Movement Therapy @ The Body Lab

Back pain is a widespread issue that affects people across all demographics. Whether it's a dull ache or a sharp stab, back pain can significantly impact daily life. In Canberra, many individuals seek relief through various means, often turning to physiotherapy for assistance. However, while physiotherapy can be beneficial, there's a growing recognition that movement therapy might hold the key to effectively managing and preventing back pain.

Plantar Fasciitis: Unraveling the Foot Pain Puzzle

Evaluation of Perturbations: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessing Balance and Movement Patterns

Knee Pain: Explained Knee discomfort can range from a minor annoyance or slight concern to a significant issue affecting your mobility and lifestyle.

A 10-Second Self-Assessment: Unveiling the Key to Long-Term Hip and Lower Leg Health

The Body Lab introduces an exploration of Anatomy in Motion, individuals are introduced to the marvel that is the human body—a remarkable ever adaptable structure that meticulously evolved to function ceaselessly for decades.

Each human body possesses a distinctive anatomical blueprint, comparable to the uniqueness found in facial features or fingerprints. Despite shared anatomical characteristics, the guide emphasises the individuality of movement patterns, highlighting that no two people move in precisely identical ways due to vast potential list of injuries, trauma, early developmental years and daily routines. However the human body possesses an extraordinary ability to autonomously regenerate and heal.

Bunions can be seen as the ultimate consequence of mobility issues affecting the foot, lower limb, or spine. To put it simply, these painful deformities are not just random occurrences; they have an underlying cause rooted in the way we move and support our bodies.

If you want to learn more about why bunions happen, the symptoms they cause, and how we can help —> read on!

I've been using a pressure plate in my clinic for more than 6 years. It's a really helpful tool that shows my clients where the pressure is on their feet while they stand and walk. What is it and how can it help you improve your ability to move, stabilise, and reduce discomfort? This article explains what a pressure plate is, how it works to measure things, and why it can be useful for you.

Hammertoes, a common foot deformity affecting approximately 3% of all adults over the age of 21 in the United States, can cause significant pain and discomfort. Typically occurring in the second, third, or fourth toe, hammertoes are characterised by a bent middle joint, resembling a hammer. It is important to comprehend the causes of hammertoes in order to effectively prevent and treat this condition.

By adding acupuncture to oncology care, healthcare providers offer cancer patients a holistic and diverse treatment, benefitting their well-being. This therapy targets symptoms and supports their overall health, including physical, emotional, and mental aspects.

According to the most up to date evidence, acupuncture is an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis. Studies also suggest that acupuncture is safer than current commonly-used medications and may be more cost-effective. Acupuncture can help reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and improve people's ability to tolerate potential allergens.

Canberra Acupuncture and Breech Presentations - A 2023 Cochrane Systematic Review examined various methods, including moxibustion and acupuncture, for breech presentation in uncomplicated pregnancies. Moxibustion treatment, when administered before 37 weeks of pregnancy, was found to probably reduce the chance of breech presentation at birth and the need for oxytocin during birth

Acupuncture's Role in Managing Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea) - Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhea, is a common concern experienced by many menstruating individuals. It can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and can significantly impact daily life. While various methods exist to manage period pain, acupuncture has emerged as a complementary approach that some individuals find helpful. Let's explore how canberra acupuncture @ the body lab can play a role in alleviating dysmenorrhea.

Craniosacral therapy Canberra @ The Body lab s a gentle and non-invasive form of bodywork that aims to promote balance and harmony within the body by focusing on the craniosacral system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and nourishes these structures. A typical craniosacral therapy treatment session follows a structured yet adaptable approach to address individual needs.

Pre-Birth Acupuncture Program at The Body Lab is a series of weekly treatments for pregnant women from week 35 of their pregnancy until labour commences. Specific prebirth acupuncture points are used to help prepare a woman’s body for birth with an emphasis on preparing and ripening the cervix & uterus. Research suggest that acupuncture may also have the opportunity to reduce the mean time of labour and may reduces likelihood of medical intervention during labour.

What do you expect at your initial consultation with Canberra Acupuncture? Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Classical Chinese medicine, created over the past 2000 years, by observing nature and human beings. In Classical Chinese medicine there are 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. These pathways or meridians that carry Qi; Qi (electrical signals via the nerves) is the vital life energy that flows through our bodies. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine hair-thin needles in certain points or areas of the body.

Statistics don’t tell us what type of back pain that people are experience but places everyone in the same category. I have experienced back pain and no one could tell me what was going on without getting a costly MRI scan. Are there other options that you can do yourself to find out what is going on with your back pain?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent disorder that affects the large intestine of individuals. Characterised by discomfort in the abdomen, bloating, and alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhoea. Statistics reveal that approximately 15% of Australians receive a diagnosis of IBS each year, is the research that acupuncture may help?

The heel can perform three motion… what are they and what can influence these motions? If you start to think about shapes then you can look at your own heels and think about the shape its makes and also the relative position the shape makes. The heel should stand tall and straight upwards, we call this a neutral resting position.

Pelvis Motion - what should it be able to do? As the foot makes contact on the ground the pelvis tilts forward (anterior tilt) over the hip joint to absorb the load of the foot hitting the ground. This is an important action so that your spine received less force.