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Neuromuscular therapy for the treatment of chronic pain and injury.

29/07/2025

BREATHING TIPS FROM OXYGEN ADVANTAGE.

Most of us don't notice when we default to mouth breathing -while walking, training, thinking, even resting.
Mouth breathing is inefficient.
It dries your airways. Wastes energy. Stresses your nervous system.
It quietly sabotages your performance, focus, recovery, and sleep.

Here's why...

🏃‍♂️🏋‍♂️During Exercise:
Faster fatigue. Shallow breathing. Reduced oxygen to muscles.
Mouth breathing increases the risk of
exercise-induced bronchoconstriction-and leaves power on the table.

😴😴During Sleep:
Dry mouth, snoring, poor recovery, even sleep apnea.
Mouth breathing disrupts deep rest and long-term health.

🧠🧠During the Day:
Overstimulates your nervous system. Keeps you wired, anxious, and reactive-when what you really need is calm, clarity, and control.

Why Nose Breathing Is Best:

✅️Filters and humidifies air.
✅️Enhances oxygen delivery.
✅️Builds core stability via the diaphragm.
✅️Reduces stress and balances the nervous system
✅️Supports immunity
✅️Improves mental focus and physical recovery

Start with the five pillars of functional breathing:

🏛Breathe low - Engage your diaphragm for stability and strength

🏛Breathe light -Reduce volume to improve oxygen uptake

🏛Breathe slow - Activate calm and resilience

🏛Breathe deep - Gently, silently--not big or forceful

🏛Add dynamic breath holds- Safely simulate altitude, build CO. tolerance, and boost endurance

Top Tips:
⭐️Notice your breath. Especially when you move, focus, or feel stressed.
⭐️Close your mouth.
⭐️Let your nose lead.
⭐️Use MYOTAPE at night to support nasal breathing during sleep.
⭐️If congested, try the Nose Unblocking Exercise.
⭐️Use a Nasal Dilator for airflow support.
⭐️Even 2 minutes of focused breathing practice can create a shift.

💪🧠Functional breathing is the foundation of mind-body performance.

08/07/2025

FREQUENCY SPECIFIC MICROCURRENT (FSM) FSM is a system of treatment using micro-amperage current and the resonance effect of frequencies on tissue and conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.

CONDITIONS THAT BENEFIT FROM FSM

Achilles Tendonitis
Neck Pain
Bell's Palsy
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Inflammation
Frozen shoulder
Fibromyalgia
Sciatica
Fractures
Shingles
Shoulder pain
Gout
Sinusitis Headaches
Disc Pain
Sprains/Strains
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain Syndrome Tendon & Ligament Injury
Low Back Pain
Tennis Elbow
Lymphedema
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Sciatica
Migraine Headaches
Whiplash
And much more.

24/06/2025

IASTM, which stands for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, is a physical therapy technique that uses specialized tools to manipulate and treat soft tissues like muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. It's designed to address scar tissue, adhesions, and fascial restrictions, aiming to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
What it is:
IASTM involves using ergonomically designed instruments, typically made of stainless steel, to apply controlled pressure and mobilization to soft tissues.
These instruments allow therapists to target specific areas and apply different types of strokes to address various soft tissue issues.
The technique is believed to stimulate a local inflammatory response, which can help the body reabsorb scar tissue and promote healing.
IASTM is often used in conjunction with other physical therapy treatments like stretching and strengthening exercises.
How it works:
IASTM instruments are used to "scan" the soft tissues to identify areas of restriction or dysfunction.
The instruments are then used to apply controlled pressure and movement to break down adhesions and scar tissue.
This can help improve blood flow, reduce pain, and restore normal tissue movement.
Benefits of IASTM:
Reduced pain, Increased range of motion, Improved tissue flexibility, Faster recovery from injuries, and Breakdown of scar tissue and adhesions.
Conditions IASTM can treat:
Muscle strains and sprains
Tendonitis and tendinopathy
Ligament sprains
Plantar fasciitis
IT band syndrome
Scar tissue restrictions
Neck and back pain
Shoulder injuries
Important Considerations:
IASTM should be performed by a trained and qualified healthcare professional.
Side effects are typically mild and may include temporary bruising or soreness in the treated area.

22/06/2025

NEEDLING AND TRIGGERPOINTS EXPLAINED.

What are trigger points?
Trigger points are areas within a muscle that are tight and tender, often described as knots. They can develop due to overuse, injury, or poor posture, leading to pain and limited movement.
How does dry needling work?
A thin, sterile needle is inserted into the trigger point. This needle insertion triggers a localized muscle twitch response, which helps to relax the tight muscle fibers and release the trigger point.
Benefits:
Trigger point dry needling can help to reduce pain, improve muscle function, and restore normal movement. It can also help with chronic pain conditions.
Side effects:
Some people may experience mild soreness or bruising at the injection site, but these are generally temporary.

18/06/2025

NEW QUALIFICATION IN ADVANCED MYOFASCIAL TRIGGERPOINT NEEDLING.
Advanced skills specific to the following regions:
Sub-occipital
Pelvic
Facial muscles
Muscles of mastication
Para-spinal
Hands
Feet
Headache
Toothache
TMJD
Facet dysfunction
Low back and pelvic pain
Elbow/Shoulder pathologies
Carpal and tarsal tunnel syndromes
Knee, hip, plantar and pedal pain
Compartment syndromes
Pelvic floor pain

17/06/2025

ADVANCED MYOFASCIAL TRIGGERPOINT NEEDLING is now available at the clinic after studying under John Sharkey, MSc. and Cristopher Alejandro, MSc.

Advanced myofascial triggerpoint needling can be used to treat:
Headache
Toothache
TMJ ( jaw pain)
Neck pain
Facet dysfunction
Low back and groin pain
Elbow/Shoulder pathologies
Carpal and tarsal tunnel syndromes
Knee, hip, and foot pain
Compartment syndromes
Pelvic floor pain and many more conditions/chronic pain and injury.

John who is a world renowned expert in all things fascia, is an international educator, author, and expert in various fields such as Clinical Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, human movement, and manual treatment of chronic pain ( HE LITERALLY WROTE THE BOOK ON DRY NEEDLING: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘳𝘺 𝘕𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨)
He serves as the programme leader for the highly acclaimed series of Human Anatomy Dissection programmes.

Cristopher, who is a physiotherapist with the HSE, is also an expert in needling and a highly respected tutor of bodywork therapy for many years.

06/06/2025

OXYGEN ADVANTAGE BREATHING INFORMATION.

04/06/2025

OXYGEN ADVANTAGE BREATHING INFORMATION.

21/10/2024

BREATHING TIPS FOR TRAINING.

08/10/2024

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17/09/2024

FREQUENCY SPECIFIC MICROCURRENT TREATMENT AVAILABLE.
Frequency specific microcurrent involves a using a machine ( IT IS NOT A TENS MACHINE ! ) to send a microcurrent into the targeted tissue to reduce pain (especially nerve pain) and promote healing.
FSM works by increasing production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).
ATP is the major source of energy for all cellular reactions in your body.
ATP is a molecule that serves as a major energy source within cells, playing a crucial role in various biological processes, including neurotransmission and cell signaling.
FSM can potentially increase the amount of ATP that’s created in your damaged cells by as much as 500%.
An FSM treatment is 100% pain-free.👌👌

09/09/2024

NOSE BREATHING BENEFITS.
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