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‘Let’s go fly a kite’…
Why not try a spot of kite-flying? As well as the obvious physical and mental health benefits from exercising in the open air, you'll be giving your eyes a workout. Focusing on distant objects makes a welcome change from staring at a screen for hours on end. It...
Seated Hip Stretch
While in a seated position, cross your right leg over your straightened left leg. Hug your right knee with your left arm, making sure to keep your back straight. Hold this stretch for 30-60 seconds, and then repeat on the opposite side.
Sciatica
Sciatica describes pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, down through the buttock, hamstrings and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica is characterised by pain, numbness, and weakness in the...
Osteopathy Healthcare Week
Osteopathy Healthcare Week 2016 is coming 17-23 April Statistically Osteopathy is one of the fastest growing health professions in Australia. Osteopathy is a form of manual healthcare which recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it...
The Pelvic Floor
The “pelvic floor” refers to a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum (the large fused bone at the bottom of your spine, just above the tailbone). Like a sling or hammock, these muscles support the organs in the pelvis,...
Preventative Osteopathy
Preventive health is sometimes an underexposed aspect of the healthcare system. Any program or intervention that can improve your current physical and emotional health will in the long run decrease the possibility of incurring an injury or illness. Many aspects of...
Surviving Christmas
Christmas is typically one of the most stressful events of the year. The expense of buying gifts, the pressure of last minute shopping, and the heightened expectations of family togetherness can all combine to undermine our best intentions. Some practical tips that...
