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Essentia Massage

Locality: Largs Bay

Phone: +61 422 976 856

Address: 129A Wills St 5016 Largs Bay, SA, Australia

Website: https://essentiamassage.com.au

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25.01.2022 Social media is lighting up with online courses & things others (entrepreneurs) think I should be doing right now. This little 2 min read tells us why it's perfectly ok not to be super heroes at the moment.

25.01.2022 I hope you are all doing ok. I have spent this time spring cleaning my home & the occasional social distancing walk with a good friend to help keep up the socialising & mental health aspect of my life. Take care everyone & remember when you feel like you are just being lazy sitting on the couch watching Netflix - that is ok, we're doing this to keep our loved ones & ourselves safe.

23.01.2022 It is with much sadness that I have had to make the inevitable decision to temporarily close Essentia Massage due to the Corona Virus. This is a decision that I have been wrangling with over the last few days but I now believe the time has come with social distancing as it is & with the shut down of all non essential businesses occurring from 12 noon today. I will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. Take care my friends, I wish you all good health & great senses of humour as we travel down this new path.

22.01.2022 Hi All I hope you have been safe & well over the last few weeks. I bring you great news, Essentia Massage will reopen from Thursday 14th May for remedial & therapeutic massage, as per the State Government Covid19 guidelines. I am allowing extra time between appointments for a thorough clean of the clinic room to keep us all that bit safer & for our peace of mind. I hope to see you soon

17.01.2022 Do you have chronic low back pain? Researchers from the University of South Australia would like to know more about your experiences of pain and healthcare and invite you to complete this survey: https://is.gd/persistentpain Please share

17.01.2022 TIGHT HIP FLEXORS CAN GIVE YOU A HEADACHE Can tight hip flexor muscles cause a headache? Certainly, tight myofascial tissue in one region of the body can c...ause pain and/or dysfunction locally, but as most manual therapists know, it can also cause pain and dysfunction elsewhere in the body. There are many ways that a problem in one region of the body can affect another distant region of the body, including myofascial meridian lines of tension and myofascial trigger point referral. But another way is through mechanical kinematic chains of myofascial pulls that result in postural distortion compensation patterns. So, with this in mind, let’s examine the kinematic chain of elements that can lead from tight hip flexor musculature to headaches. A kinematic chain of elements simply refers to the links in a chain that are interconnected that involve movement. So, for example, the movement of the lower extremity involves the following kinematic links: foot, leg, thigh, and pelvis. Similarly, the movement links of the upper extremity are the: hand, forearm, arm, and shoulder girdle. And the kinematic links of the axial body are the: pelvis, lumbar spine, thoracic spine, cervical spine, and head. The concept is that motion and posture at one link of the chain affects motion and posture at the other links along the chain. So, here is how it is happening: Tight hip flexor musculature causes excessive anterior tilt of the pelvis, which causes hyperlordosis of the lumbar spine, which causes hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine, which causes hypolordosis of the lower to middle cervical spine with hyperlordosis (hyperextension) of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint, which causes forward head carriage, which causes tight posterior neck muscles, which causes a headache. CONCLUSION When working as a manual therapist, it is necessary not only have excellent hands-on skills, but also understand how the human body functions mechanically and learn to recognize patterns of mechanics and pathomechanics that travel through the body.

16.01.2022 NECK STRAIN EXERCISES A neck strain occurs when one or more fibres in a neck muscle or tendon stretches too far and tears. ... While a neck strain typically h...eals on its own within a few days or weeks, the pain may range from mild and achy to sharp and debilitating. Do these exercises only if you do not have pain or numbness running down your arm or into your hand. Do not do any exercises that make your neck pain worse. CHIN TUCK Place your fingertips on your chin and gently push your head straight back as if you are trying to make a double chin. Keep looking forward as your head moves back. Hold 5 seconds and repeat 5 times. ISOMETRIC NECK FLEXION Sit tall, eyes straight ahead, and chin level. Place your palm against your forehead and gently push your forehead into your palm. Hold for 5 seconds and release. Do 3 sets of 5. SCALENE STRETCH Sit or stand and clasp both hands behind your back. Lower your left shoulder and tilt your head toward the right until you feel a stretch. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then come back to the starting position. Then lower your right shoulder and tilt your head toward the left. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times on each side. ISOMETRIC NECK EXTENSION Sit tall, eyes straight ahead, and chin level. Clasp your hands together and place them behind your head. Press the back of your head into your palms. Hold 5 seconds and release. Do 3 sets of 5. ISOMETRIC NECK SIDE BEND Sit tall, eyes straight ahead, and chin level. Place the palm of your hand at the side of your temple and press your temple into the palm of your hand. Hold 5 seconds and release. Do 3 sets of 5 on each side. HEAD LIFT WITH NECK SIDE BEND Lie on your right side with your right arm lying straight out. Rest your head on your arm, then lift your head slowly toward your left shoulder. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Switch to your left side and repeat the exercise, lifting your head toward your right shoulder.

11.01.2022 LOW BACK PAIN EXERCISES Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles of your abdomen and spine can help prevent back problems. Strong back and abdominal ...muscles help you keep good posture, with your spine in its correct position. If your muscles are tight, take a warm shower or bath before doing the exercises. Exercise on a rug or mat. Wear loose clothing. Don’t wear shoes. Stop doing any exercise that causes pain until you have talked with your healthcare provider. Ask your provider or physical therapist to help you develop an exercise program. Ask your provider how many times a week you need to do the exercises. Remember to start slowly. These exercises are intended only as suggestions. Be sure to check with your provider before starting the exercises. Quadruped arm and leg raise Get down on your hands and knees. Pull in your belly button and tighten your abdominal muscles to stiffen your spine. While keeping your abdominals tight, raise one arm and the opposite leg away from you. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Lower your arm and leg slowly and change sides. Do this 10 times on each side. Gluteal stretch Lie on your back with both knees bent. Rest your right ankle over the knee of your left leg. Grasp the thigh of the left leg and pull toward your chest. You will feel a stretch along the buttocks and possibly along the outside of your hip. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Then repeat the exercise with your left ankle over your right knee. Do the exercise 3 times with each leg. Pelvic tilt Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Pull your belly button in towards your spine and push your lower back into the floor, flattening your back. Hold this position for 15 seconds, then relax. Repeat 5 to 10 times. Partial curl Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Draw in your abdomen and tighten your stomach muscles. With your hands stretched out in front of you, curl your upper body forward until your shoulders clear the floor. Hold this position for 3 seconds. Don't hold your breath. It helps to breathe out as you lift your shoulders. Relax back to the floor. Repeat 10 times. Build to 2 sets of 15. To challenge yourself, clasp your hands behind your head and keep your elbows out to your sides. Extension exercise * Lie face down on the floor for 5 minutes. If this hurts too much, lie face down with a pillow under your stomach. This should relieve your leg or back pain. When you can lie on your stomach for 5 minutes without a pillow, you can continue with Part B of this exercise. * After lying on your stomach for 5 minutes, prop yourself up on your elbows for another 5 minutes. If you can do this without having more leg or buttock pain, you can start doing part C of this exercise. * Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders. Then press down on your hands and extend your elbows while keeping your hips flat on the floor. Hold for 1 second and lower yourself to the floor. Do 3 to 5 sets of 10 repetitions. Rest for 1 minute between sets. You should have no pain in your legs when you do this, but it is normal to feel some pain in your lower back. Do this exercise several times a day. Cat and camel Get down on your hands and knees. Let your stomach sag, allowing your back to curve downward. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Then arch your back and hold for 5 seconds. Do 2 sets of 15. EXERCISES TO AVOID It’s best to avoid the following exercises because they strain the lower back: Exercises in which you lie on your back and raise and lower both legs together Full sit-ups or sit-ups with straight legs Hip twists

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10.01.2022 Happy birthday to all my clients who were born in March, April, May & June. Due to covid 19 restrictions you may have missed out on your birthday massage. So to help belatedly celebrate, Essentia Massage is offering you a 20% discount off a one hour relaxation or remedial massage during the month of June. Happy birthday

09.01.2022 #GIGGLE TIME. This cracked me up.

09.01.2022 IT MAY NOT BE SCIATICA, THOUGH SYMPTOMS ARE ALMOST THE SAME. The piriformis is a small muscle located deep in the buttock, behind the gluteus maximus. It runs... diagonally from the lower spine to the upper surface of the femur, with the sciatic nerve running underneath or through the muscle. The piriformis muscle helps the hip rotate, turning the leg and foot outward. As a result of overuse, injury, or strain, the piriformis muscle can tighten, swell, or spam. Sports that involve repetitive forward movement of the legs, or problems in surrounding joints like the sacroiliac joints are typical causes of piriformis syndrome. The location of the piriformis muscle near the sciatic nerve means that when the piriformis muscle is irritated or injured, it can affect the sciatic nerve as well. Symptoms of piriformis syndrome include tenderness and pain in the buttock area, accompanied by sciatica-like pain, numbness, and weakness that runs down the back of the thigh, calf, and foot. Pain from piriformis syndrome is often worse when walking up stairs, after sitting, or while walking or running. Piriformis syndrome is often confused with other conditions, especially lumbar spine conditions. Attaining a proper diagnosis of piriformis syndrome is important when considering treatment for low back and leg pain. Piriformis Muscle Self Release Ball Technique: After finding the piriformis muscle place the release ball onto it. Then straighten the leg and lean over with your weight on the muscle and roll onto it. Roll slowly back and forth on the ball finding that Sweet Spot. Continue rolling for about 2-3 minutes and then switch over to the other side doing 2-3 sets.

08.01.2022 IMPROVE YOUR HAND MOBILITY - FLEXTOR AND EXTENSOR EXERCISE Technique 1 Sit or stand upright. Flex the elbow at a 90-degree angle, and extend the wrist as ...far as possible. Point the fingers upward. With the right hand, push the fingers on the left hand toward the elbow. Technique 2 Sit or stand upright. Turn the left arm so that the palm faces up and flex the elbow to a 90-degree angle. Flex the wrist to a 90-degree angle, and flex the fingers so that they are pointed toward the elbow. Place the right hand on top of the fingers and press the fingers down toward the forearm. Technique 3 Squeeze against the ball for 1 second. Open & spread against the cord for 1 second. Repeat until comfortable fatigue. Let's stay pain free and share the knowledge!

08.01.2022 An easy effective stretch for those who work on computers.

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07.01.2022 Where the past meets the present.

02.01.2022 IT MAY BE TERES MINOR PROBLEM NOT BURSITIS Muscular problems in the teres minor muscle can mimic and feel like bursitis in your shoulder. It is a small muscle... that teams up with three other muscles infraspinatus, supraspinatus, subscapularis to form the rotator cuff. ANATOMY FACTS ORIGIN Upper two-thirds of the lateral margin of the scapula INSERTION Greater tubercle of the humerus ACTION External rotation and adduction of the arm. Support of the infraspinatus with the outward rotation of the arm. Stabilisation of the shoulder joint during movement. This means it works to keep the head of the humerus in its socket. PAIN PATTERNS Trigger points in your teres minor can make it ache right at the location of these spots, but also send pain to other, more distant parts of your body. If your teres minor contains trigger points, it will mainly give you pain at the side of your shoulder. Beside that, pain can radiate slightly into the backside of your arm. Because of this, it can contribute to back of shoulder pain. In general, the movements that will cause pain or that may be impaired are the ones where you rotate your shoulder outwards and reach backwards like putting on your jacket. Problems in the teres minor rarely occur alone but rather in combination with other muscles of your shoulder joint that have similar functions. SELF-MASSAGE WITH A TENNIS BALL To massage the teres minor I recommend using a massage ball or a tennis ball. Place the ball on the muscle and on the outer edge/border of your shoulder blade, respectively. Then bend your knees and lean against a wall. Slowly roll over the muscle and search for tender muscle tissue. Massage each painful spot with a couple of rolling motions.

02.01.2022 I just want to update you on the status of my practice in light of the recent easing of restrictions in relation to COVID19. The South Australian government is now allowing remedial massage to occur with some caveats in place. This is not just a return to business as usual for massage therapists even though it may seem like it. Some of the caveats around remedial massage relate to rigorous screening to determine the medical necessity for treatment, the clinical context in... which treatment takes place and the need to follow specific practice guidelines. Australia’s public health response to COVID19 has been incredibly successful. With new infections daily now in the single digits, it is completely understandable that people might start to think that going back to regular remedial massage is an appealing proposition. I would love to have a treatment myself! Safety remains my number one concern for all my clients, some of whom are from vulnerable and at-risk populations. Since my profession involves being in close proximity and sharing the air for an extended time in a small room, a virus like COVID19 can be spread very quickly despite the best infection control and hygiene precautions. And since social distancing is one of the key strategies that has helped Australia to smash the curve, the decision to reopen remains complicated for me. As long as social distancing measures are required to support the Government’s suppression strategy, I have to think really hard about my reason for violating that and whether the benefits outweigh the risks. The other complication is that the government has stated that I can reopen with strict guidelines in place but there are currently no specific guidelines for the massage therapy industry. My association, AMT, has just convened a biosecurity planning committee to create a return-to-practice roadmap for massage therapists. They are advising me to hold off practicing until they have released a biosecurity plan. AMT is also closely monitoring the government’s progress on testing and contact tracing. They believe that it is important to establish the extent of undetected community transmission through sentinel testing to help massage therapists mitigate the risks of asymptomatic transmission of COVID19 in the massage therapy clinical context. I have also attached AMT’s latest media release which explains their position in more detail. For the reasons stated above, I have decided to delay reopening my practice a little longer. I will keep you updated on developments as they arise. Thank you for your support and understanding & please take care of yourselves & those around you. Leigh