Posture is something that most people become aware of and want to improve at some point in their lives. Having good posture enables us to minimise the stress on our connective tissues, reduce the stress on our spine, and importantly allows our organs to function at 100%. When we think about good posture we often…
DetailsGoing through the healthcare education system we often incorrectly get taught about the “pain pathways” when learning about the intricacies of our nervous system. However put simply our nervous system comprises of inputs and outputs connected by a master control centre. Our inputs come from mechanical pressure, temperature or chemical sensitivity. These inputs stimulate the…
DetailsWhen you break down many injuries in the body there are a few common culprits that are responsible for multiple problems. The hips are one of these culprits that are often underestimated. Our hips are involved in most major movements of the body. They are essential for walking, sitting, bending and when looking at their…
DetailsWe are all faced with some adversity throughout life, however not everyone handles such adversity in the same way. Some people are faced with a problem and unfortunately it gets the better of them. Other people thrive and use life’s challenges to help them grow. These responses all come down to our basic mindsets. Mindset…
DetailsWhen we think about improving health, it is often referred to as “lifestyle modification”. But do we really change enough of our lifestyle to ensure that our body adapts the way in which we want it to? When people start an exercise program they often commit to changing their habits and incorporate 3 sessions a…
DetailsPeople often wonder what the benefits of taping a body part are. While in previous years rigid taping was used to support the joints where they were deemed “unstable”, new advances have resulted in the development of a different type of tape with unique properties. Kinesiotape is an elastic form of taping that have many…
DetailsMany people can relate to being told to “slow down” when exercising, but often no one explains why this is so important. Performing the exercises in a slow and controlled manor can be the difference between developing optimal strength and even reducing injury risk. While many assume that strength is built by lifting, pushing and pulling,…
DetailsWhen looking at humans in comparison to different species of the animal kingdom, it becomes apparent that although we may not be as competent as some other species in some specific skills, we are in fact a very good all rounder. While we may not be able to swim like many of the creatures that live in the…
DetailsThe health benefits of meditation have long been claimed by yoga instructors and enthusiasts alike. Over the past few years, research has produced significant insights into the effects of meditation on health and wellbeing. Some of the most interesting results have come from studies involving brain imaging, and it is exciting to know that the…
DetailsWhen people hear the words muscle memory, they generally associate these words with the body’s ability to make gains towards strength levels due to previous training. If a set of muscles have a history of performing specific movements, the memory of these movements remains and the body remembers how to coordinate them. This is a…
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