Many people that come into our clinics believe they have bad posture. Poor posture can be a sign of many different things occurring in your body. Your posture, or the way you hold yourself and move often relates to your physical health/habits as well as your emotional and stress levels. Achieving better posture requires much […]
Roll up onto the sit bones by imagining a little more space between your pubic bone and your ribcage….
Chairs, whether office chairs, lab chairs, school chairs, home chairs or sofas are meant to provide us maximum comfort so that we can perform the desired functions or enjoy our free time. Unfortunately, this is not always true and there is more and more evidence showing that prolonged sitting whether at home or office can […]
This is a difficult question! It really depends on how you define the term “posture” as it can mean many different things. Definition: “The position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose” (Merriam-Webster). Posture or Structure? | Can Remedial Massage Help Posture? If you google ‘posture’ you will see the […]
Do you think you have poor posture? Do you think your desk is to blame? What steps have you taken to improve your posture?
Doing a pec stretch regularly can be a great option for modern workers. A common postural complaint and one that can be exacerbated by office work is forward or rounded shoulders.
This Levator Scapulae Stretch can be used daily to maintain flexibility in the neck.
Your Postural Health Goals Like all forms of treatment there are things a remedial massage therapist should be aware of and as a result it is important to find a highly qualified and experienced practitioner. All of our remedial massage therapists at Melbourne Combined Natural Therapies are fully qualified and have years of experience […]
Remedial Massage for Postural Imbalances One of the most common muscular imbalances we see in our Melbourne clinic is excessively tight chest muscles and weak back muscles. This is generally caused by spending long periods with our arms outstretched using keyboards, smart phones, tablets or driving. This results in shortening of the pec muscles in […]