Foam Rolling for Knee Pain

Knee Pain in Sport: Why Strengthening Is the Long-Term Solution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVtXe79g0TI&t=2s As football, netball, hockey and basketball seasons ramp up, knee pain becomes a common complaint among athletes. Whether you’re returning to training after the off-season or increasing your activity levels, the demands placed on the knees can quickly expose underlying weaknesses and movement deficits. … Read more

ABC Challenge Part 2

Do you know your ABCs Part 2!  This month we’re learning our H-M exercises. Try and do up to 26 reps in total or a 26 second hold depending on the exercise. H – High kneesI – InchwormJ – Jumping JacksK – Knee to Elbow PlankL – LungesM – Mountain Climbers Recovering from a sports injury? Check … Read more

Exercise for Neck Stiffness

Stiff Neck? A Simple Towel Technique to Improve Neck Rotation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjgSrWsA4pg Neck stiffness is a common problem that can develop from prolonged desk work, poor posture, sleeping awkwardly or spending long periods looking down at phones and devices. Many people notice difficulty turning their head fully when driving, checking blind spots or looking over their … Read more

ABC Challenge

ABC Challenge Do you know your ABCs? Watch along as each month we go through our version of the ABCs. This month we’re learning our A-G exercises! Try and do up to 26 reps in total or a 26 second hold depending on the exercise. A – Adductor Bridge B – Bridge C – Crunches … Read more

Fear Avoidance and Low Back Pain

Back Pain and Fear of Movement: Why Your Spine Is Designed to Bend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKGB6sH-u94 Many people who experience recurring episodes of back pain become fearful of bending or rounding their back. Often, they have been told to “keep their back straight” at all times when lifting, reaching or picking objects up from the floor. While … Read more

Upper Back Relief

Upper Back Stiffness From Desk Work: A Simple Towel Stretch You Can Do at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4pGrh2Akhg Spending long hours working at a computer can place significant strain on the upper back, neck and shoulders. Many people gradually adopt a forward head posture and rounded shoulders throughout the day, which can contribute to stiffness, muscle tension … Read more

Back Movement

Safe Lifting Techniques: When to Bend Your Back and When to Use Your Legs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUtvChHvGOY Many people are told to keep their back perfectly straight whenever they bend or lift. While this advice can be helpful in certain situations, it does not apply to every movement. Understanding when to move through your back and when … Read more

Computer Posture

Computer Posture Tips: How to Set Up Your Workstation to Reduce Neck and Back Pain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3jL6CWzK1g Poor computer posture is one of the most common causes of neck, shoulder and lower back discomfort. Many people spend hours each day sitting at a desk, often without realising how their workstation setup is contributing to pain and … Read more

Squat It Out!

How to Squat Properly: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Confidence and Strength https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obMoP2MC7PI The squat is one of the most effective exercises for improving lower body strength, mobility and everyday function. However, many people feel unsure about their technique when first learning how to squat. The good news is that squatting can be broken down … Read more

Preventing Neck Stiffness

Neck Pain Prevention for Desk Workers: Three Simple Exercises You Can Do at Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkCTc84kXkw&t=16s If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you’ve probably experienced neck stiffness, shoulder tension or postural fatigue at some point. Prolonged computer work often places the neck and shoulders in sustained positions, which can gradually lead … Read more