What is a Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep tissue massage is best for giving attention to certain painful & stiff “problem areas” in the body.  The massage therapists uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus on layers of muscle, tendons and other tissue deep below the skin.  The deeper and more intense pressure is especially helpful for chronic muscle tension and muscular pain.  This level of pressure will typically cause some discomfort (or “good pain” – something you’ll only understand if you’ve had a deep tissue massage) during and for a short period

The knee bones connected to the…

By Tara Cabassi

Remedial Massage Therapist

A common theme in the clinic amongst my clients over the last 6 months has been, “I am getting, or I have had” a knee replacement.

It got me thinking as to why. Upon to chatting to one of my Physiotherapist colleagues, he reminded me that it the most replaced joint of the body. But I can’t help but wonder why.

As a Remedial Massage Therapist, one of our philosophies is to treat the whole person, or to look at the big picture,

Understanding Fibromyalgia

You may not have heard or known about fibromyalgia, but if you have you’ll know it can often be a very difficult condition to live with. Even if you have heard of it, or have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia you may not understand it completely; let’s break it down and look at what you can do to help your pain and discomfort, and what you can do to manage some of your symptoms.

First off, what is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (FM) is defined as a chronic or widespread musculoskeletal pain

Cupping

Functional release cupping is the integration of western myofascial cupping with passive and active movements. Static and dynamic cupping uses natural and sports/occupational specific movement.  Cupping Stimulates the Ruffini Nerves which further stimulates the mechanoreceptors in the fascia.

Ruffini Nerves are best stimulated by slow, deep pressure techniques with multi-directional Forces. Mechanoreceptors affect the autonomic nervous system and result in lowering the sympathetic nervous tone. Strong facial manipulation can lead to the interstitial nerve fibres causing Plasma extravasation.  This response causes the “Swollen” response to cupping.

Why Functional Release cupping?

Because cupping produces

4 Reasons to Treat Yourself to a
Monthly Massage

Sometimes a massage can seem like a bit of a luxury, something you treat yourself with once a year,  indulge in when you’re on holiday in Bali or maybe someone got you a gift voucher for your Birthday. It makes you feel amazing and you say “I should do this more often”, well why don’t you?

A massage every now and then is great, it helps you feel relaxed and you can get away from the rest of the world for an hour

Glute Importance

The glutes are the connection to the upper and lower body. The glutes can be divided up into three primary muscles Glute maximus (which is the largest of the three) Glute Medius and minimums (the two smaller of the gluteal muscles), glute med, and min are the main movement controllers. Followed by six deeper support muscles known as the lateral rotators (Piriformis, Gemellus superior, obturator internus, gemellus inferior, quadratus femoris, and obturator externus).

Why are your glutes important?

The glutes are important as it provides your body with better balance and

FOAM ROLLING – What is it and should I be doing it?

If you have seen one of our therapists, then they may have mentioned foam rolling to you or suggested you incorporate it into your exercise or recovery regime.

If you go to the gym then you’ve probably heard of it or even seen a foam roller lying around, but have you used one and do you know the benefits?

Different types of foam rollers 

Foam rollers can come in different shapes, sizes, textures and densities; it’s important to pick the right one

Exercise Right Week is an annual public awareness campaign through Exercise & Sports Science Australia (the accrediting body of our Exercise Physiologists).

The aim of this campaign is to highlight the importance of exercise, physical activity and movement not only for physical health but also for mental well-being. It showcases that exercise doesn’t discriminate, it is in fact for everyone regardless of age, weight, background or health status. This campaign endeavours to help Australian’s understand where they can get the right advice for their individual needs. The answer lies in an

This one is a 4 Life favourite!
It is super quick and easy to make and is perfect as a snack or sweet
treat.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Ingredients

95grams Medjool Dates
40ml Coconut Oil
125grams Natural Peanut Butter
100grams dark chocolate
1tsp Vanilla Extract
Pinch Salt
75grams Puffed Rice
1tbsp Honey or sugar free maple syrup

Method

Step 1
Grab a blender and combine the pitted dates, coconut oil, peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract until a thick paste forms. Add some warm water, a tbsp at a time if it won’t blend. Don’t add more than