Spoiler: no sharps involved! What does fascial blading do? The smooth, rounded fascial blade gently breaks down the scar tissue, both externally and internally, thus correcting joint function, reducing pain, improving flexibility and normalising posture and core stability. This, for many people, can be the…
Myofascial cupping is a soft tissue therapy that involves the application of decompressed cups on the skin, creating a vacuum effect that lifts up underlying tissues such as the fascia (connective tissue), muscles, blood and other fluid, close to the surface of the skin. Using remedial massage techniques, areas of muscular restriction and tension are…
First things first—eat light and hydrate well before your massage. Your therapist will be working magic to release tension and flush out built-up waste like lactic acid from your muscles. The more water you’ve had beforehand, the better your body can carry all that gunk out and leave you feeling amazing. If you’re managing a…
Let’s get one thing straight! Massage isn’t just about pampering (though that part is pretty great). It’s actually one of the most enjoyable ways to boost your health and well-being. Whether you’re run-down, stressed out, or just a bit sore, massage therapy might be exactly what your body’s been asking for. Bye-Bye, Stress Stressed? Who…
“You are the closest I will ever come to magic.” — Suzanne Finnamore Babies are a blessing but growing them is hard work! Pregnancy massage is a specialised form of therapeutic bodywork designed to support the physical and emotional needs of expectant mothers. It involves specific adaptations to traditional massage techniques and positioning to…
Lateral Epicondylalgia refers to pain experienced on the outside of the elbow, which can also travel down the forearm towards the wrist. This condition presents gradually as pain arising from the top of the forearm and/or the outside of the elbow. This is where our main gripping muscles originate from and attach to the bone…
Are you getting the following symptoms? What could’ve caused this rotator cuff injury? How can physiotherapy help? We will do an assessment to find out what is causing your symptoms first and then treatment accordingly. This may include: Treatment can involve: Treatment is determined by your symptoms. It’s important to know everyone is different and…
Lipoedema, is a hereditary disorder, which leads to a pattern of abnormal adipose tissue accumulation affecting the thighs, buttocks and lower legs, and sometimes the arms. Lipoedema may cause considerable tissue enlargement, swelling and pain. It might significantly impair mobility, ability to perform activities of daily living, and psychosocial wellbeing. It has been shown to…
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease which is characterised by the formation of areas of demyelination (plaques) throughout the brain and spinal cord. The plaques can impair nerve conduction and transmission leading to a variety of symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, balance problems, numbness and/or cognitive disability. The…
Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries across a variety of sports e.g., AFL, soccer, sprinting, dance etc. The severity of the strain can range from very mild (grade 1), to very severe (grade 3). There are numerous risk factors that can increase your chance of sustaining a hamstring strain including age, muscle…