We live in a culture that is passionate about health and safety. Everything from office furniture and work clothing to working hours is carefully monitored to promote a healthy body and work-life balance. Manual workers have learned better ways to bend, lift, and rotate tasks to avoid injury. Yet, one...
When walking, sitting, standing, or driving, maintaining a neutral spine can help you avoid aches and pains down the line. It’s easy to slouch when you sit—and, unfortunately, you can’t always avoid sitting—but there are ways to support your spine while you do! One way is to engage your muscles...
Good neck rotation is essential when driving a car. When you get behind the wheel, you need to be able to look around freely to check your blind spots—without experiencing any restrictions or discomfort. So, in this article, we explore the impact that neck mobility can have on our driving,...
Did you know that children between 8-12 years old spend, on average, four to six hours a day behind a screen?. This is a big issue in Australia currently. With a rise in digital education and entertainment, screens are an almost unavoidable part of our daily lives and a large...
The health of your gut impacts your entire body. Ongoing studies reveal the growing importance of gut health and its surprising connections to almost all other aspects of your health. It turns out gut health plays a key role in your immune function, mental health, and cardiovascular system, to name...
Fisiocrem Solugel contains a natural and powerful combination of active ingredients that together soothe and aid the healing of sore muscles. This fast-acting, topical gel helps you recover from mild injuries — like sprains — or painful, overworked muscles so you can get back to enjoying your healthy and active...
Swimming is a fantastic, well-rounded activity—regardless of age, fitness level, or experience in the pool. It can keep you fit and healthy (only swim within your capability range) and also aid injury prevention and rehabilitation. And as a low-impact activity, it’s easy on the joints—a bonus for many with recurring...
The unfortunate truth is that many of us spend hours every day hunched over a computer or phone screen. But the body was never made to slouch for long durations! In fact, continually hunching forward can lead to varying degrees of pain and problems. One problem associated with slouching is...
Did you know that up to 40% of people will experience sciatica at some point in their lives? Sciatica pain is impossible to ignore and even harder to live with. The sharp, shooting pain can be felt from your lower back to your buttocks or down your leg into your...
About 2.5 million Australians experience back pain every year. While there are various causes, back pain can stem from tight and stiff muscles, making stretching a popular go-to for alleviating pain and soreness. Stretching can also help prevent dreaded and unwanted back pain! So, here are a few of the...
