Apr
24
Shoulder pain is one of the most common pain areas that many people encounter with 18-26% of adults experiencing it at any given time. What are the main causes of shoulder pain? There are a few reasons why your shoulder may be hurting. The way to treat it is dependant...
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Apr
19
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling sore, tired and aching in your muscles? You’re not alone. Many of us wake from our slumber only to feel lethargic and not-so-ready to take on the day. But, did you know that with some simple stretches at the start of...
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Apr
03
GET MOVING Did you know exercise combats inflammation? When you start exercising and moving your muscles, your muscle cells release a small protein called Interleukin 6, or IL-6, which appears to play an important role in fighting inflammation Although gyms, swimming pools and studios are temporary closed, this is the...
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Feb
19
Running is a popular pastime in Australia, and is an affordable and fun way to stay fit, explore your surroundings and get that famous ‘runner’s high’. To ensure you aren’t kept off the track due to soreness, it’s important to know how you can prevent new injuries from developing, andexisting...
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Feb
07
The human circulatory system is incredibly important and complex. The average blood cell circles your body in just 20 seconds and you can find up to 5 million of them in a single blood drop. As you’re reading this article, circulation is occurring inside you on an epic scale, but...
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Jan
29
An exercise-related injury is never fun to deal with, and what can make it worse is the amount of conflicting advice you’ll deal with when trying to relieve the pain. Often some people will tell you to put something hot on the area, while others will recommend that you treat...
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Jan
28
There’s nothing more frustrating than an injury keeping you from doing the activity you love the most. Often the pain and discomfort doesn’t feel bad, but judging from the swelling, you can tell you’re still in the process of healing.Here are a few ideas to help you reduce the swelling...
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Jan
17
Many age-old exercise myths have been dispelled by modern science and proven to be untrue. It’s now commonly accepted that a woman can perform strength training without bulking up her muscles, and that crunches alone won’t flatten a beer belly. One other theory is whether or not you should warm...
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Jan
05
The word ‘inflammation’ can be used to describe a number of injuries being experienced by the body, and which is caused by various reasons. The term itself comes from the Latin word inflammationem, which can be roughly translated to mean "a setting on fire". When we look at the causes,...
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Dec
27
Ever injured yourself while exercising or while playing a sport? When the injury isn’t major or incapacitating, many people call it a sprain or strain. These two terms actually describe very different injuries, which is why it’s important to differentiate between the two. What’s the difference between the two and...
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