at simply natural living from 2.30pm! Would love to see you and aid you in your healing!

11.01.2022 A very common problem I see a lot on the massage table!

11.01.2022 Now more than ever we need to be investing in our health and wellness by eating good nutrition and exercising regularly. In particular those of us who have heart disease or a history of heart problems as you may have a harder time fighting off viruses. Viral infections put added stress on your body which can affect your heart rate, blood pressure, and overall heart function, and raise your odds of having a heart attack. https://lnkd.in/gc6HZpX #hearthealth #heartdisease #heartattack #immunehealth #immunebooster

11.01.2022 WHAT IS POSTURE? "Posture we may say, is a reflection of gravity and of other physical and physiological forces acting upon one. It is the result and an expression of such forces. But it is ones representation and expression, an active and absolutely personal expression and not merely a mechanical or mathematical one. Every posture is unique and personal as well as being mechanical and rational. Every posture is an I no less than an it. Every posture, every action is suffused with feeling, with grace. Grace is the peculiar relation between actor to action." Oliver Sacks

10.01.2022 This announcement was a bit of a shock! Considering Hairdressers were brought forward a week! And we were dropped back a week! Very disappointing for our clients and us therapist

09.01.2022 Opening for business as of Wednesday, the 28th of October 2020 please phone 0407538683 to book a appointment!

07.01.2022 From a client. "Hey Cheryl great Massage today, I got a lot of relief!Thank you!See you Friday. I Thought you would enjoy this somewhat humorous look at plantar fasciitis. "

07.01.2022 The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation - "You are probably aware of the health risks of not getting enough exercise or eating a nutritious diet, but what about the ri...sks of not getting enough sleep? Sleep deprivation can be a result of a medical condition, psychological condition, or even from another person and the effects on your overall health can be pretty serious. Heres a breakdown of the dangers of sleep deprivation." Larger Graphic Here: http://bit.ly/19ZSRGy

06.01.2022 The 5 Main Benefits of Remedial Massage Here are our 5 main benefits of a remedial massage consultation: 1. The local effects of improving blood flow and promoting lymphatic drainage to improve the patients function.... 2. During a remedial massage consultation there is a reduction of cortisol which is the (stress hormone) which will assist the individual to function better. 3. The psychological feel good chemicals which are released by the brain during a remedial massage consultation such as endorphins. 4. The descending modulation which occurs that activates the patients brain’s natural pain relieving pathways e.g. oxytocin release. 5. The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. We all know that self care can play a role in our hormonal regulation and our physical and mental well-being.

06.01.2022 Chiropractic Physiotherapy Osteopathy Acupuncture Podiatry ... Traditional Chinese Medicine Exercise Physiology Dietetics Occupational therapy HAIRDRESSING! Myotherapy I think it's time for another push for statutory regulation

05.01.2022 NECK PAIN OR HEADACHES? - Part 2 SUBOCCIPITAL MUSCLES [MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TREATMENT... The suboccipital muscles are prime contributors to headaches, migraines and stiff neck! There are 4 muscles involved in the suboccipital region also called Upper Cervical Spine: 1Rectus capitis posterior major 2Rectus capitis posterior minor 3Obliquus capitis superior 4Obliquus capitis inferior From previous posts (part 1)you know the Rectus capitis posterior minor not only attaches to the occiput, but also to the Dura mater. This is the connective tissue sheath which surrounds the spinal cord and brain. Tension in this muscle could cause headaches by disrupting the normal cerebrospinal fluid fluctuations and hence the functioning of the vertebral artery and suboccipital nerve. The suboccipital area is very prone to get stiff and immobile, when the upper cervical spine cant rotate properly, that motion get picked up by the lower cervical spine, which we want to be actually more stable. Thats why it is very important for me as a Myotherapist to always check this important area and to mobilise it if I feel any restrictions! Releasing some of this tissue can directly affect and relieve your headache without the use of any medicine! Pictures also show a myofascial release technique for the suboccipital muscles. See more

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03.01.2022 Shoulder Blade Winging Shoulder Blade Winging Do your shoulder blades wing? ... Do you get pain in your shoulder or perhaps you have difficulty lifting your arms above your head? The scapulae (or shoulder blades) are good indicators of the health of your shoulder since they are directly part of the socket joint of the shoulder. If you have a movement dysfunction in your shoulder blades then you can be assured of the fact that your shoulder itself will not operate properly. The first thing you want to do is look at how your shoulder blades move as you raise your arms up overhead and straight out in front of you. Have somebody video you so you can watch for the flaws after the fact. Look for a slight head nod to either side, a slightly elevated shoulder on one side, or a protrusion of one or both shoulder blades as you raise or lower the arms back down. You might also see a bunching up of the shoulder blades as you raise up which could be an indicator of tight rhomboids. The key is that when these muscles are tight, impingement of the long thoracic nerve can become more probable. When this happens, the muscles that it attaches to (the serratus anterior) can become weak and cause the scapular winging to occur. Here, no matter how much strength training and exercises you do for the serratus, you will not fix the problem until the tight muscles are stretched and the compression is relieved. One of the most common reasons for shoulder blade winging is due to weakness, lack of control or reduced activation of the serratus anterior (SA) muscle - This is due to the lack of localised strength of SA during movements of the shoulder, particularly with pushing forward or upwards. One other reason that can contribute to this is muscle tightness in pec minor, levator scapulae and internal rotators of the shoulders. Try these exercises out below to help improve this! 1. Wall Scapula glides - Beginner level exercise priming SA to protract the shoulder blades and then control retraction coming back. 2. Protracted Band Pull Aparts - Using the scapula to position the movement rather then the shoulders. 3. Forearm wall slides/climbs w/ foam roller + loop band - pressing into the foam roller creates more resistance against protraction, thus increasing SA activation. Add a loop band to challenge your shoulders. 4. Pec minor, levator scap and Shoulder internal rotation stretches - these are commonly tight muscles that can impact SA ability to move the shoulder blades correctly through full range. Remember, the focus should be on quality reps and not quantity. Aim to complete 20 sets of 1 rather than 1 set of 20. In time, you will see that you not only will fix your scapular winging dysfunction but will start realizing more pain free gains in your shoulders once again.

03.01.2022 Great one to practice daily especially now we are back in stage 3 restrictions!

02.01.2022 Another common area of pain and tightness I see on the Massage table! Which can be released through a treatment of soft tissue release, and dry needling! But must continue with ongoing stretching to prevent ongoing issues in this area!

02.01.2022 Those who may benefit from Myotherapy include those who have: Stiffness In Back Stiffness In Neck Headaches & Migraines Nerve Impingement Postural Problems... Walking Difficulties Stiffness in Hips Sciatica Shoulder Impingements Sports injuries Achilles tendinopathy and other ankle injuries Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain presentations. What we do: Myotherapy treatments can assist and aid in prevention, assessment, early intervention and treatment of injuries and pain and the ongoing management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Thorough Initial History & Exam Objective & Subjective Examination World-Class feedback so you have a tailored health plan

02.01.2022 THORACIC SPINE [ANATOMY AND FUNCTION] The thoracic spine is the longest region of the spine, and by some measures it is also the most complex. Connecting with the cervical spine above and the lumbar spine below, the thoracic spine runs from the base of the neck down to the abdomen. It is the only spinal region attached to the rib cage.... The thoracic spine has 12 vertebrae stacked on top of each other, labeled from T1 down to T12. These vertebrae form the foundation of the thoracic regions sturdy spinal column that supports the neck above, the rib cage, soft tissues, flexible joints, blood vessels, and nerves. The thoracic spine is built from its anatomical structure to be mobile for rotation, flexion and extension! Thats why it is very important to keep it mobile and even to visualise and feel the possible movement in the thoracic spine. Many people dont even know or just are not able to feel that there is a specific movement possible. But it has to be known because the thoracic spine must be used and must be moved! If people are unable to visualise and feel the movement of the thoracic spine, they will find another way to get that motion from somewhere else like lumbar spine, cervical spine or shoulder blades because our body is smart and very good in compensating. Those areas of compensation might lead to poor movement patterns, overuse and pain! An immobility or stiffness in the thoracic spine can lead to rounded shoulders, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, neck pain, lower back pain and even hip pain. Thats why it is very important to include mobilization exercises and stretching exercises in your daily training routine! See more

02.01.2022 Hey guys how long is it since you checked in with yourself! These are only 7 facts that you can check out on menshealthweek.org.au Youre be surprised how many are triggers for your musculoskeletal and nervous system health!

01.01.2022 Today is World Health Day! Im doing my bit to help raise awareness of this amazing campaign from the World Health Organization which works towards health for all, regardless if race, colour, or financial status. Please join me in spreading the word for global health!

01.01.2022 Using A Foam Roller to improve Range Of Motion Range of motion is determined by joint structure, congruency, capsuloligamentous structures, and the muscles. Muscle tension is composed of active tension (neuromuscular property) and passive tension (viscoelasticity and fascia). Although foam rolling is mostly known for myofascial therapy in order to increase range of motion, there isnt a lot of research on the effectiveness of foam rolling on flexibility.... Different methods of using a Foam Roller There are different methods for improving flexibility: static stretching (active/passive), dynamic stretching (active/ballistic), PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching, postisometric (relaxation) stretches, and myofascial techniques (myofascial release or Rolfing). While it is well known that PNF yields greater acute gains in range of motion, and at a faster rate , in comparison to static stretching, a recent study tried to compare PNF with the training effect of the foam roll, on flexibility of the hamstring muscles. The study found that foam rolling can be applied as an effective technique for increasing hamstring flexibility within a 4-week training period. In addition, the improvements were similar to the PNF method, which is the most effective stretching methods to increase range of motion. It was also found that 3 sessions per week consisting of 3 repetitions of 3040 second of foam rolling,or 50 were sufficient to improve range of motion. However, with foam rolling, there is a massage effect that does not occur with PNF.oamih Why You Should Foam Roll? - Reducing Thoracic Stiffness - Improving Thoracic Mobility - Improve Thoracic Extension - Proven to work if used for 90 seconds + a day. - Get into a bench press position with the roller and open up Chest/Shoulders/Back - Improve Joint Structure, congruency, capsuloligamentous structures, and the muscles. - Muscle tension is composed of active tension (neuromuscular property) and passive tension (viscoelasticity and fascia). - Improving flexibility: static stretching (active/passive), dynamic stretching (active/ballistic), PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching. - Postisometric (relaxation) stretches, and myofascial techniques.