Lumbar instability refers to an excessive movement or lack of support in the lumbar spine (lower back) due to weakened or injured structures, such as muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral discs. This can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulty with movement, and may result from factors like injury, degenerative disc disease, poor posture, or muscle imbalances. read more
A chronic health condition is a long-lasting health issue that can affect daily functioning and overall well-being. Examples include diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and chronic pain conditions. These conditions often require ongoing management and can have complex interactions with lifestyle, mental health, and social factors. read more
Have you ever wondered what the differences were between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and a Chiropractor? Have you ever thought which modality was more suited to your condition or injury? Here is a rough guide on what you need to know between the modalities and why one would be useful compared to the other. read more
The days are getting shorter and it has certainly become colder quickly this year! It’s a harder time of the year to remain active when it’s raining and dark outside and we are about to run into coughs and colds season. Here are my top tips for staying healthy over winter. read more
Did you know that we have about 650 muscles in the human body and we need them to do anything and everything? So when does muscle mass start to reduce? read more
Are you unsure of how to warm up properly for an upper body work out? Or do you find that you are jumping into an upper body work out without a proper warm up and find your body is really stiff, and end up injuring yourself? Then you may want to look into a proper upper body warm up routine that will prepare your body for an intense work out and will also prevent the chances of an injury occurring. read more
2024 has just begun and many of you have made the New Year’s resolution to get into the gym or to get back to exercising regularly, with the intention to get strong and fit. Perhaps, some of you are blindly going into the gym with no knowledge or minimal experience on what to do or how to even get to your goal. So here are three tips for starting a strength program: read more
Have you been experiencing shoulder pain lately? Do you feel like it has progressively become stiffer and you have noticed a restriction in range of motion? Then you may be suffering from Adhesive Capsulitis, otherwise known as ‘frozen shoulder’. read more
Knee pain during exercise is a common concern that can significantly hinder your fitness journey. Whether you&'re an avid runner, a fitness enthusiast, or someone just starting a workout routine, experiencing discomfort in your knees can be both frustrating and discouraging. read more
