Each day you spend a portion of time thinking about different parts of your body, for example some people may think about tightness in their shoulders, their teeth or hair when they look in the mirror, their legs on a run or arms in pilates. Everyones mental list would look a little different, but how […]

With the recent release of our new pure Magnesium Oil product we want to share why we love this powerful nutrient. Magnesium – It the most powerful relaxation nutrient available as it is a both a muscle and Central Nervous System relaxant. Many people are magnesium deficient without realising this one nutrient can have significant […]

The idea of having an appointment with your Osteopath over Telehealth might seem strange, and you are probably wondering how they can help when they aren’t able to touch you. Let me share with you a secret, as Osteopath’s a lot of what we do to help our patients and ease their pain isn’t about […]

By Dr Fauntine Lariba (Osteopath) Head and neck pain are common amongst corporate professionals due to the high stress and mostly sedentary nature of the work. Some simple considerations outlined below could prevent this pain from escalating into an injury that requires time, money and energy to manage.  DISCLAIMER: This list is by no means […]

Things that impact pain will vary for everyone. It depends greatly on the type of injury and the cause of pain. However, there is one thing that is common for everyone, no matter the injury… Stress!  LET’S TALK ABOUT STRESS! When our mind perceives stress, a change occurs in our nervous system and our hormones react […]

By Dr Fauntine Lariba (Osteopath) Warm ups may not be the goal of training but this preparation phase is still important. Without a warm up we won’t be able to reap the full benefits of our workout and we also increase our likelihood of sustaining an injury.  A comprehensive warm up should include 3 components: […]

By Dr Fauntine Lariba (Osteopath) Excising away from your usual training space can impose a number of challenges. Below are 5 points that are relevant for everyone who is climbing aboard the home workout train.  1. Pretty good is pretty good  Training at home probably means you don’t have the space, equipment and guidance that […]

If you currently sit in a chair for long periods, there is a good chance you will start to experience back pain, tension or tightness. When it comes to reversing “chair-itis” we need to start with you hips. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO WORK ON MY HIPS? If you sit all day! […]

If you have recently seen an Osteopath from our team you have most likely been given an exercise to do at home.  Prescribed exercises are awesome (of course I think that, it is a huge part of my work) they are tailored to your specific injury, pain and speed up your rate of recovery! Everyone wants […]

What’s the hype about Collagen, and why it could be a good option to supplement? Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It makes up our connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles) and has functions such as strengthening our bones and improving the structure of our skin. The thing is, as we age […]