Efficient abdominals assist dynamic stability just as dynamic stability assists alignment. This is not about developing prominent abs as these are the outer muscles that do not play such an important role in maintaining alignment. Most people associate rippling abs with an athletic physique but it’s possible to have an impressive outer definition with no […]

Sit cross-legged on the floor and align your bones in the sitting position. Visualise the diamond shape of the pelvic floor muscles. Gently draw the centre of the diamond upwards. Hold this lift and breathe naturally for up to 10 breaths. Release the muscle and begin again. If you lose the feeling of the upward […]

By Annette Campbell To coincide with the AMA’s Family Doctor Week, we asked Dr Rosanna Capolingua — a Perth-based practicing GP, and chair of the Australian Medical Association’s Ethics Committee — what she thinks most doctors would really like us to know. So the next time you phone to make an appointment to see your […]

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a personal Mr Motivator in your sub-conscious? You know, the one to help drag you out of bed for that power walk on a winter’s morning. And the one to help you say ‘no thanks’ when the dessert menu arrives. While motivation is a hard thing to harness, […]

Folate is involved in more than 100 different processes within the body. It’s essential for the formation of new cells and tissues and the health of the blood, brain, nervous and immune systems. Most people think of B vitamins giving them back their b..b..bounce. And it’s true that B vitamins are required to release energy […]

New research at the Australian Institute of Sport is focusing on the best way to test for suboptimal iron status and the findings will follow through to all people, even sports fanatics of the spectator variety. Sports scientists are honing a new, super sensitive blood test for iron status known as serum transferrin receptor. Why […]

If you’re fit, you can function – if not, you’ll find it difficult to get through the day. Try these ideas: 1. Use stairs, not lifts It’s nearly always only a flight or two. 2. Do two things at once While you’re brushing your teeth, do leg lifts or knee bends. If you have a […]

Pain and tension are enemies of good movement patterning and smooth coordination and you have to become aware of their effect on the body before you can fully overcome poor movement habits.

This exercise gently releases and mobilises the spine.

Pain and tension are enemies of good movement patterning and smooth coordination and you have to become aware of their effect on the body before you can fully overcome poor movement habits. Poor alignment causes tension and tightness. Muscle imbalances can cause aching in the lower back or tightness in the shoulders and neck. Unfortunately, […]