Try these stretching exercises to relieve pain and stiffness in the neck, upper back and shoulder region. Remember to breath while stretching, stretch when warmed up (ie. after exercise or a hot shower), hold each stretch for up to 30 seconds and stretch to tension but not into pain. If your condition does not improve or worsens seek the advice of a qualified musculoskeletal allied health professional.

Exercise physiologist Rhianna Smith goes over core stabilisation exercises to assist in the management and prevention of low-back pain, and for general well being. The exercises are performed on mat, foam roller and swiss ball. For maximum benefit perform the program 2-3 times per week.

Remedial massage therapist Nick is going over some basic exercises on the foam roller. Foam rollers are an excellent tool to help manage muscular tightness.

Please follow this low-back and hip stretching program to help manage low-back pain. Do not stretch into pain, ease off if you feel pain. Hold each stretch for approximately 30 seconds and stretch both sides. If your condition does not improve or is exacerbated seek advice from an allied health care professional.

Jennifer Smallridge, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, demonstrates patellofemoral taping using kinesiotape, to de-load the patella tendon and encourage correct alignment.

At Body to Balance we offer clinical pilates and in this video we are demonstrating reformer pilates. Pilates is excellent for all types of people and offers our patient's a great way of rehabilitating from their injuries to ensure optimal recovery. It particularly suits those with low-back, hip, neck & shoulder pain, the elderly, pre- and post-natal, post-surgical strengthening and people with poor posture. It is good for chronic pain patients who benefit from a more active "hands-off" approach to their therapy.

Try these core strengthening exercises for the management of sub-acute or chronic back pain. If any of the exercises aggravate your condition or you need progressions to your exercise program contact a qualified musculoskeletal allied health professional.

Tim Dunne (Chiropractor) demonstrates Cox Flexion Distraction Spinal Decompression which is a conservative non-surgical method of managing low back & leg pain.

Basic shoulder strengthening exercises that are beneficial for the rehabilitation of rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement. For progressions or regressions of the program or further advice consult a musculoskeletal trained allied health professional.

Some advice on the setup of your home workstation ergonomics.

Strengthening of the muscles that support the knees is the first line recommended management for knee injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee. This is a graded exercise program that may need to be modified depending on your condition. For further advice see your allied health professional such as an exercise physiologist, myotherapist, chiropractor, podiatrist or similar.

Samuel Lopez (Exercise Physiologist) gives an introduction to exercise physiology and how it can assist you with your health management. For more information or to make a booking go to: https://www.bodytobalance.com.au/services/exercise-physiology/.

Australia has a fantastic tradition in sport, but unfortunately sports injuries are part of the scene. The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in sport and often involves the ligaments. Taping has been shown to be important during rehabilitation and return to action to activity.

Watch as Osteopath Paul Hermann demonstrates a knee strapping technique that will provide support, control but still allows mobility to allow individuals to return to activity as soon as it’s safe to do so.

Read more: https://www.elastoplast.com.au/products?types=sports-tapes&categories=rigid-strapping-tape

Nicole Ong (Provisional Psychologist) discusses Sleep Hygiene and some tips on how to form healthy sleep habits.

Nicole Ong (Provisional Psychologist) explains how a branch of psychology called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be used to positively manage your mental health through the relationship between your thoughts and behaviour.