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4 Strange Sciatica Causes
Think sciatica is only caused by spinal injury? Your jeans and shoes may tell a different story. (Written by Reginald Q. Knight, MD, MHA Article taken from Spine Universe) Sciatica is a debilitating set of symptoms caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve. It...
ENJOYING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS??
Are you filling your days with lots of activities and enjoying the benefits? Fresh air Quality family time Exercise What about the unwelcome side effects…………? Sore back & shoulders Stiff and painful muscles Weak, tired and dehydrated Did you know that Massage...
EXPOSING 3 MYTHS ABOUT MASSAGE
MYTH NUMBER 1: We only need to seek massage when something is wrong with us Simply not true. It is well known that massage can be beneficial in reducing muscular pains and spasm, reducing the chronic pain of injuries and helping with injury rehabilitation. However,...
Does Anxiety = Muscle Pain?
Recent studies have shown a strong relationship between anxiety and muscle pain. Anxiety is a normal feeling to encounter; however when one experiences excessive worry, tension, and anxious feelings on a daily basis then it can cause very significant physical symptoms...
Coming out of winter hibernation? Spring Clean Your Body and Massage Away the Winter Blues
Birds are singing and the days are getting warmer and longer; it’s time to start moving the body and get active again! Winter is nearly over and Spring is just around the corner. Your body may be waking up from ‘hibernation’ - your mind blossoming with ideas around...
The incredible secret behind fixing all types of pain quickly and effectively!
SLM Bodywork Therapy Ever heard yourself say “I wish I could be PAIN FREE”… Well now you can! SLM Bodywork Origins SLM stands for ‘Steve Lockhart’s Myotherapy’. He developed this style of bodywork following his training under John Guttenbeil in the late 1980s. It...
What is the difference between Physiotherapy and Remedial Massage?
Are you trying to figure who to go to for your annoying back ache, creaky neck or stubborn shoulder pain but not sure where to start? Are you confused about whether you need to book an appointment with the physio or with your local remedial massage therapist? Here...
MASSAGE THERAPY LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure has more misconceptions than nearly any other medical condition. Here are some common misconceptions according to the Australian Heart Association: Myth: High blood pressure has many symptoms Fact: High blood pressure has NO symptoms. That's why...
Stretching – Exercises for your back
Back stretches when done on a regular basis will maintain the flexibility of your spinal ligaments, muscles and fascia. Maintaining back mobility by doing a few regular back stretching exercises is extremely important in terms of preventing back pain. Why do back...
How does SLM differ from Remedial Massage Therapy?
SLM BODYWORK (MYOTHERAPY) What does SLM stand for? SLM stands for ‘Steve Lockhart’s Myotherapy’. He developed this style of bodywork following his training under John Guttenbeil in the late 1980s. It is a hands-on form of bodywork influenced largely by ancient...
