Pre and Post Exercise Massage
Massage is a fantastic way to aid in your preparation for a long distance run or even just your regular weekend warrior looking to loosen up those stiff and sore muscles. Today, we're going to focus on the benefits for pre and post exercise and which style you should be getting. There are a number of different types of massage therapy consisting of: Active…
Exercise and Pregnancy
We all know how important exercise is for both your physical and mental health right? Well new research from Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has shown there are many benefits for women who undertake physical activity during and after pregnancy as well. These include a reduced risk of pregnancy-related conditions such as pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension, and reduced incidence of delivery complications such as caesarean…
What is a Foam Roller? How do I use one?
You've seen them before - lying around gyms, in yoga studio's or in our clinic. If you've ever used one before you'll know they can be quite uncomfortable. But while they can be painful to use initially, they're very beneficiary to your overall flexibility and mobility. Essentially they are used for self-massage/myofascial release to break down 'trigger points' and 'knots' in muscle and connective tissue. As…
Omega 3’s – The Good Fat
Omega 3’s are part of the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFAs) group and due to their anti-inflammatory properties, they hold a number of extensive health benefits. They are used to treat a number of Inflammatory conditions such as: rheumatoid arthritis, coronary heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), eczema, psoriasis and assist in blood pressure control. There are three kinds of omega-3 fats: ALA (alpha-linolenic…
Nutrition Pre and Post Training – The Basics
Have you ever wondered what and how much you should be eating and drinking in prep for running a marathon? Do I need protein before or after a massive legs session at the gym? Or how to best eat for recovery for the good old weekend warrior? Wonder no more! Our dietitian Lisa has put together a basic nutrition guideline for you. Factors…
What is a Concussion?
[embed width="450" height="900"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sno_0Jd8GuA&start=0&end29[/embed] Sports-related brain injuries / Concussion can unfortunately happen in countless ways. A football player can sustain a traumatic brain injury in a head-to-head collision. A basketballer can fall on their head during a ball toss. A skier can smash into a tree. A skateboarder can lose control and fall against a curb. In the last several years, sports and concussion have…
Australia Day Clinic Hours
Spinal & Sports Care will be closed on Saturday 23rd January 2016 til Tuesday 26th January 2016 for the Australia Day Long Weekend. We will resume normal clinic hours on Wednesday 27th January 2016.
Australia Day Survival Guide
Top Tips to Get Your Happy Back this Australia Day! No matter how you plan to celebrate Australia Day, make sure you don’t spoil the occasion by putting your back out. Spinal & Sports Care has got your back with the following tips: Stay Active While it’s nice to enjoy a day off work, it’s important to stay active and not spend the…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
WOW, how fast has 2015 gone? We have welcomed more staff, undertaken a facelift and have seen milestones reached by our most senior practitioners with Lorenzo celebrating 20 years at Spinal and Sports Care and Phil celebrating 10 years. From the team at Spinal and Sports Care, we would like to wish you a fantastic Christmas and New Year and we would also like…
What is Foot Pronation?
Excessive pronation of the feet can cause pain throughout the entire body as force is transferred up through the legs from the feet to the head.