If you live with chronic pain, you've likely heard it all before: “Push through it,” “Mind over matter,” or the old favourite, “No pain, no gain.” While these slogans might work in a gym setting or a motivational poster, they’re not helpful, and are often harmful, when it comes to long-term pain conditions. read more
Do you wake up in the morning with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel? Does your foot ache after long periods of standing, walking, or running? Have you noticed the discomfort eases after moving around, only to return later in the day? read more
Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is best described as a common postural presentation caused by a muscular imbalance affecting the shoulder complex and the neck. This imbalance is caused by key muscle groups in the front and back of our upper body being equally weak in some parts and tight in other parts. read more
Is it a headache or is it neck pain?? The answer is… sometimes it’s actually both! Cervicogenic headaches are usually felt at the back of the head and are caused by tension and pain in the back of your neck. read more
Have you heard about cupping therapy? Are you wondering what it is and how it could help you? Does cupping even work? read more
Walking is a great form of exercise that is easy to do, doesn’t have to take a long time, doesn’t cost anything and needs no equipment. It's also a great form of exercise that can provide benefit for anyone and everyone! read more
The percentage of desk based jobs are well and truly on the rise as tech based industries increase and production jobs begin to rely less on physical labour. But what does that mean for bodies that thrive on physical movement? read more
Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal (the space that houses the spinal cord and nerves) narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This narrowing can occur in any part of the spine, but it's most common in the lumbar spine (lower back) and cervical spine (neck). read more
Do you constantly experience that nagging pain around your knee? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic condition where pain arises from the patellofemoral joint and can be felt at the front, side and back of the knee. read more
There are many system changes that occur during pregnancy, which can affect both the mother and the baby. Massage is a perfect way to alleviate and manage some of the uncomfortable changes that you may go through. It can ease the normal body aches and pains that come with carrying a baby, along with promoting general wellbeing for the mother. read more
