Are you someone who suffers from pollen?
Are you tired of shutting yourself inside and hiding from the worlds harsh environment?
Now is the time to get yourself checked and ensure you are allergy free this season!
What Triggers Allergies?
– Pollen from grass, trees or flowers
– Outdoor picnics
– Cutting Grass
– Wearing clothes used outdoors
What Are The Symptoms Of Allergies?
– Runny Nose
– Itchy Eyes
– Skin Rash/Itchy Skin
– Sneezing
– Asthma (In Severe Cases)
How To Avoid Allergies?
– Keep Indoors
– Wash Clothes From Outside
– Avoid Cutting Grass
– Wear Glasses
What To Do When You Get An Allergy?
– Take An Anti-Histamine
– Have A Shower (wash off pollen)
– Use A Nasal Spray
How To Be Proactive This Allergy Season?
See your GP and talk about your options. Find out what is triggering your allergy by creating a diary that lists where and when the allergy started. For example, if you were sitting with a pet or walking early in the morning.
If you are someone who gets headaches or upper back stiffness our chiropractor or remedial massage therapist may be able to help! Call us on 9302 1023 or book online to schedule an appointment today!
Are You Suffering From Bicipital Tendinopathy?…
Bicipital Tendinopathy is an overuse injury that results in irritation of the long head of biceps tendon as it passes through the bicipital groove of the humerus. The long head of the biceps brachii muscle attaches to the shoulder and acts as a stabiliser. Furthermore it has actions in supination the forearm and flexing the elbow
Symptoms of bicipital tendinopathy include pain in the anterior shoulder [at the bicipital groove] and pain that is made worse with overhead activities. Bicipital tendinopathy is common in individuals who play sports that involve repetitive overhead movements such as swimming and baseball or something as simple as putting clothes on the line or drilling/screwing/lifting.
Bicipital Tendinopathy in isolation is rare and it is usually associated with other conditions such as impingement or injury to the rotator cuff or labrum
Treatment and rehabilitation will be based on the individual and their functional requirements. Generally; rotator cuff strength, biceps strength and scapular stability will be the focus
Here are some simple exercises performed that may help you speed up your recovery:
Biceps stretch
Isometric Supinated Biceps Curl
Eccentric Chin-up
Eccentric Supinated Bicep curl
Eccentric Supinated Shoulder Flexion
Remember to consult a health care professional beforehand to make sure these exercises are suitable for you!
Do you have a Patella Tendinopathy?…..
Patella Tendinopathy (also known as Jumpers knee) is an overuse injury affecting the knee. This injury effects the patella tendon that attaches your patella [knee cap] to the tibial tuberosity of the tibia [shin bone]. The role of the Patella tendon is to transmit the force of the quadriceps muscles as the knee extends
Symptoms of patella Tendinopathy include pain & tenderness at the Patella tendon, pain that is made worse with jumping & running, stiffness of the tendon in the morning, and thickening of the tendon relative to the unaffected side
It is often caused by a sudden increase in physical activity, training on poor surfaces, decreased flexibility of quadriceps and hamstring musculature and poor biomechanics of the lower limb [hip, knee and foot control]
Here are some simple exercises that can assist in your recovery during its early stage
