Uncategorized Archives | Geelong Myotherapy

22 Aug

Desk Ergonomics: Prevention before Tension

Okay, if this headline caught your eyes, you’ve likely experienced some form of pain or discomfort during your workday….

25 May

What is the best therapy for you? Ange gives you the low down.

‘So what’s the difference between Myo, Osteo and Physio?’ This is the age-old question we get asked 100 times…

24 Mar

What you kneed to know about your knees!

Are you having issues with your knees? We have put together some simple tips to help.
Please use in conjunction…

25 Nov

Exercise therapy for TMD

The use of myofunctional exercises may be used to ease pain and improve the function of the jaw and…

25 May

Pets: The real winners during self-isolation at Myotherapy & Allied Health

For most of us, it has been an awfully long two months in self-isolation. At least we think so…

07 Apr

Due to the quarantine I’ll only be telling inside jokes…..

Yes, dad jokes are a great way to get through some of these tough times and I know you…

25 Nov

Getting you from acute back pain to functionally fit

Given the correct exercise prescription we can get you from acute back pain to functionally fit. These exercises should…

16 Sep

How to have superhuman strength (sort of)

“Engage your core” … how many times have you heard that? So much that it has probably become lost…

13 Aug

Ergonomics for Office Workers

We are lucky enough to have our very own Ergonomic Consultant working from MAHG. We have drawn on his…

31 Jul

Pain relief for office workers

Admin superstars this one is for you! We have put together a series of stretches for you to complete…

05 Jun

Lift your winter spirits with a mid-year celebration

There are those
of us who embrace the crispy chill in the air, those who find the smell of rain
refreshing,…

24 May

Arthritis – Combatting the morning stiffness that Winter brings

The cold nights are upon us, and with that comes feelings of angst
for arthritis sufferers. For over two million…

18 Apr

Turmeric – the powerhouse nutrient

The powerful
benefits of including Turmeric into your health regime are undeniable. It is a noted strong antioxidant and powerful
anti-inflammatory…

28 Mar

TOOTH PAIN, EAR PAIN, JOINT CLICKING, HEADACHES? IT COULD BE YOUR TMJ.

I consulted a patient, let’s call her Mary, who had not been able to open her mouth more than…

13 Mar

Prevent common lower leg injuries by 69% with this Injury Prevention warm up

We have created an injury prevention warm up for local sporting clubs and coaches based on FIFA, and current…

13 Mar

Customise your footy boots for 2019

Footy is well underway and I’m excited! With Geelong not only joining the AFLW this season, but leading their…

31 Jan

Walking for back pain can also prevent death and disease

Walking is one of the easiest and most accessible
intervention (remedy) for lower back pain that I prescribe to my…

30 Jan

Towel tearing isometric shoulder exercise

Tom McLeod demonstrates a great exercise for your shoulders. This can be done using a towel at home. Don’t…

30 Jan

Strengthen your glutes with these easy exercises.

A Glute bridge is a great way to strengthen your glutes, back and hamstrings.
The following videos are designed to…

18 Jan

We can help you alleviate your back pain while driving, without teaching you how Vin Diesel drives!

Most adults sit down for 8-10 hours each day on average. Part
of this time is sitting in the car…

19 Oct

How to wipe out lower back pain and get back on the board

As we begin our descent into summer, more and more aussies make their way towards the beach. Whether you’re…

11 Oct

National Safe Work Month

Last week marked the start of National Safe Work Month, a campaign to raise awareness about Work Health and…

19 Sep

Headaches – What kind do I have!?

This article is a general introduction to headaches. We will discuss the two major types and what can be…

18 Sep

HEADACHES – How does Myotherapy really work?

The actual pain that you present with is normally just the ‘visible’ part of your problem. Your movement patterns…

24 May

Spikey ball demonstration

Spikey ball demonstration
Tom and Ange demonstrate in this video how to use a Spikey ball (or trigger point ball)…

23 May

Posture pole demonstration

Tom’s going to show us how to use a posture pole – which is basically half a foam roller.
It…

18 May

Immune boosting chicken soup

Chase away those winter time nasties!!
I love following ‘The Healthy Chef’ and this Polish inspired soup has become one…

17 May

Coughing: Can Myotherapy fix a chronic cough?

Well I bet you thought treatment for coughing was out of the scope of Myotherapy. Think again!
Coughing is a reflex.
Coughing is…

19 Feb

Could poor posture be adding to my gut issues?

Poor posture can cause havoc on our internal organs, especially relating to our digestive function.
Volloria et al. discovered patients…

19 Feb

Effects of poor posture are hard to digest

Yes life has become busy! It’s so easy to slip into the habit of having the odd quick meal…

19 Jan

2018 best school shoes to make you a class act.

With only a few weeks left of school holidays, it’s time to hit the shops and find a pair…

20 Dec

To heat or not to heat? That is the question..

I have this question asked every week, so here we go. The answer is not black and white so let…

15 Dec

5 ways to survive the festive season.

Self-Care ideas to help you cope with and enjoy the busy season.

Make a Plan

Plan out your week, including…

06 Dec