Intro When people think of shoulder pain or shoulder mobility the usual suspects pop up. The Rotator cuff, which is made up of: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor Subscapularis. The Muscles at the back of the shoulder (Teres major and the lats) usually get dragged into the debate. But, the Mid Back (Thoracic spine) however usually flies under the radar. It
Intro So, as we tick over into a new year, don’t get caught in the trap of making the same old resolutions: “This is going to be my best year ever”, “I’m going to exercise more, eat less and just generally be a better person”. It is an excellent notion and one that many people try and stick to. But, even
INTRO: The goal of stretching is to maintain symmetry throughout the body. When you move evenly on both sides you work more efficiently. You are better able to deal with stress and strain. Although there has been conflicting evidence with regards to static stretching before a strenuous activity (you are better off warming up with a range of sport specific active movements), the
Do You Have Middle Back Pain, A Stiff Neck Or Tight Lower Back? Have you been struggling with middle back pain or tightness? Maybe you get a really stiff neck and blame sleeping on it the wrong way. Odds are your mid-back isn't moving as much or as well as it should. The middle of your back (the area between your neck and
When To See A Chiropractor Northern Beaches It's better to be safe than sorry with sporting injuries. Getting on top of any niggling aches or pain will decrease rehabilitation time and get you back into training quicker. It will also help the old hip pocket. By keeping on top of any niggling aches or pains, make sure you visit your local, Physio or
Why Is Hip Mobility Important? If your hip mobility isn't awesome, you are unable to draw power from them and you are setting yourself up for pain and injury. Whether you are trying to deadlift a PB (personal best) or Performing AMRAP (as many reps as possible), you want to move as efficiently as possible. Improve your movement efficiency with these hip mobility
How To Get Rid Of Upper Back Pain Between Shoulder Blades is one of the most common questions we get in the clinic. Below you'll find our favourite exercises to help you with your upper back pain between the shoulder blades. Plus instructional videos. But first, a little anatomy. Your Thoracic spine is the bit of your back between your neck and your
What You Should Know About Stability Exercises: Do you ever wonder why you do all your mobility and stability exercises but never seem to make any progress? When you look at the body and the way the major joints function you will begin to see a pattern. The joint by joint concept in regards to sports injuries and rehabilitation was developed by Mike
Our Favourite Back Pain Exercises: “Low back pain causes more disability than nearly 300 other conditions worldwide, according to new research, and nearly one in 10 people across the globe suffers from an aching lower back”. For your back to function properly. It must support you through a range of daily stresses and strains. This requires a combination of mobility and stability. As you
