Structurally, your psoas muscles are the deepest muscles in your core. They attach from your 12th thoracic vertebrae to your 5th lumbar vertebrae through your pelvis and then finally attach to your femurs. In fact, they are the only muscles that connect your spine to your legs. Your psoas muscles allow you to bend your

What is the core, what muscles contribute to the core and why it is so important to strengthen these muscles? Depending on what literature you read ‘The Core’ is composed of as many as thirty-five different muscle groups connecting into the spine, hip area and pelvis. In order to simplify the Core muscles, I will

Muscle Relaxation The heat from the stones helps your muscles relax, allowing the massage therapist to manipulate your deep tissues more effectively. Overly tense muscles can hinder the massage procedure, so if your muscles are extremely tight or stiff, the heated stones may provide the extra relaxation you need for the massage to be beneficial

Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis (inflammation to the plantar fascia ligament) is most commonly caused by a strain injury causing micro tears to the ligament as it attaches to the heel bone (Calcaneus) or other areas of tightness on the sole of the foot. The inflamed tissue runs across the bottom of the foot. The plantar

Myo-facial cupping is a soft tissue therapy that involves applying plastic cups, decompressing and creating a vacuum that lifts the top layer of skin away from the fascia and connective tissue and muscles, blood and other fluids. This method of cupping stimulates the lymphatic system to remove toxins, lactic acid and stagnant blood from injuries

The practice of Yoga has been around for thousands of years, however, in today’s day and age, we see Yoga classes pop up everywhere. There are so many different styles, teachers and strengths of the practice, and often we see Yoga portrayed by those on social media and the internet who are young and bending

Urinary incontinence (UI) is essentially unwanted leakage of urine, whether it be a few drops or a total loss of bladder control. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in this. Up to half of adult women and 1 in 10 of adult men experience UI. Further, up to 64% of women who are pregnant will experience

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, approximately 1.2 million Australian adults have Cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is an umbrella term for a range of different heart conditions that involve narrowing of the blood vessels, blockages or structural abnormalities. Examples of these conditions include coronary artery disease, heart failure and congenital heart diseases. These conditions

Yes. Definitely… is the short answer. Cancer can affect any one of any age and therefore depending on the type, stage and location of the cancer, treatment plans will vary. This could include radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplants or surgery/removal. However, EXERCISE is a vital part of any cancer patient’s treatment.  An Exercise