3 Ways to Get the Most from Your Private Health Insurance
Here's a question I get asked a lot: “Hi Mitch, I pay lots of money for private health insurance which I almost never use! Are there any ways I can look after my body while getting the most out of my health insurance benefits?" This is something that rings true for...
Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men
Did you know that men have pelvic floor muscles too? The male pelvic floor rests between the pubic bone at the front and the tail bone at the back. It helps keep the front and back passage closed and has a role in erectile function too! Pelvic floor training can be...
Chronic Pain. Is it all in your head? – Prof Lorimer Moseley
Did you know? Understanding your chronic pain is a more effective treatment than any pain medication on the market! I recently attended an Explain Pain conference in Melbourne where I heard from the world's leading pain experts - David Butler, Lorimer Moseley and Mark...
LBL (light bladder leakage)
Do you get light bladder leakage from time to time? How do you manage it? DID YOU KNOW: [list type="icon-arrow"] The most common form of urinary leakage is called “stress incontinence” and it affects at least one in three ladies after having a baby. Leaking urine is...
Ask a Physio – Prolapse
Q: “Hi Rachel, I am 54 years old and 3 months ago I had a hysterectomy. Ever since having the kids 20-odd years ago, I have had some heaviness down below especially after doing a long walk along the beach or tending to my garden. But now since the operation, I am...
Stumped about Christmas presents again this year? Massage Gift vouchers are the way to go.
Stumped about Christmas presents again this year? Make it easy with a Remedial Massage gift voucher. Give the gift of relaxation, healing and happiness. Our gift vouchers can be purchased for a 30 minute or 1 hour Remedial Massage. Our Remedial Massage therapists are...
Ask A Physio – You could be wrong about your core!
Q: “What are core muscles, and how can I use them properly?" A: Many people have different definitions of what 'core' muscles are. If you go to the gym you are probably familiar with how to exercise the big core muscles around your trunk, i.e. your Abs and Erector...
Ask A Physio – How to prevent injuries
Q: “I recently signed up to a new gym. I am afraid of getting injured like a few of my friends did. Can you please give some tips on how to prevent injuries?" A: There are a number of factors that commonly lead to new gym members sustaining injuries. Here are my top 5...
Ask A Physio – Ankle Injuries
Q: “I recently sprained my ankle, and now I’m afraid of rolling it again. How can I be sure that my ankle gets back to full strength and that I don’t get the same injury again?” A: Balance exercises are very important for preventing ankle injuries and returning your...
Sitting gives you a fat bum – literally!
Some of you may not like the title of this article- and I don’t blame you! You see, our weight is a good indicator of our general health. It is not a pretty topic, but is definitely an important one. It also might seem obvious or elementary that sitting increases the...