Many people call us questioning what their private health will cover? This is a difficult question, as it depends on their specific fund and the level of cover. The best way to find out how much your private health insurance covers is to call your health insurer directly. If you would like to compare your […]
What Does Posture Mean? Posture can be a sign of many different things happening in the body. Poor posture can often occur from your physical habits and/or emotional and stress related issues. There is much more to good posture than simply sitting up straighter or correcting yourself at your work station or other activities that […]
Myotherapy For Headaches A large percentage of our population suffer from headaches these days due to our labor-intensive, sedentary work culture. A recent survey that was conducted by the World Health Organisation showed that tension-type headaches are among the most prevalent pain related issues facing humans. People often find relief from pain-killers or rest, however […]
What Is Restless Leg Syndrome? Restless Leg Syndrome is an issue that results in twitchy legs and often causes an overwhelming urge to move the legs. People suffering from RLS experience pulling sensations, itchiness, pins and needles and aching or throbbing in the legs. Symptoms are generally experienced at night when the person is sitting […]
Back pain is a major issue in the modern world, affecting 70-80% of Australians at some stage during their lifetime. The vast majority of these individuals (almost 70%) will experience acute back pain (which lasts for 6-12 weeks), whereas the remaining (30%) will go on to develop chronic back pain (which lasts for more than […]
Deep tissue massage is a type of therapeutic massage that uses deeper pressure and slow strokes on the affected area in order to ease muscle tension and relieve pain. This type of massage is best suited for those who have aches and pains from tight or overused muscles, issues can include lower back pain, neck […]
Myotherapy is a type of physical therapy that is used to provide relief and treatment of musculoskeletal issues. It offers a tailored and affordable approach to resolve musculoskeletal pain. Myotherapy treats different types of disorders which can be both musculoskeletal as well as myofascial. So, what are the types of injuries we can treat with […]
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 […]
What Is Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain is considered to be pain in the area from where the ribs end to where the hips start and can be anything from mild to severe pain. For some clients it can resolve itself in a few days or weeks, but for many people it becomes an […]
What Is The Carpal Tunnel The carpal tunnel is a path through the wrist that holds vital structures such as the median nerve, arteries, veins and tendons. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in the wrist and hand which is caused by an impingement of your median nerve as it passes through the wrist. Some […]