How do you wind down at the end of the day? Do you consciously try to wind down? A lot of the time when I ask my patients how they like to wind down – a lot don’t make a conscious effort to do so, and/or assume I’m about to chastise them for not having […]

WHAT ARE TOE SPACERS? Toe spacers are a nifty little invention, that are designed to do exactly what they sound like – space out those toes of yours! A lot like the toe spacer you may have used when painting your toe nails – however these are made out of squishy silicone that makes the […]

By Dr Fauntine Lariba (Osteopath) Lower back pain is common amongst a number of adults and especially in those who find themselves sedentary for prolonged hours at work. Below are five simple considerations that could prevent this pain from escalating into an injury that requires time, money and energy to manage.  DISCLAIMER: This list is […]

Have you noticed feeling tighter in the jaw or a bit headache-y after a day of wearing your mask? Next time you’re wearing your mask, check in with how you are breathing and holding your jaw – you may be unconsciously doing so differently! Without even realising you may be gritting your teeth, clenching through […]

It has happened to most of us! (usually in times of stress)You wake up in the morning with a sore neck wondering what on earth you were dreaming about to wake up in this state. Then the stress kicks in, the googling begins and off you go down the rabbit hole. But what can you […]

If you have read part 1 of “5 quick and easy ways to improve your sleep hygiene”, you’ll be well on your way to cleaner sleep. Part 2 delves a little deeper into lifestyle changes that correlate with sleep improvement. You will most likely be able to relate to one or more of these common […]

Yoga is often seen as a very therapeutic form of exercise. However, there is still a risk of injury. Yoga can flare-up pre-existing injuries and it can cause new injuries too. When it comes to injury prevention in the studio there are several things you can do: Talk to your teacher about your past injuries […]

The 24 hours after any sort of manual therapy session is crucial for the trajectory of your healing and recovery of your pain or injury. We all know it feels great to get a treatment but you also wanting to be getting the most bang for your buck so you walk our feeling better and […]

Let’s get comfortable talking about how uncomfortable it is when you are bound up. Firstly, it’s nothing to be embarrassed about, just about everyone has experienced the discomfort of constipation at some point. Secondly, there are many causes for constipation, and it is important to investigate that with your GP/naturopath/trusted health care practitioner! In the […]

Over the past few months yoga studios have been reopening, gyms have been reopening and the fitness world is beginning to rebuild after an extended (and potentially much needed) break! As you return to the studio, you might notice you move a little differently. Maybe you’ve lost some strength, maybe you’re a bit stiffer and […]