Exercise is extremely important for everyone, especially for women after having a baby. Exercise can not only help assist your body in recovering from a vaginal delivery or re-strengthen the core following a cesarean section but for improving energy levels, overall mental health and mood. Every pregnancy is different, so it is important to speak.. read more →
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis or DRAM is a separation of the mid-section of the rectus abdominis muscle (one of the 6-pack core muscles) along the fibrous linea alba (which is the line that sits midline). It is an extremely common occurrence in pregnancy with some studies noting it to occur in 66% of women in their.. read more →
We are near the end of a long year and it is coming to the time where so many of us take a much-needed break. However, from a biomechanical point of view, holidays and travel can be completely different to our day to day movements and can lead to flare ups of pain and injury… read more →
and what does it do? The “Core” is used to describe a group of muscles, which provide stability for the body, in particularly the spine and pelvis. It is also often referred to as your core cylinder or a cylinder of support due to the position and orientation of these muscles. The main muscles that.. read more →
There always seems to be someone telling you to strengthen your core, whether that be your treating practitioner, government guidelines or the media, but what does this mean, and how is it going to help your back pain? What Is Your Core? Your true core is made up of a cylinder of support that comprises.. read more →
Finding the right pillow can be really hard work (or a real pain in the neck!), choosing the wrong one can be the difference between a good night’s sleep and a restless night, which can then result in neck pain and tension. With most of us spending at least one third of our day in.. read more →
Dry Needling therapy began around the early 1900’s but quickly developed as a useful and safe treatment option for patients suffering from both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. Dry Needling is a technique in relieving pain originating from many sources especially local muscle trigger points also known as Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP’s). Placing an acupuncture.. read more →