Wellbeing

Collagen supplements have become extremely popular with athletes in the past year or so. What is it and what is all the fuss about? Nearly 2/3rd of all visits to the physio for sportspersons are due to a musculoskeletal injury. Weakness within the extracellular matrix (ECM) is often the cause...

Have you ever wondered exactly what alcohol does to your health and what the implications are of drinking too much long term? The process of metabolizing alcohol via the liver requires a number of essential nutrients. As the liver uses up its supply of these nutrients, the blood stream is...

I hope you can gather that this series is focused on encouraging you to take ownership and accountability for your body, look after yourself, and look for some low-hanging fruit to work on improving your running. This is not a comprehensive battery of tests, but is designed to keep you...

How can you beat the exercise rut before it beats you? It happens to the best of us – the mornings get colder and darker, we snooze the alarm that one extra time. Before we know it we are out the door and on the way to work without completing our...

Does This Sound Familiar To You! (Note: The Body Mechanic / TBM Locker Room or Valaar do not endorse drinking alcohol to test this theory.) A common example of a statement from a new client is: “I ran 25km on Sunday, and my Achilles started to niggle at 20km, but...

For the past 2 years, I have struggled with running.  I haven't had any acute injuries, no strains or sprains, just chronically sore hips and back that made running both completely uncomfortable and 100% not enjoyable.  I'm a stubborn mule sometimes, so I persisted in the hope that it would...

The Health Creation Centre’s mission is to help everyone in our community to MOVE THROUGH LIFE !  With the current challenges we are all facing, HCC wants to give your team access and resources to health services wherever you are.  _ We offer online virtual Osteopathy consults. We also can...

Take A Break I’m sure we all know the productivity and creativity benefits of regular work breaks, however knowing and doing are two different realities. We are all guilty of getting engrossed in a task and not moving for hours until we get screen blind, stiff necks, and aching backs. ...

Immune Boosting Tips:  Food/Lifestyle Bone broths - this is simple, affordable and highly effective, there is a recipe on my website Anti-microbial foods - Garlic, Onions, Oregano Anti-oxidant foods - Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, opt for a wide variety of colours Sunshine /Sauna  - viruses dislike heat, so sitting in direct...

Bloating, indigestion, reflux, nausea, excessive gas or wind, abdominal pain and irregular bowels are extremely common symptoms reported by many people and are associated with poor digestive function.  Did you know that poor digestion can also cause fatigue, headaches and lack of concentration?  There are many causes of these annoying...

HOW SOON SHOULD YOU START RUNNING AFTER AN INJURY? I have seen quite a few runners in our physio clinic recently who have been told by their health care professional that they will need months off running to recover from their injury. I have also had many emails from injured...

HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET YOUR CAR SERVICED? Every 10,000 kilometres? Every 6 Months? or do you wait until it breaks down, then call the tow truck or roadside repairs to come and get you out of trouble? Reaching the point where your car has broken down is somewhat inconvenient....

Hemp seed benefits are many, they have an excellent nutritional profile, and are a sustainable and affordable source of protein. For a long time, the value of hemp seeds as part of a healthy balanced diet has gone unnoticed due to their origin, the Cannabis plant. Although marijuana comes from...

Achilles injuries can be, both literally and figuratively, a runner's Achilles heel. As one of the most common injuries seen in private practice, achilles injuries most commonly occur due to overuse. The majority of tendon overuse injuries occur due to overtraining, excessive intensity or distance increase, or a change in...

Factors that influence your weight Regardless of which dietary protocol you follow (low fat, keto, paleo, plant-based, vegetarian) a calorie deficit is the only way you will lose weight, and eating more calories than you are expending is the only way to gain weight. This is also referred to as...

Most runners understand that discipline and consistency in following a training plan will get you to the start line in the best possible shape. What if you applied the same rules to your nutrition? Every decision you make about what to put into your body has an impact on how...

Runners Stomach is annoying …here is a list of 5 things to try to minimise gastric upset One of the most common issues during endurance running is runners stomach or gastric upset – cramps, vomiting, diarrhea. There is no one cause of this, and it is often very individual, however...

Are you in the middle of you’re winter running season? Know someone that is? Overuse injuries are super common when training for events like Run Melbourne (this weekend) or the local, Surfcoast Century (September). Have you struggled with your training load? Seem to be always plagued by injury before your...

Have you ever heard a friend say they exercise to relieve stress and wondered what on earth they are talking about? Not only can exercise help you get your mind off your problems and clear your head, exercise has been proven to reduce levels of circulating stress hormones at a...

Can you believe it’s already June and winter is upon us? For many of us, winter brings with it a shadow of darkness in the form of motivation slump. It's been months since its been daylight savings and let’s be honest, it’s getting pretty damn hard to bound out of...

Many expectant mothers are confused about the what, where and how of exercise during pregnancy. It is important to remember that pregnancy is a normal condition and not an illness. Thus for most women it is possible to stay active and continue their sport or activity through the majority of...