Exercise is the best medicine for nearly everything, and we have written about it ad nauseum. However, exercise should be something that you look forward to, and that allows you to enjoy the psychological benefits as well as the physical benefits. So, in honour of Men’s Health Week, we put our heads together to come…
There are few joys in life comparable to bringing home a new baby. However, this time of excitement is often accompanied by a sense of uncertainty, especially if this is your first time on the baby rollercoaster and you’re still unsure of what to expect. Of course, there will be plenty of people along the…
I was having a rant recently, those who know me know that this is not a rare or isolated event. Anyway this particular rant was at one of my kids soccer matches and one of the mums asked me what I do, and then asked me “do you work with kids?” and then “how do…
Kristen Brace is a Massage Therapist, but her passion is running. Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Kristen and ask her a few questions about her trail running. Kristen competes at a level that most of us could not even contemplate, she is a talented athlete, and it was fantastic to hear…
With Autumn under way – not that you would know it…some of us will pull out our boots and shin pads and lace up for another season of soccer. For those who play at high level, training started months ago, but for the rest of us amateurs, who are out there to try some of…
The dreaded ACL injury! It’s notorious for its debilitating impact on knee stability and the long stint of rehabilitation required for return back to activity and sports. Knowing how to help prevent an ACL injury at the beginning of any sport season is a great start. What is the ACL? The knee joint comprises of…
We all feel muscle tightness and general stiffness from time to time. Sometimes this can lead to pain, which might cause you to seek professional assistance, but sometimes you just want to release that tightness. Here are some beginner level releases using either a foam roller or a spikey ball. Give these a try, your…
Shoulder pain can be really debilitating. It impacts on your ability to do normal tasks during the day, not to mention the pain at night when you roll over (insert sad and tired face). So, what could be the cause of your shoulder issue and what should you do? Tom Hamilton has some great info…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) currently recommends that adults perform at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise each week. Most people would already know this. However did you know the WHO also recommends a minimum of 2 days per week performing strengthening exercises, or strength…
The kids have been back a school for a few weeks now, and despite our best efforts those bags just seem to get heavier and heavier. We all want the best for our kids, so what is the best when it comes to school bags? Currently a large focus is being placed on finding the…