May
15
2019
What is pain? The Oxford dictionary describes pain as an unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury.¹
It’s the body’s alarm system to alert you that something is wrong, that there is actual or potential damage to the body.
If...
Apr
03
2019
As winter sports begin, so does the potential risk of associated injuries. Sports that require sprinting, kicking, acceleration and change of direction have an increased risk of participants developing soft tissue injuries, specifically hamstring injuries.
What causes hamstring injuries?
Hamstring...
Mar
15
2019
For the majority of the population, driving is an essential part of everyday life. Quite often it is something we don’t even think about, we simply get in the car to get to where we are going and don’t...
Mar
01
2019
How can foam rolling help me?
The foam roller is a self-myofascial tool which helps to release tight muscles and decrease tension in connective tissue known as fascia. This is a great way for you to improve flexibility and decrease...
Feb
13
2019
Also known as L-ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is an essential vitamin used every day for growth and repair of tissues, it helps to form connective tissue which is needed in all areas of the body from bone, cartilage, to...
Jan
21
2019
Dry needling and Myofascial cupping are effective adjunct therapies in the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints.
The application of both Dry needling and Myofascial cupping require further training, and can be useful in complementing manual “hands on” therapy you receive from...
