Stretching
What are the benefits of stretching? Research shows that stretching increases flexibility, improves range of motion, and improves function of injured or painful muscles. Stretching may also reduce risk of injury, and certain types of stretching may improve muscle performance. One common belief about stretching is that stretching reduces soreness after physical activity. However, based […]
What is Diastasis and what do I do about it?
Diastasis recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominus or ‘six-pack’ muscles. This muscle is connected down the midline of the stomach by the linea alba (connective tissue). Diastasis is common during and following pregnancy – a gap in the rectus abdominus muscle occurs to make room for the growing baby. In […]
Myofascial Dry Cupping: What is it and how does it work?
Have you ever been watching sport on TV and seen an athlete walk out with circular bruise like marks on their body? Well that would be a sign that they have had some myofascial dry cupping treatment! Dry Cupping involves plastic cups being placed on the treatment area with a suction using a hand held […]
Pelvic Floor and Breathing
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that support the bladder, uterus (womb) and bowel. The openings from these organs, the urethra from the bladder, the vagina from the uterus and the anus from the bowel pass through the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles attach to your pubic bone at the […]
Unlocking Relief: Physiotherapy for Back Spasms
Back spasms are sudden, involuntary contractions of the muscles in the lower back, often resulting in acute pain and discomfort that can significantly impact one’s quality of life. These spasms can be a response to an underlying issue, such as poor posture, muscle strain, or conditions like herniated discs. While back spasms can be alarming […]