Chronic pain conditions

Chronic pain conditions

A buddy of mine asked me to post about a chronic pain condition they have called Ankylosing spondylitis. AS is a long term condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. Massage and Hydrotherapy can have amazing relief for the chronic pain...
Too flexible? How to protect against hypermobility…

Too flexible? How to protect against hypermobility…

This week I got together with the Yoga teachers I work alongside for a YOGAJAM to discuss hypermobility. I have treated people for injuries sustained due to this condition as my ballet and yoga background can attract the ‘flexible’ and they can get pushed...
Have you reached Burnout?

Have you reached Burnout?

Chronic fatigue seems so much more prevalent in our society these days. People are burnt out and looking for respite through bodywork such as Massage and Yoga. This is a great guide from Yogacampus on how to manage the symptoms: ‘Imagine coming down with a flu,...
Reflexology – just a good foot rub?

Reflexology – just a good foot rub?

Reflexology is best described as a ‘guided’ foot massage. It’s like having a normal foot rub, only you know which specific parts to stimulate to get the best result. Reflexology Massage benefits The following are just some of the known benefits of foot reflexology: 1....
Pain in the neck?

Pain in the neck?

I’ve treated so many people lately with sore necks. As most of the things we do are forward facing we are living in a climate of looking down. Being very forward facing (computers, tablets, mobile phones) there is always going to be what can be referred to as ‘swan’...
How to correct your position…

How to correct your position…

“It makes sense when you think about it” is what someone said when they asked me about their injury last week. They had a sore knee after getting out of bed. It sounds so basic but so often injuries occur when twisting or bending awkwardly…unconsciously....