Occupational Therapy
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6 Stretches to Help With Lower Back Muscle Spasm Pain
It is estimated that 1 in 6 Australians have lower back pain. There are many factors which may result in lower back pain, one of the most common being muscle spasm. A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of your muscles. This can result in a loss of range, pain at the site of the…
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11 Natural Muscle Spasm Relief Strategies
What is a spasm? A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction within the muscles of your body. This means that your muscles suddenly tighten without your conscious intent. A spasm can be painful and can last for a few seconds and potentially recur several times before disappearing. You may feel tension, weakness, or sudden onset…
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What Does Cervical Spasm Treatment Involve?
What is a spasm? A muscle spasm is an involuntary tightening of the muscles – these muscles tighten without your conscious intent. Muscle spasms can cause pain, stiffness tension, cramps, weakness, aches or difficulty with movements. Muscle spasms within the neck (cervical region) can be root cause of your frequent headaches. Spasms can occur as…
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What is Popliteus Muscle Pain?
The popliteus is a deep muscle located behind your knee. Its function is to assist with knee flexion (bending) by ‘unlocking’ the joint through internal and external rotation of femur on the tibia bone. During walking, the popliteus externally rotates as the tibia comes in contact with the ground within the gait cycle. The tibia…
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Your #1 Guide to Iliacus Muscle Pain
The iliacus muscle is located deep on both sides of the hip and is shaped to fit the exact shape of the hip. Sometimes it is referred to as the Iliopsoas, alongside the psoas muscle of the hip. These two muscles combined are the strongest hip flexors within the body. Its function is to flex…
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Where Can I Find Post Natal Massage In Perth?
The impact of pregnancy on your muscles There are a lot of things that can cause pain or strain within your body during pregnancy. Your body has had to adapt to a multitude of changes throughout pregnancy. For example, the added weight of your child within your belly can be straining on your lower back…
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What Does Pre And Post Natal Exercise Involve?
Exercise is fantastic to physically strengthen your muscles; lose weight and raise your energy levels. Mentally, exercise can relieve stress and help prevent postpartum depression. It is understandable as a new mother that you will have limited time to exercise. At any opportunity you get 5 minutes of exercise is better than no exercise! However,…
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What’s the Difference Between Soft Tissue Occupational Therapy vs Physiotherapy
Soft tissue occupational therapy vs physiotherapy Occupational therapy A soft tissue occupational therapist is very ‘hands on’ with treatments. We review each individual and consider how your injury/musculoskeletal disorder/pain is impacting on your life. We look at your daily occupations such as work, hobbies, sleep or your role in caring for kids and consider how…
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5 Groin Strain Rehabilitation Exercises
What is groin strain? A groin strain usually involves a tear or injury to the muscles of the inner thigh. You may feel pain, decreased strength within the legs, weakness, tightness, stiffness, cramps, swelling, bruising, limping or difficulty with walking or running. Pain may be apparent on certain actions such as raising the knee and…
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31 Exercises That You Can Do At Home before pregnancy.
Due to the recent COVID crisis, pre pregnancy home exercises have never been more accessible or easier to find. Exercise has a whole range of health benefits, which is amplified pre pregnancy as the positive impacts will impact on your future child. Starting exercise now will make it easier for you to return to these…
