Sort yourself out today…Shoulder pain

Muscle Left Behind - Muscle Imbalance. To get a strong and sculpt a sleek silhouette, you have to identify which muscles are slacking and whip them into shape.Nearly every muscle in your body has a corresponding muscle group that carries out…

Boot Camp Injuries

A boot camp-like training session is a group exercise that focuses on improving stamina, endurance, fitness, and weight loss over a period of several weeks. It’s called boot camp due to the military style training environment, and because…

It happened to me: Osteopathy worked wonders for my son

Osteopathy worked wonders for my son. Since complications during his birth, Caleb Sedeman (12) of Cape Town has always struggled with low muscle tone, a speech impediment, epilepsy and ADHD. He also has a very high pain threshold which means…

Lat pulldowns- Proper technique and how to avoid Injury

Lat pulldowns are a popular gym exercise for strengthening the upper back, shoulders, biceps and forearms and is without a doubt the most frequently misused piece of equipment in the gym.This week I saw a prime example of what not to do with…

Taking a Holistic Approach to Sports Injuries

Taking a Holistic Approach to Sports Injuries**Whether you are a trained athlete or new to a sport, injuries can happen to any of us. Taking time out to allow healing can impact upon your fitness and performance, so it’s essential that you…

Stretching Exercises

Many office workers visit osteopaths or other physical therapists to relieve neck and back problems. Sitting with poor posture for prolonged periods of time often results in headaches, neck and back pain, postural fatigue of the shoulders, and…

Kettlebells

Kettlebells, cast-iron weights that look like cannonballs with handles, have grown in popularity, and many gyms, trainers and coaches have jumped on the kettlebell bandwagon. A popular kettlebell exercise is the single-arm swing. A combination…

Keep the curve

Keep the curve - The worst thing for your back, which most of us do, is to sit all day long. Not only is this bad for your health generally, it’s also terrible for your back. Human beings are not designed to sit on chairs all day, and…

Circulation

Good circulation is essential in order for the body to get proper nutrients, and for the removal of waste products. Lack of movement leads to the development of stasis, congestion of bodily fluids and pain and other problems appear. The movement…

How to stay healthy – What is a Cold – What is the Flu – Immune system

How to stay healthy during the chilly months. Winter wellness toolkit. Feeling under the weather and don’t know what to do? Whether you go the natural route or opt for a medical solution, this toolkit will give you all you need to know…