Stiff, sore lower back?Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction mimics many other back and hip injuries, and can cause lower back, hip, groin, buttock and sciatic pain.
Stiff and Sore Lower Back: the overlooked culprit the SIJ Dysfunction
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Reducing Lower Back Pain: Quadratus Lumborum (QL)
The Quadratus Lumborum or QL, is a common source of lower back pain. It is the deepest abdominal muscle and commonly referred to as a back muscle, and connects the pelvis to the spine.
Reducing Lower Back Pain
Stretching your hip flexors to reduce postural problems, hip immobility, groin, stomach and low back pain and stiffness
All you need to know about Mighty Magnesium
Studies show that the best way to absorb magnesium is through the skin (transdermally, for those of us who are scientifically minded.) Basically, if you can find a way to get magnesium onto your skin, you’ve got a better chance of absorbing more of the good stuff.
Ways To Increase Energy
Increasing energy levels doesn't always mean smashing another triple shot soy latte, there is a time and a place for that and its probably best that that habit doesn't become a regular one! Some of our F45 8 Week Challenge are suffering from a bit of an energy slump. This is common considering there is a reduction in calories, and when combined with a very active lifestyle it can be hard to overcome.
We WELCOME Massage Therapy
Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being. Some BIG wheels have been turning behind the scenes at Oomph Osteopathy lately. As we settle into our fifth month up and running in Armidale, we are excited to announce that from next week we welcome two new people to the team, Lauren and Jo.
Noodles’ Handy Tips and Tricks 4: Food to beat Mr Hangry Pants
You aren't just turning in a cranky so and so every-time you get hungry, your brain is just freaking out. It is actually a thing, and the foods you consume will impact your mood and reaction to your level of hangriness.
Noodles Handy Tips and Tricks 3: Stress!
Cortisol is also referred to as the ‘stress hormone’, cortisol is what gets released any time our body is under some form of stress, whether it be physical, emotional or mental. It also has the power to alter our mood and control motivation, inflammation and blood sugar, just to name a few.
Noodles’ Handy Tips and Tricks 2: Chocolate
With Easter right around the corner, chances are that you're planning a delicious Easter Egg Hunt with your kids, or - if you've been good, the Easter Bunny will be delivering a pile of decedent milk chocolate eggs and odd shaped bunny's to the end of your bed on Sunday morning. Okay, we know that chocolate doesn't exactly rank up there on your list of healthy foods. But there are ways to celebrate the chocolate rush of the season without racking up the calories.
Noodles’ Handy Tips and Tricks 1: Post Workout Nutrition.
Post Exercise Nutrition. Over the past few weeks we have had quite a few members of our recently opened F45 Gym asking what they should be eating after they train. For those who are unaware, F45 Training is a team-based, functional training facility that places a huge emphasis on the 'three key factors' of motivation, innovation and … Continue reading Noodles’ Handy Tips and Tricks 1: Post Workout Nutrition.
Headaches
Many of us experience headaches from time to time. Yet often at peak times of stress in our lives – like tight deadlines at work – they can be impossible to shift for days and even weeks at a time. These tension-type headaches can be incredibly debilitating and limit our ability to function properly in … Continue reading Headaches