Biomechanical Assessment
 

• Do you feel poor posture or movement is limiting you.
• Do you suffer with pains, niggles and injuries.

A biomechanical assessment involves an examination of the body, looking at the structure, alignment, strengths and weaknesses, looking at how you move as an individual. It aims to identify potential problems with your mechanics that could lead to injury or slow you down. Muscles are also assessed to make sure that they are in balance and the correct length. If any structures are unbalanced or an incorrect length, re alignment is then achieved through soft/deep tissue massage, manipulation and exercises for muscle strengthening.

How to be a better runner and avoid injury

How to be a better runner and avoid injury

You may or may not know, but pelvic stability is absolutely crucial for injury-free running. You need to be able to control forces in all directions of pelvic movement:

Lateral

Anterior-posterior

Rotational

Book in for a biomechanics assessment today...

In sports medicine, there is no tougher challenge than often the most commonly seen injury with very high re-injury rates.

The endurance runner and their troublesome ITB!

Want to solve the problem and reduce the pain…

Book in for a soft tissue massage today...

There's more to reducing the risk of sustaining a running injury than incorporating a couple of stretches and the odd weights session into your training routines.

You need to be aware of injury prevention for runners - and that is something I can offer you... 

Book in for a biomechanics assessment and treatment today, with specific exercises for your body mechanics and posture.

When all is said and done, prevention is far better than cure.

Neuromuscular Therapy

NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY?

NMT treats the recovery from acute and chronic pain through specific massage therapy and flexibility stretching to eliminate the causes of most neuromuscular pain patterns. This specific approach to muscular pain relief will help to bring about balance between the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. NMT enhances the function of joints, muscles and biomechanics (movement) and it releases endorphins, the body's own natural pain killers. Techniques used are:

• Trigger points
• Deep/soft tissue massage
• Nerve entrapment/compression
• Postural corrections
• Nutrition

Holistic Life - sports injury centre uses Neuromuscular therapy as a very effective treatment for many clients.

Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciitis

Foot Pain and Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

Some cases of plantar fasciitis can linger for months, with pain increasing and decreasing in an irregular pattern.
If plantar fasciitis symptoms are not treated quickly, there is a very big possibility that the condition may deteriorate, and they can also develop further and lead to problems throughout the body, caused by the enforced change in body posture. Knee, foot, back or hip problems are common
It's not surprising that plantar fasciitis occurs fairly frequently as the plantar fascia is not very receptive to stretching, and yet stretching occurs in the fascia nearly every time the foot hits the ground.
Plantar fasciitis is often associated with a change in activity, using worn-out shoes, individuals with flat feet and also those with high arches.  Stretching is often recommended, as are soft tissue massage, decreasing training, purchasing better-fitting shoes, using special insoles.
As is the case with any injury, you have to understand why plantar fasciitis cropped up before you can really rehab.
You also need to increase the strength and resiliency of the plantar fascia and the other muscles and connective tissues of the foot - and stabilize and strengthen the entire leg - before you can expect to stay away from plantar fasciitis in the future.
The treatment for this injury in the acute stage is with soft tissue massage whilst stretching the facia, combined with trigger therapy of the foot and deep massage of the leg muscles. Followed with specific ongoing exercises.

Eating for a healthier body. 9 tips.

9 tips for a healthier body.

1.  Eat more raw fruit and vegetables.         
2.  Steam vegetables rather than boil.
3.  Eat more fibre - Wholewheat bread, cereals and pasta.
4.  Instead of frying, try poaching, steaming or grilling.
5.  Cut down on fatty foods such as sausages and pastry.
6.  Cut down on sugar.
7.  Cut down on salt.
8.  Cut down on pre-packaged food.
9.  Chew each mouthfull.

Muscle Referral pain and trigger points

Muscle Referral Pain and Trigger Point Therapy.

When muscles are injured and a nerve is pinched, the muscles that the nerve(s) runs through will develop Trigger Points in response to the pain and will send a pain signal where there isn't necessarily an injury, causing referred pain. For example, if you have pain in lthe lower back, the muscles in your buttocks will be to tight, causing it to press on the nerve sending a message of pain to the back.

Trigger Point Therapy releases the point of pain and not the referral pain area by applying pressure directly at the site of the Trigger Point for a short period of time. This breaks up the muscle fibers within the adhesion and releases the toxins that have built up. Once the muscle fibers are broken up, they begin to repair and eventually they return to their natural state, ultimately releasing the muscle memory associated with the injury and healing the pain.

What is Scar tissue?

What's scar tissue?

Scar tissue is a fibrous material that binds itself to damaged soft tissue fibers in an effort to repair the damaged fibers back together. But it also creates a weak spot at the injury site if not treated properly.
Do you get re-occuring injuries!! You most likely have a scar tissue problem.

So what can you do to get rid of scar tissue?
Massage, deep/soft tissue massage. Massage is the only treatment that will reduce and re-align scar tissue. Ice won't do it. Heat won't do it. Exercises won't do it. Only massage will get rid of scar tissue.

If you can't get to a qualified therapist.. then..
I would recommend a massage balm?
Cooling Balm. This special balm has essential oils which are anti-inflammatory and is very effective in treating soft tissue injuries, like sprains, strains and all types of aches and pains. It includes all-natural ingredients, has no side effects and best of all, is handmade by myself. So if you're suffering with any type of pain... Then buy a jar..