Advanced Rehab Massage & Myotherapy East Brisbane

18/01/2024

🌟 Office Warriors: Combat Back Pain & Boost Wellness at Your Desk! 🌟🪑 Are you an office champion, but your back is telling a different story? Prolonged desk battles can lead to a trio of troubles: tight hip flexors, lower back lordosis, and facet joint irritation. Let’s decode these foes and arm you with strategies to conquer them!

1️⃣ Tight Hip Flexors:

• 🚶‍♂️The Issue: Sitting all day puts your hip flexors in a tight spot, literally! This can pull your pelvis forward, straining your heroic back.

• 🧘‍♀️The Fix: Take stretch breaks! Stand up, lunge, and loosen those hip flexors. Your back will thank you!

2️⃣ Lower Back Lordosis:

• 🌈The Issue: That arch in your back should be a rainbow, not a rollercoaster! Poor posture at your desk can exaggerate this curve, causing a saga of soreness.

• 💺The Fix: Sit tall, use a supportive chair, and make your workspace ergonomic. Your spine’s storyline should be straight and strong!

3️⃣ Facet Joint Irritation:

• 🔗The Issue: Your spine’s facet joints love smooth movements. But awkward sitting and a non-ergonomic setup can lead to a plot twist of pain and stiffness.

• 🔄The Fix: Regular movement is your secret weapon! Rotate, stretch, and realign your posture. Keep those joints joyous!

🏆 Remember, Office Warriors, your quest for a pain-free workday is within reach. Arm yourself with good posture, regular stretches, and an ergonomic battlefield. Your back’s epic tale of triumph awaits!

💬 Share your top desk warrior tips and join the conversation!

19/12/2023

🎄 Treat yourself a massage during Christmas long break🌟
Our massage and myotherapy clinic is OPEN from 27-31 December! Need a treatment to enhance physical well-being this festive season? Book now for targeted relief and wellness! 🌿

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🎁Happy Holidays! 🎉

12/12/2023

What makes myotherapy unique in Australia?

In Australia, myotherapy stands out in the health sector for its unique musculoskeletal care, differing from physiotherapy, massage, and chiropractic treatments. Here's why:

1. **Versus Physiotherapy:** 🏋️‍♂️ Physiotherapists focus on exercise and movement. In contrast, myotherapists excel in hands-on techniques, offering more direct manual therapy than the often exercise-centric physiotherapy.

2. **Depth of Knowledge:** 📚 Myotherapists have in-depth training in anatomy and pathophysiology, going beyond the scope of general massage therapy, which tends to focus on relaxation and stress relief.

3. **Chiropractic Comparison:** 🦴 Chiropractors mainly treat spinal joint dysfunctions. Myotherapy, however, covers a broader range, including muscles and myofascial systems, for comprehensive musculoskeletal care.

4. **Holistic Approach:** 🌱 Myotherapy looks at symptoms, underlying causes, and lifestyle factors, considering the full spectrum of physical, psychological, and environmental health impacts.

5. **Customized Treatments:** 🛠️ Myotherapists use various techniques, tailoring treatments to individual needs, making their approach highly adaptable and diverse.

Myotherapy in Australia 🇦🇺 combines hands-on treatment, deep musculoskeletal knowledge, and various modalities, making it a top choice for all-encompassing musculoskeletal care.

08/12/2023

www.advrehab.com.au/blog-1/unlocking-relief-how-dry-needling-can-alleviate-tendinopathy-and-overcome-the-challenge-of-limited-blood-flow

Discover how dry needling, an innovative therapeutic technique, addresses tendinopathy by enhancing blood flow, promoting microcirculation, and stimulating collagen formation. Explore the science behind overcoming limited blood flow in tendons and unlocking optimal recovery.

06/12/2023

🏃‍♂️ Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, but ever wondered why it sometimes brings on that nagging lower back pain? 🤔 Here's the lowdown:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮:
Tight quadriceps can cause an anterior pelvic tilt, straining the lower back. Combat this by incorporating regular stretching into your routine. 🤸‍♀️

𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀:
Don't underestimate the glutes! Strengthen these unsung heroes with exercises like squats and hip bridges to avoid imbalance and stress on your lower back. 🍑

𝗣𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱:
An improper pelvic tilt wreaks havoc on your spine. Combat it by working on pelvic stability through exercises like planks and bridges. 🌐

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
Your core is your foundation! Strengthen it with exercises like planks and Russian twists for stability and proper posture. 💪

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Seek professional guidance to assess your form and receive personalized recommendations. 🤝

Incorporate these strategies into your routine to enjoy the benefits of running pain-free! 🏃‍♀️ Remember, a strong and stable body is the key to a lifelong love affair with running. ❤️ 🏃‍♂️✨

05/12/2023

Dive into the world of tension-type headaches and discover the powerful role of neuroplasticity and stress. Explore effective management strategies, harnessing the brain's adaptive potential for headache-free living. Learn how myotherapy and professional guidance can be your allies on the journey to

01/12/2022

Christmas is fast approaching. Christmas 🎅
Time to make appointment before the end of the year. 🗓️

22/11/2022

We are taking a short break 25-27 November 2022. We will be back 28th November 2022.
Make appointment via www.advrehab.com.au

12/08/2022

Exercise for type2 diabetes

80% of people with T2D are obese, and sedentary lifestyle is considered as a key risk factor. Physical activity such as aerobic and resistance training can reverse defects of metabolism of fats and glucose, and improved glycaemic control providing benefits for those who suffer from T2D. The effect of exercise can possibly last for 24 hours or more.

Safety consideration and exercise recommendation:
* Avoid high-intensity activity, rapid changes in body position, and extremes in temperature which may lead to sudden death and myocardial infarction.
* Avoid exercises that can provide trauma to the feet where peripheral neuropathy results in insensitive feet: non-weightbearing activities are recommended, such as swimming, cycling, and arm exercises.
* Exercises for balance improvement.
(Brukner et al., 2019)

Reference:
Brukner, P., & Khan, K. (2019). Clinical Sports Medicine. Volume 2: The Medicine of Exercise (5th ed.). North Ryde, NSW. McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd.

25/03/2022

Lower Back Pain? Here We Can Help.

Lower back pain is often related to prolonged sitting and/or activities like cycling and jogging that can lead to tight hip flexors, mainly Psoas, iliacus and Re**us femoris.

Here is why.
Tight or shortened hip flexors can cause pelvis anterior tilt and lumbar lordosis as Psoas muscles attach lumbar vertebrae body, and thus, contributing to facet joint irritation causing lower back pain or hypertension.
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How to address the issue?
Trigger point technique/neuromuscular technique can be use to reduce muscle tension and spasm.

Myofascial release technique can help to release tight hip flexors and improve movement.

Stretching or muscle energy technique can be used to restore shortened hip flexors to the proper length.
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Need help or to know more about this, make an appointment with our professional therapist.

Book in today for a Myotherapy or Advanced Remedial Therapy consultation via www.advrehab.com.au