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Best pillows for neck pain
Neck pain affects a large percentage of people at some stage during their life. Research has shown that neck pain is most prevalent in the 50-59 year age group and that females are more affected than males. There are many factors that can contribute to neck pain including: poor posture, whiplash injuries, muscle weakness and…
Read MoreTop 5 Posture Tips for Preventing Headaches – How Physio Can Help
Keen to know that top 5 posture tips for preventing headaches? To be clear, we are referring to the type of headaches that physiotherapists deal with – cervicogenic headaches. If you are not sure whether you are suffering from cervicogenic headaches, have a read of this article . Otherwise, consult with your GP or physiotherapist.…
Read MoreBest 10 Tips for Better Sleep
March 14 – 20 is Sleep Awareness Week, so I thought it was appropriate to talk about sleep, how it affects your mind and body, and how to sleep better. Sleep is something most of us complain that we don’t get enough of. We all know that 8 hours is the magic number and that…
Read More8 Best Stretches for Snowboarders
Here I’ll cover 8 best stretches for snowboarders to help you play on the slopes longer and avoid injuries. Snow bunnies unite! The season for getting some fresh powder is upon us. I am positive everyone in Canberra has noticed the start of the really cold weather and that the ski season has begun early…
Read MoreTop 9 Neck & Upper Back Strength Training Exercises
Neck exercises and upper back exercises are often ignored by recreational athletes in their training programs. This article covers some great neck exercises and upper back exercises and is a great time to review and revise your regular strength and conditioning program. A typical program for recreational athletes includes 1-3 strength sessions per week. Typically…
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