WHAT IS IT Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain. The piriformis muscle can also irritate the nearby sciatic nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain). In a survey conducted […]
CONTINUE READINGLets Talk “Tech Neck” The Mechanics of Tech Neck Young adults age 18 to 24 send or receive an average of 109.5 text messages on a typical day. While this constant use of electronic devices may be great for keeping in touch and staying informed, it’s not great for the human body. Having your head […]
CONTINUE READINGEvery middle-to-long distance runner, whether amateur or professional, must know the correct running technique to get to the finish line safely. Every human body is different and has a unique way of running, and the technique you have may not be applicable to the next person. It’s a matter of having your own running technique […]
CONTINUE READINGLower back pain is very common. Around 80% of Australians experience back pain and 10% have significant disability as a result. People of all ages are affected by back pain, and although it generally clears up in a few days or weeks, sometimes back pain can be ongoing. We commonly get back pain from the […]
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If you are feeling lower back pain there is a good chance that the cause is a tight and short psoas muscle (pronounced SO-as). This large internal muscle connects the lumbar spine with the giant femur, literally threading through the pelvis to connect the torso and the legs. It is used when you lift, jump, […]
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The Glute Bridge Due to modern living, most people’s movement patterns are poor as a result of our work and lifestyle choices. We spend most of our days crouched in a seated position behind a computer. All this sitting has lead to the usually strong gluteal muscles to become weak, which then leads to […]
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Myotherapy is a specialized form of manual therapy that focuses on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the soft tissue mechanisms of the body. When we say soft tissue we mean: muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia (connective tissue) and nerves. Basically these are all the main support for our skeletal structures also and often a myotherapist […]
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