Why is diaphragmatic breathing important?
The diaphragm, a large dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs, plays an important role in breathing — though you may not be aware of it. When you inhale, your diaphragm contracts and moves downward. This creates more space in your chest cavity, forcing the lungs to expand. When you exhale, the opposite happens — your diaphragm […]
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) – A real pain in the groin
FAI is a condition in many patients presenting with hip and groin pain but is often underdiagnosed. If this condition is missed and continues to cause pain for the patient, it can lead to earlier degeneration of the hip joint. FAI is caused by a deformity of one or both structures that make up the […]
Posture – A Pivotal Role in Injury Prevention
We’ve all heard it; “Stand up straight, stop slouching, and keep your chin up.” The truth is that most of us have been on the receiving end of these kinds of comments. Whether it be from a friend or family member. We usually brush it off, but what if there was a link between poor […]
Australian Open Tennis: your personal entourage.
Australian Open Tennis: your personal entourage. Just a heads up, a little niggle will likely become a big niggle after you have played without a prep. We have just the team, and if you are a tennis player, we can be your own private entourage prepping you for the big game. I’m Simon and […]
Osteopathy, Fatherhood and Sport.
As an Osteopath with 3 active under teenage kids, I have the invaluable experience of watching my kids develop physically while playing a number of sports: tennis, swimming, ballet, lacrosse, basketball and nippers. In fact I’m poolside now at 5.50am in a chilly Melbourne Monday morning. Brrrr! At 12 years old our eldest boy is […]
Posture, Breathing and Arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) OA is a group of chronic, degenerative conditions that effect joints (also known as Degenerative Joint Disease and osteoarthrosis). Arthritis means – inflammation of the joint but OA is more degenerative than inflammatory. OA is the most common form of arthritis. What happens to the joints in OA? With repeated stress the cartilage in […]
10 tips to prevent back and neck pain during flights
Frequent business trips and long haul travel can have a detrimental effect to lower back and neck health. Sitting for long periods in a cramped chair and a stuffy environment can create and exacerbate musculoskeletal complaints. It’s the last thing you need if you are in and out on a quick business trip where efficiency […]