Lessons on the health impacts of stress
My team and I have learned some valuable lessons about the impact of stress on the muscular, nervous and lymphatic systems and their effects on our physical and emotional wellbeing.
Understanding the effects of the stress response
Knowledge is power, especially in a crisis. Understanding why you feel the way you do can be very reassuring, especially when you know there are some simple strategies to manage it.
Fast and simple strategies to minimise the effects of stress
Learning to recognise the various signs and symptoms related to the stress response can help us take steps to manage their impact by eliciting the relaxation response.
Bring some light relief to joints and muscles
Medication is not the only answer to what can be the debilitating pain, swelling, stiffness and limited movement caused by osteoarthritis.
How to look after your bunion
Having managed my own bunion and hallux valgus deformity for the past 20 years I was able to relieve pain and maintain joint mobility with some specific soft tissue massage, stretching and understanding what features to look for in a shoe.
Preparing for Foot & Ankle Surgery
When I recently underwent forefoot surgery at the same time as one of my clients, our discussions lead to this ultimate compilation of tips for achieving the best recovery.
Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction Surgery: A “game changer” in forefoot surgery
The term bunion refers to bony bump that develops on the inside of the big toe joint and is typically associated with the condition called hallux valgus.
The research is in on the powerful healing effects of meditation
At Joint Health we recognise that stress can be a significant contributing factor to our client’s presenting condition which needs to be addressed for a successful outcome of treatment.
Recharge your body and promote healing with a free trial of the BodiHealth device
The BodiHealth device provides and ultra low microcurrent to the body that replicates the energy used to drive our cellular function.
Discover the ease of Chi Running®
Many of our clients have learnt the benefits of Chi Walking to unload their legs and feet and enable efficient pain free walking.
How the Handy Pulse Laser helps your body heal and feel great
Many of our clients have experienced the immediate therapeutic effects of our laser on pain sensitive areas during their treatment at Joint Health and have often asked how it works.
Don’t let heel pain stop you in your tracks
Pain under the heel is a common complaint that has multiple presentations and causes. Unfortunately the assumption is often made that the person is suffering from plantar fasciitis when the plantar fascia is only one of the possible sources of symptoms.
Is it time to get your core muscles under control?
Our core muscles are those that form the cylinder of our trunk and include the diaphragm at the top, the pelvic floor at the bottom, the transverse abdominus at the front and sides and the multifidus at the back.
Getting fit and healthy is easier and quicker than you think!
Keeping your weight under control and improving your fitness has many health benefits including keeping your joints healthy.
A quarterly tune up: how to keep your joints healthy
Many of our clients present to us with aches and pains that don’t appear to be related to a specific injury.