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Shin Pain

21/2/2017

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There are many contributors to shin pain, and a good practitioner will consider them all before commencing treatment. Typically in runners it’s the result of a sudden increase in training, a change of training surfaces or shoes. This can cause or highlight impaired calf muscle function, poor movement of the hip, knee, ankles joints and pronated feet.

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Connective Tissue / Myofascial Release

20/2/2017

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Connective tissue is a complex structure that surrounds pretty much every tissue of the body – from nerves to muscles and everything in between. It’s vital for providing form to the body as well as assisting in the delivery of nutrients and fluids. The best way to understand it is to look at your common sausage…our muscles are represented by the sausage meat (muschy), the connective tissue is the white casing around it (giving it shape).

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Friday Food Fix - Apple Streusel Muffins

17/2/2017

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My recent baking efforts are these little muffins.  Another great breakfast on the go idea - I heat them up and have them with a sprinkle of home made granola and blob of greek yoghurt...yum!  but they would be a great little snack to.  Enjoy ;-)

Click on this link to find the recipe.​
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Lower Back Pain

15/2/2017

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Lower back pain is the most frequent condition I treat in the clinic, unsurprisingly with most of us experiencing it at some point in our lives. There are many causes of lower back pain including disc, ligament, muscles, nerve and joint disruption. It is important to differentiate what is causing your back pain to establish the treatment appropriate for you. Your therapist will consider all of these by asking appropriate questions and doing relevant tests.

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How much sleep do we need?

15/2/2017

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We’ve all heard the experts tell us that most of us should be getting more sleep but we live busy lives and we need those extra hours up to finish deadlines or catch up with chores, it makes us more productive right? Answer is not at all…and to make matters worse, our lack of sleep contributes to weight gain. You know I’m all about keeping the message simple, so here’s what you need to know:

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Should You Be Rolling Your IT Band?

13/2/2017

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​I'm not saying don't do it, but it's just not as effective as we are lead to believe and there are way more effective ways to release it (and less painful!)
Here's what we know about the ITB
  • It's connective tissue so has very little contractile properties (hence painfully rolling on it is not going to make much difference in it's length anyway)
  • It's designed to have some tension to support your lateral quads and hamstrings, so stop trying to make it loose!
How do you stretch it?
I like to think of the ITB as guitar string which is controlled by the tuning pegs at the top. ITB tension is controlled by the glute max and TFL (shown below). So if you want to stretch it, grab a rubber ball and start rolling in those muscles. Way more effective and kinder!
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Friday's Food Fix - Paleo Pumpkin Muffins

10/2/2017

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I love these little guys and they are perfect for breakfast on the go.  I keep mine in the freezer and grab one out when needed.  Pumpkin takes no time at all to steam or I throw extra pumpkin in when roasting veges and use it for whipping up a batch.  Enjoy ;-)

http://balancedbites.com/2012/09/easy-recipe-pumpkin-cranberry-muffins-from-practical-paleo.html
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Benefits of Regular Massage

8/2/2017

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Massage is often referred to as a treat, but it is so much more than that.  We know regular massage plays an important part in supporting health and well-being, including:
  • Improving flexibility and range of motion
  • Reducing stress related hormones
  • Managing pain conditions and injuries
  • Stimulating circulation
  • Boosting the immune system
  • Reducing anxiety and depression
  • Promoting  sleep
  • Improving posture
  • Reducing  injury risk
  • Keeps you in tip-top working order (just ask our regular builders, plumbers etc!)
Many of our clients come to us weekly, bi-monthly and monthly depending on their needs. Have a chat to us about your needs and consider including regular massage as part of your health care.
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Power of Turmeric

6/2/2017

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We touched on the wonders of turmeric in our Facebook page recently. Turmeric and its main active ingredient, curcumin, are known to be strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatories.  Perfect for supporting your immunes system this time of year.
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So what is a sprain or strain?

6/2/2017

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Sprain
  • Stretch or tear of your ligament, which attaches bone to bone.
  • Mild to moderate sprain can involve localised pain, swelling and bruising.
  • Complete tear can mean loss of function of the joint. 

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Vitality tips - R.I.C.E

1/2/2017

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​R.I.C.E
If you’ve had a significant injury always seek medical advice.  In the interim, it’s standard practice to care for your injury using rest, ice, compression and elevation.  The sooner you can do this the better.
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    Mandy Crawford, Doctor of Osteopathy

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