Due to the classic office worker posture, many of our Perth CBD clients present with headaches and migraines. It has been found that the upper 3 joints of the cervical spine – C0/1, 1/2 and 2/3 (between the base of the skull and the first cervical vertebrae (C1), C1 and 2 and C2 and 3) have a direct input to the nerve pathways that send information to the part of the brain that controls head pain and headaches. Due to a keen interest in the field of physiotherapy treatment techniques for h...
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Evoluent Mouse Many of our patients use their mouse for extended periods of day and don’t give too much thought to the type of mouse they are using and the mouse position. Long hours of computer use can lead to overuse and repetitive strain injuries to the wrist, forearm, shoulder and neck. The Evoluent Mouse is one of the most popular mice on the market to relieve and prevent RSI, shoulder, wrist, and forearm pain. The Evoluent Mouse is an effective ergonomic aid that help...
Pregnancy brings many changes to the body, some of which can cause discomfort or lessening of your optimum health. Here is a guide for expectant mums to keep themselves in great shape, lessen the impact of pregnancy on the body and promote quicker recovery after child-birth. Posture: Throughout your pregnancy, your posture changes due to your growing baby. An excessive “sway back” posture can lead to lower back and pelvic pain. Stand nice and tall! Think about a long line going through you...
itballs, Swiss balls or exercise balls are becoming more and more common and are used by many people at the home and in the gym for various different types of exercise and fitness activities. Many of you may have seen people around your office or at home using a fitball while sitting and working at a desk. You may have wondered yourself, would this be good for me? As a general rule, the use of a fitball in place of an office chair is not good for the spine or the body and the reasons why will...
People of all ages and fitness levels have become addicted to stair climbing and its benefits, and it is even being discussed as being added as a new sport in coming Olympic games. So the big question this month is ‘is stair running for me’. What are the positive and negatives of stair climbing? Jacob’s ladder is one of Perth’s most spectacular sights. With views across the city and the Swan River it should be on all tourists to do list. It is also a very popular place to exercise whilst e...
