November 23, 2010
Welcome to the third and final installment of Positive Posture. In our previous episode we spoke about the importance of work place posture, and what you could do in order to limit damaging your spine. Now, lets focus on the two other important areas where we can work on our posture: whilst exercising and sleeping. ...
September 22, 2010
In our previous episode we discussed the importance of posture in relation to your spinal health. As part of this discussion I highlighted the 3 curves that exist in your spine, mentioned how you may be currently damaging your spine and finally 3 basic posture ‘don’ts’. Right, now that you are armed with the knowledge ...
September 2, 2010
No-Doz® is a brand name for a tablet containing highly concentrated levels of caffeine, which works to stimulate the central nervous system. The drug is commonly advertised to suggest that one tablet equates to having 1 espresso coffee. These little pills have become a hot topic of conversation recently, especially in the AFL community where ...
August 17, 2010
Yes, it really is! But contrary to popular belief Sciatica is not a diagnosis. It is instead a set or grouping of symptoms that can be contributed to compression or irritation of either the sciatic nerve itself or it’s roots. And because the nerve roots and nerve itself can be irritated or entrapped at multiple ...
June 9, 2010
What do you want to achieve in life? You may want to advance your career; build better relationships with others; learn a new language; simplify your life; raise a family; the list goes on! How are you progressing so far? What about your health? Most of us try to save for the future, perhaps for ...
June 8, 2010
Do you look forward to that round of golf on saturday morning, but dread having an aching low-back for the rest of the weekend? Well you aren’t alone! Golf is a ballistic sport and can put a lot of stress and strain on your low-back, resulting in tension through muscles and restrictions throughout your joints. ...
May 25, 2010
High blood pressure can be caused my a multitude of factors, however, if you work on some specific parts of your lifestyle, you can head towards feeling healthier and BEING healthier! 1. If you smoke… QUIT! or at the very least look to cut-down on the frequency and quantity of smoking. This can have a ...
May 18, 2010
After a tiring day, one can’t wait to get home and sleep. Sleeping is man’s way to re-energize and relieve the body of stress! However, most of us do not have good sleeping habits. Our busy lifestyle often keeps us from getting enough sleep. So how many hours do you sleep everyday? According to research, man ...