With more than half of the world currently in some form of lockdown, many of us now have more free time. It is tough to not be able to live our lives how we usually do. I especially miss being able to see family and friends and play sport with others. Seeing that change is … Continue reading How to Build Healthy Habits
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Are we utilising all our resources in fighting this pandemic?
There is no denying that the impacts of COVID-19 are omnipresent in all of our lives right now. At the time of writing this, the death toll has nearly reached 96,000 people and unprecedented public health measures have been initiated around the globe. In Australia, we have rapidly mobilised the healthcare system in the best … Continue reading Are we utilising all our resources in fighting this pandemic?
The Tale of the Iron and the Chook.
There is no time like the present. Each moment rises and falls, without lingering. The difficulty humanity faces, is how to stay present in each passing moment. For falling into thoughts about the future or replaying the past can have catastrophic consequences. Sipping some freshly made chicken broth, the aromatics of star anise and cloves … Continue reading The Tale of the Iron and the Chook.
Osteopathy and Yoga: Looking at the body as a whole
Yoga and Osteopathy have a lot more in common than many people realise. As I type up my final treatment notes, I realise I have but a few minutes before my 6:45pm yoga class begins. I love the feeling I get after moving my body. Yet, as I settle into another child's pose and begin to … Continue reading Osteopathy and Yoga: Looking at the body as a whole
Too much of a good thing hurts!
Knee pain sucks, particularly when it's of your own volition. You see I love movement and when fuelled by passion and a stubborn nature, the prospect of improving my deep squat was too tempting. As a result I spent significant periods of time stretching, mobilising, kneeling and squatting. Unfortunately blinded by the potential self satisfaction … Continue reading Too much of a good thing hurts!
Why sciatica during pregnancy?
With motherhood fast approaching, there are a lot of new and exciting changes happening during pregnancy, but sciatica shouldn't be one of them. Frequently pregnant patients come in complaining about sciatic pain pointing accusingly at their low back. Whilst we know that roughly 1 in 2 pregnant women will suffer from back pain during their … Continue reading Why sciatica during pregnancy?
The perfect posture myth
Mention the word posture and it's as if those around you shift uncomfortably in their chairs. Perhaps the knee jerk reaction is a result of our childhood being filled with the 'sit up straight' and 'don't slouch' mantras overemphasised by our mums and dads. It appears that posture is often blamed for our aches and … Continue reading The perfect posture myth
It’s time we got moving
As an osteopath I deal with movement everyday. I also see how a reduction of movement leads to a body struggling with pain, dysfunction and illness. Our bodies are designed to move, even down to a cellular level. The movement of blood, lymph, neurotransmitters, cartilage, bone and immune cells all help to maintain health. The … Continue reading It’s time we got moving
Why walking is one of the most important things to do for your health.
How far do you walk each day? If you are an average Australian it's about 3.2km (1). Doesn't sound like a lot does it? The introduction of trains, cars and planes has made the issue of distance negligible. We can be halfway around the world or visit family 100's of km away in a single … Continue reading Why walking is one of the most important things to do for your health.
6 ways to chose the right practitioner for your complaint
Last week I was treating a patient of mine, who it appeared had seen just about everyone to help her with her pain. Unfortunately this isn't the first case of it's kind that I've seen, in fact many patients with persistent pain have this all too familiar narrative. As the inevitable silence descended down upon the … Continue reading 6 ways to chose the right practitioner for your complaint
