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How can I get more flexible?

We all know the old stretching routine – long slow holds, breath into it and let time do the work. This common way works for some people, but many find that they work at it for ages but don’t seem to get anywhere. Is that you?

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Myofascial Release Therapy

Myofascial Release Therapy is a hands-on therapy technique involving manual pressure and contraction of the muscle and stretching. This sustained pressure will allow the fascia to ease the tightness of the muscle. It helps to loosen up restricted movement and reduce the pain.

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Getting the body (and bump) moving!

Just like during all stages of our lives, exercise during pregnancy is vital to ensure not only our physical but also our mental health. Research has shown that regular exercise during this time can have many benefits. Read more here.

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How can I improve my core strength? And is it good for my back pain?

The term ‘core’ can be used to describe a wide variety of structures around the mid-section of the body. For the purpose of this blog, the ‘core’ refers to the four abdominal muscles that sit between the ribcage and pelvis on the front and side of the body (this is probably the most common use of the term ‘core’).

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Pilates Explained!

Pilates has so many benefits for so many people. I have been teaching and completing my own sessions for 12 years. For those of you yet to discover the magic of Pilates let me share some information with you!

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Back at Thoracic

Most people have had some sort of neck or lower back pain throughout their life.
But how many of you have experienced a sharp stab between your shoulder blades when you raise your arm? A deep ache that shoots around your side, or some pain when you take a deep breath?

If so, you might have had a thoracic spine issue.

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Pain in Children Series (pt 3) – Shin Pain

In our first blog covering pain in children, we discussed niggling pain; the type of pain that comes on over time and doesn’t necessarily have a clear cause or mechanism of injury. Today we’ll cover another very common type of niggling pain in children; shin pain.

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