What exactly is Frozen Shoulder and who's most likely to get it? Also known as adhesive capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder is a condition characterised by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one...
For the month of April, we are taking a deep dive into the all too common hunching over a phone, device or computer - commonly referred to as "Tech Neck" or "Text Neck". In a nutshell, it's neck pain that’s caused by repetitive strain and...
For the month of March, we've delved into the mighty trio that makes up the Glute muscles. By teaching you where they are located and how to activate and strengthen, we can make sure the largest muscle in your body isn't also the laziest -...
Spinal cord compression is caused by any condition that puts pressure on your spinal cord (the bundle of nerves that carries messages back and forth from your brain to your muscles and other soft tissues). As your spinal cord travels down your back, it's protected...
We recently came across an excellent article on Smart Healthy Women focusing on body alignment (one of our favourite topics of discussion in the Pilates studio, and with our Structural Integration clients.) The article looks at how pain manifesting somewhere in our body is usually because...
Have you lost your drive to exercise during lockdown? For many of us in Sydney, enduring 3 months of lockdown has been hard - from both a physical and mental perspective. Without a regular routine, and an instructor, or workout buddy to give you a reason...
Given our current lockdown status here in Sydney, there has been an abundance of great articles citing research on the benefits of exercise for both body and the brain. Whether you've been enjoying walking around our local area, have taken up running, or are tuning...
Stand up straight - stop slouching ! It's probably something we keep telling our children - especially teens, who seem to be forever hunched over a screen, but chances are, our own posture is far from perfect. Whether it's using the lap top on the...
Especially as the colder weather sets in, waking up and springing out of bed feeling fresh and ready to tackle the day, can sometimes be difficult. Even after you've had a full 7-9 hours sleep, why is it that you sometime wake feeling fatigued and...