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Sports Injuries

The body feels the repercussions from Sports at any level. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to need …

Chin Tuck Stretch

This gentle stretch can help alleviate the aches associated with tight muscles around the neck and upper back. This can …

Headaches

The diagnosis of cervical headache is frequently under-recognised. Many symptoms of cervical headache are similar to other classifications of headache …

Smile

Laughter is indeed the best medicine. It can relieve stress, boost your immune function, ease pain, burn calories, and improve …

Finger Stretch

Rubber band exercises are a great way for strengthening the finger extensors muscles;

Wrist Pain & Injuries

The wrist & hand form a precision instrument allowing performance of highly skilled tasks with great power or pinpoint accuracy. …

Pre and Post Natal Care

Pregnancy brings about many physical changes as well as hormonal changes which prepare the body physically for birth. These changes can …

Stand Up

A 2012 Australian study found the more time you spend sitting during the day, the higher your mortality risk soars. …

Spine Stretch

World Spine Day – Walking and Posture

The World Spine Day is celebrated today (October 16th) and the theme for 2016 is Straighten Up and Move. Millions …

ITB Stretch

Stretching the ITB is slightly different from stretching other muscles as the ITB is a thick, fibrous band rather than …

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

The Iliotibial band is a thick tendon that inserts on the outside of your knee. The function of the Iliotibial …