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MOVEMENT & OSTEOPATHY

In today’s fast-paced world, staying active is more important than ever. Regular exercise plays a crucial role in maintaining not just...

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LET’S GET MOVING!!!

As we get older, just about everything about us naturally becomes a little less flexible. Our bones become less flexible, which means...

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PREVENT & MAINTAIN!

You spend a lot of time and money at the gym. Regular Osteopathic treament can help prevent injuries and maintain your body in good shape.

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Can massage help tight hip flexors?

Hip flexor tightness is a common issue that affects many individuals, particularly those who lead sedentary lifestyles or engage in...

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Facet Joint Strain

At Bodyactive, we regularly see clients who have ‘strained their back’. They are usually in a lot of pain, feel very stiff across the...

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Complete Guide to Foam Rolling

Hi It’s Dr. Anne-Marie Noble, the Osteopath at Bodyactive Health, Richmond. Here is a complete guide to foam-rolling, for those of you...

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Biomechanics and Osteopathy

Everything is connected: ‘Biomechanics’ involves the study of how each part of the musculoskeletal system interacts with and influences...

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Homo Ergo

Many Australian workers have found themselves working from home of late to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here are some useful tips...

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Inflammation and Exercise

We know exercise is good for us, and there are many reasons why. BodyActive Naturopath and Nutritionist Kris Jasper explains how the...

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Is foam rolling your ITB effective?

Foam-rolling can be a very effective way to relieve and prevent pain, as well as improve preformance.

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Have you been stretching your hamstrings all wrong?

Did you know the most common hamstring stretch could be doing you damage?

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Activate your glutes to reduce hip, knee and back pain.

We have all heard of our glutes. And we all have glutes. But what does glute activation mean? Glute activation is training your glutes to...

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Five Health Tips To Help You Spring Back From The Winter Blues

It’s certainly felt like a long winter, but spring is definitely on its way; which means lots of sweet fruit, spring veggies and sunshine....

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Treating rhomboid muscle pain: Exercises, remedies and prevention

Here are some rhomboid muscle pain relief exercises that can make a significant difference in your recovery.

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Simple tips to improve desk posture, reduce neck and shoulder tension.

By far the most common conditions we see in clinic such as headaches, migraines and lower back pain are all contributed to by prolonged...

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‘Walkability’ linked to reduced hospital costs, admissions: University of Canberra study

Neighbourhoods designed to encourage people to walk to and from the shops and public transport will help reduce hospital costs and...

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Fascia stretch therapy is the one recovery technique every runner should be doing

While there are plenty of gadgets to help make stretching post-run more bearable, like yoga straps, foam rollers and TheraBands, it’s...