Exercise Right Week: 2 Weeks to Go!
Exercise Right Week 2019 is an initiative of Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) to promote the important role exercise plays in increasing health and fitness, managing and preventing chronic diseases
How the Asymmetrical Tonic Reflex impacts your Movement
Written by; Jess Reyes Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Professional Honours) (Current) 4th year student) There are many primitive reflexes that develop during your childhood which can be influencing your posture
How to prevent neck pain when using a computer
Written by: Emily Gill (Osteopath) Osteopathy on Canterbury and Complimentary Therapies Computers and technology are currently ruling the roost in our lives. Children are using them at school, more people are
Understanding Lower Back Pain and How to Prevent It
Written by Nathan Switkowski, Osteopath at Osteopathy on Canterbury Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that is experienced in Australia. It can be defined as acute (lasting up
Effect of Exercise on Fatty Liver Disease
Your liver is the largest internal organ of your body. Its major function is to filter blood coming from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body. As such, the liver plays a role in detoxification,
The importance of posture and how you can improve it
Throughout your childhood you were most likely told many times to “sit up straight!”. You probably didn’t understand why. Your mother, teacher or whoever was giving you these instructions probably didn’t
Sugar increases your risk of Alzhelmers
The many dangers of sugar on your health have been documented in many academic publications. Amongst other things; sugar makes you fatter, can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, can increase
Strategies for managing pain
Written by; Brenton Watson (AEP) Accredited Exercise Physiologist The experience of aches and pains within muscles and joints is common among all of us. Various things may cause these issues, including altered