Struggling to lift your arm? Recently acquired a shoulder injury that you can’t seem to recover from? You may be suffering from adhesive capsulitis – commonly known as frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder is the scarring, thickening and shrinkage of the joint capsule that results in a severe loss of motion…
A massage is a real treat, and this includes a good foot massage. However, many of us find it hard to make time to visit a clinic or spa. When we do carve out time for a massage, we might opt for a back or shoulder massage through habit, leaving…
You may have heard of lymphatic drainage massage but feel unsure about what it involves. Not all massage is suitable for everyone, but when done correctly, lymphatic drainage massage can be incredibly beneficial. Lymph fluid is a form of infection-fighting white blood cells that flow throughout our bodies through our…
We’ve all experienced it. It’s mid-afternoon and suddenly, your energy levels drop. An afternoon slump (or a 3pm slump as it’s often called), can bring your day to a sudden halt, cancelling any plans of productivity you may have had. But all is not lost, throughout this article we will…
Cycling is a versatile, accessible sport that can help your entire body get the exercise it needs. Not only does cycling utilise all of your major muscle groups, but helps with focus, stamina, balance and shifting hard-to-reach fat. What’s more, cycling can be enjoyed by most people, including children and…
Should I choose a physiotherapist or remedial massage practitioner? Depending on the nature of your injury or issue, both physiotherapy and remedial massage will set out to treat it. Typically, injuries should be address by a physiotherapist but again, that is dependent on the nature of the injury – if…
What is sciatica? Sciatica is the term used to refer to pain along the sciatic nerve. Sciatica pain occurs when nerve roots that make up the sciatic nerve become pinched or compressed. It starts in the lower back, follows through the hips and buttocks, and down the legs along the sciatic nerve…
It’s wedding season! At least, it is at the time of writing this. Spring is the perfect time to get hitched: the sky is clear, the air is warm, the flowers are blooming – it really just sings of romance and sunny days ahead. Aside from The Big Day itself,…
There are a number of reasons for why we might procrastinate ranging anywhere from “I can’t be bothered to do that right now” to “I have a crippling fear of failing this task”. Anywhere on this spectrum is valid. Human psychology is a broad and confusing thing.
A lot of families have a naughty corner, but what about the opposite? A wellness retreat should have a place in your home as well. This is where you enjoy dedicated ME time – time spent on yourself, with yourself, for yourself. This special place is designed to nurture you…
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We hope you’ve been saving up those sick days because winter is on the way. It’s that time of year again. Time for sneezing, headaches, congestion and days spent in bed feeling sorry for yourself. Winter is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Winter Wonderland? We Australians are fortunate that our…
Aging. It’s an inevitable process for everyone, and yet it is the one we fight hardest against. We fight our hair with dyes and we fight our skin with creams. Supplements come in every colour of the rainbow for every organ in our body. There’s magnesium for the bones and…
You’re floating. Everything around you is soft, light, breezy. Your skin is glowing, your hair is silky. Never before have you felt so fresh, energised or optimistic. You are the queen of smelling good and feeling great. Invincible, untouchable; better than a million bucks. Stress? Pain? Tension? Never heard of…
