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How Massages Can Help Your Body Heal

21 October 2022
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Massages have been used for a long time as a means of relaxation and stress relief. However, massage can also play a key role in helping your muscles to heal following an injury. This blog post examines how massage can help your body heal and some of the benefits that come with it. Improve circulation One of the main ways massages help the body heal is by increasing circulation. When you receive a massage, your blood vessels dilate, and more blood is able to flow through your body. Read More 

Physiotherapy for arthritic pain: Is it an effective treatment?

24 February 2019
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Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of Australians every year. It occurs when the cartilage that surrounds your bones becomes worn out, causing the bones of your joints to rub together. This friction is what results in inflammation, pain and discomfort.  In addition, arthritis can limit daily functions when it affects critical joints around the body- such as your knees, spine and elbows. Causes of arthritic pain Arthritis can be triggered by many different factors/conditions. Read More 

Supplementing Women’s Health

20 November 2017
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Offering individualised training and health programmes to women is become an ever more popular aspect of the fitness industry. More frequently gyms will have women- and men-only training times, and various supplementary health services such as women's health physio that cater for specific genders. This is not a discriminatory practice, but one that caters for those who feel less comfortable in mixed gender environments, and also for those looking for services that cater specifically for the muscular physiology of women, which differs from men. Read More 

The Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

30 June 2015
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Massage therapy is a recognised form of injury rehabilitation, as well as providing other benefits that can help you lead a more active, healthy life. If you have never had a therapeutic massage, but are trying to reduce the level of stress and anxiety in your life, here are some of the benefits you can achieve. Relaxation -- Unlike deep-tissue massage, which is a more aggressive massage method, therapeutic massage utilises light strokes and slow kneading to help reduce the production of cortisol in your body. Read More 

3 Ways To Ease Back Pain In Pregnancy

24 June 2015
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The hormonal and physical changes your body experiences during pregnancy can leave you with back pain and tight muscles. Your growing uterus and baby can cause you to lean backwards to compensate for the change in your centre of gravity, but this puts strain on your back and can cause your spine to shift out of alignment. There are very few painkillers considered safe in pregnancy and they only mask the pain anyway. Read More 

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Working out the tension

It's amazing how much difference a massage can make to your feelings about the world. Before I go into a massage, I'm at war with everyone, fighting for car parks and places in the queue. Afterwards, I start to see everybody's point of view - I smile more and they smile back at me. When I'm relaxed, I have a sense of contentment that rubs off on everyone I deal with. I think everyone should get regular massages; the world might start to be a kinder and gentler place. If you love a great back rub, then keep reading!