Blog posts from Vital Body Osteopath Auckland and Massage Therapy Specialists, Milford, Auckland, New Zealand - Vital Body Osteopathy And Massage

Vitality Tips - Foot Massage

31/1/2017

I love this little trick and it shows you what effect connective tissue has the whole body. Before you do this, try and touch your toes and make note of how far you can go. Next grab yourself a golf ball (the perfect size to fit under your feet) and massage the bottom of your feet by rolling your feet over the golf ball. This is easy to do while seated at your desk. Now try and touch your toes again. You should be able to go a lot further. Cool aye! And it’s great for tight calves and Plantar Fasciitis.

Tennis Elbow

30/1/2017

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is one of the most common upper body work-related disorders. Symptoms include pain over the outer elbow, and pain and weakness when performing activities requiring gripping, such as shaking hands and holding a glass of water.

Gift for New Clients

29/1/2017

We know that it can take a bit of convincing to make your loved one or friend try something new, particularly if they are in pain and just over it all. If you’ve been telling someone about our services for a while, send them along before the end of February and we’ll throw in a free tube of anti-flamme with their treatment.

Tuesday Tip - Managing Lower Back Pain

24/1/2017

Most of us have experienced lower back pain at some stage in our lives. In the clinic, we see a lot of extended lower backs (commonly called a sway back - though this is technically not the case), which is painful with long periods of standing or lying on your tummy.

Friday's Food Fix - Fish & Chips

20/1/2017

Don't you hate it when every one around you is talking about getting takeaways for dinner and you suddenly want it really badly!! This happened to me last night, but instead of stopping off at the local chippies I decided to make my own and was surprised at how quick and delish it was! This would make a great alternative to Friday nights Fish and Chips.

Ingredients:
Chips

Two kumera thinly sliced
1 tsp of dried thyme
1 tsp of dried smoked paprika
Salt and pepper (I used garlic salt)
Melted coconut oil

Dry Brushing

17/1/2017

The light stokes from a natural fibered brush is in itself a form of manual lymphatic drainage. Start from your feet and lightly sweep up your body, working towards the heart. This is perfect to do on dry skin in the morning before jumping in the shower.

How many treatments do I need?

11/1/2017

It depends…generally speaking if it’s a disruption to a structure with poor blood supply (think discs, ligaments, tendons) then recovery can take 3-6 months, but if it’s an acute muscles spasm or joint lock, you can expect to get some relief in 2-3 treatments.

Friday's Food Fix - Cauliflower Pizza

6/1/2017

I'm not going to lie, this one is slightly more time consuming than your normal pizza base, but so much better for you and a great way to still enjoy this treat if you are cutting out breads from your diet. I normally make a bigger batch and freeze some bases.

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