Osteoarthritis (OA) can be seen as a barrier for athletes preventing them from being able to participate in exercise such as running. Recent studies have shown however, that exercise is actually needed to assist with recovery and ease the effects of OA on the body....

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On-site / At-desk massage corporate health sessions are the most effective intervention for decreasing the duration of musculoskeletal aches, pains or discomfort, and for increasing range of motion.  A Visit from a qualified massage therapist in the comfor...

Reducing inflammation can be one way to deal with joint pain.   Improvements in joint mobility, reduction of pain in motion and general fluidity of movement can be felt when we reduce inflammation.  

Many things contribute to inflammation including : 

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Far from being just an ingredient in your curry, the spice turmeric has been shown to have many health benefits – including natural anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing activity.  The root of turmeric is used widely to make medicine. It contains a yellow-colored chemica...

1. Strengthen your stomach and gluteal muscles

A Hormone released during pregnancy called relaxin causes the ligaments that connect your bones to become more flexible, making you more prone to pelvic pain and lower back pain. Strengthening your deep abdominal muscles wi...

Most of us will experience a headache from time to time, and headaches can be caused by all kinds of issues including dehydration, tension and stress, muscle tightness and injury. With common headaches, there are a few things we can do today to help reduce the pain and...

In the 1920s, physical trainer Joseph Pilates introduced Pilates into America as a way to help injured athletes and dancers safely return to exercise and maintain their fitness. Since then, Pilates has been adapted to suit people in the general community.

Pilates can be...

It is estimated that 70 - 90% of Australians will experience back pain at some point in their life*. Back pain can be debilitating and is very confusing and distressing for sufferers when it continues for days and weeks at a time.  Patients are often referred by medica...