Michelle Maconachie Remedial Massage Therapy in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Massage therapist

Michelle Maconachie Remedial Massage Therapy

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 439 256 643

Address: 22 Laurie St 4869 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.michelleking.com.au

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25.01.2022 Could your stressed psoas muscle be causing your back pain?

23.01.2022 What does the piriformis muscle have to do with sciatic nerve pain? Watch the full animation here: http://bit.ly/1sxPw85

22.01.2022 We’ve all been there, your back goes into a spasm, you take whatever action it is that makes the pain go away and hey presto, in a few days it’s gone, problem s...olved! Sorry to burst your bubble but unfortunately it is completely the opposite. Unfortunately, most people believe that when the pain goes away, the problem does, too. This is a common misconception, the truth is, even though the pain may ease up for a while, if you haven’t figured out what caused it in the first place, that cause is still there, lurking, waiting to flare up again. Of course, figuring out what causes back pain isn’t always easy. If you have had a fall or some other trauma, then it’s not difficult to figure out why your back hurts. But in nearly all cases, the pain is caused by any number of things, things you may not have even thought about. You need to investigate what unhealthy conditions may be developing in your body and, more important, what’s creating those conditions. Poor posture, diet, exercise, lack of flexibility, de-hydration, it could be a number of things all conspiring against your back but to truly be pain free your goal is to pinpoint the causes and treat the cause not the symptoms. See more

22.01.2022 Build strong back and abdominal muscles with these 7 simple exercises.

21.01.2022 A healthy spine moves fluidly through a full range of motion at each movable segment, but the spine is not supposed to be extremely flexible. Your hips, shoulde...rs, knees, and ankles are built to hinge; your back is not. For your spine to remain stable, the flexibility at the level of the vertebrae should be minimal. When you bend from the waist you distort the natural curves of the spinal column. Some vertebrae are hyperflexed (overextended), while others are hypoflexed (reduced mobility). The natural S-shape of the spinal column should be retained while bending forward. To avoid injury and brace your spine properly, you need to extend your back in a straight line from your buttocks to your neck and literally hinge from your hip joint. If you hinge at the hips when you want to bend forward it will remove pressure from the discs and place it on the muscles surrounding the vertebrae, which then form a brace for the spine. When you correct your movement patterns, all of the tension, compression, and friction go to the hips and posterior chain that were designed to cope with this work instead of the tiny spinal muscles that were not.

18.01.2022 Without magnesium we could not produce energy, our muscles would be in a permanent state of contraction, and we could not adjust the levels of cholesterol produ...ced and released into the blood stream. Magnesium ions regulate over 300 biochemical reactions in the body through their role as enzyme co-factors. They also play a vital role in the reactions that generate and use ATP, the fundamental unit of energy within the body’s cells.

18.01.2022 You may get different answers to this question, depending on who you ask.

18.01.2022 Many of us may have bone spurs but they will often go undetected for years due to the fact that they often produce no symptoms. However, in some cases they can ...cause pain and loss of motion in your joints. Joint damage from osteoarthritis is the most common cause of bone spurs. As osteoarthritis breaks down the cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones, your body attempts to repair the loss by creating bony projections near the damaged area. They can affect any joint including your spine and the symptoms vary depending on where the bone spurs are. Examples include: Spine. Bone spurs on your vertebrae can narrow the space that contains your spinal cord. These bone spurs can pinch the spinal cord or its nerve roots and can cause weakness or numbness in your arms or legs. Knee. Bone spurs in your knee may make it painful to extend and bend your leg. The bony growths can get in the way of bones and tendons that keep your knee operating smoothly. Hip. Bone spurs can make it painful to move your hip, although you might feel the pain in your knee. Depending on their placement, bone spurs can reduce the range of motion in your hip joint.

14.01.2022 INSTAGRAM: WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/FUNCTIONALPATTERNS Nearly 2.5 MILLION VIEWS! Thank you all for the support! #functionalpatterns #realfunctionaltraining #movementthatmatters

13.01.2022 The Multifidi, Erector Spinae and Quadratus Lumborum muscles are key in bracing the spine whilst in extension. If your posture is poor these muscles will become... overworked and fatigue leading to a spine that is unable to relax, hamstrings that cannot lengthen and gluteal muscles that are unable to function with strength and power. If your posture and movement quality is good then these three groups of muscles along with the rotators and interspinales will hold your spine in extension and enable you to move correctly by removing pressure from the discs and placing it on the muscles that surround the vertebrae which will ultimately mean a reduction in back pain for you. See more

13.01.2022 This nice graphic illustrates the health hazards of sitting all day, especially with poor posture.

13.01.2022 This 85-year-old granny is standing tall thanks to the power of yoga: http://nyp.st/2aX34JN

12.01.2022 What is the worst thing you can do to your neck?

12.01.2022 It's not just an indulgence: Massage therapy can help alleviate sciatic pain.

11.01.2022 Lower back strain can be accompanied by muscle spasms, as your body tries to stabilize your injury. Watch the whole animation here: http://bit.ly/1BMiKsZ

11.01.2022 Understanding the anatomy of your lower spine can help you communicate more effectively with your doctor.

10.01.2022 I have made posts before listing the multitude of problems the hamstring, if too tight, can cause but lets take a look at them one by one. Lower back pain. The ...origin of this group of three muscles is the sit bones and they insert into the knee. When muscles are short and tight they draw origin closer to insertion literally dragging the pelvis towards the knees. Aesthetically your bottom is going to be flat and your abdomen will be forced out. For your lower back it means that when you bend to pick something up because of that drag you are unable to hinge at the pelvis so the lower back takes the strain. So there you have it, why your tight hamstrings may be the cause of your lower back pain. First image shows the pull on the lower back as you bend if hamstring is too tight, the second image shows the "hinge" if they are flexible. It is very easy to see how the lower back is taking all the strain in the first image. See more

09.01.2022 Tip #2: Sleep on your back if you can.

05.01.2022 Common Posture Problems & How to Fix Them

03.01.2022 Lower-back pain can be triggered by so many varying factors and, in many cases a combination of those factors. Overuse, muscle strain, and trauma to muscles, li...gaments, bones, and discs make the back vulnerable to injury and reinjury. If you perform the same motion over and over without a properly braced spine, you can develop repetitive back strain and injure your discs and vertebrae. Therefore if your posture is poor due to short, tight or weak muscles, then your bones are going to be drawn out of alignment meaning your functionality will be impaired. Bending, lifting, running, reaching, and sitting all involve your back muscles. If you are not moving properly, your spine, particularly your lumbar spine, will be subjected to significant wear and tear. See more

02.01.2022 ‘Text neck’ is becoming an ‘epidemic’ and could wreck your spine.

02.01.2022 Upper back pain is more common that you'd guess. Causes of upper back pain include joint dysfunction, degenerated or herniated discs, and more.