Posture
Made to Move – Functional Movement
Week Three of Shape Up Month Dr. Manisha has teamed up with Personal Trainer Malcolm Toeaiga from CenturionFitness in Porirua to go over Functional Movement Exercises As humans, we are designed to move. Everyday exercises may target certain muscle groups, whereas functional movement exercises train movement patterns and are designed to mirror how we, as…
Read MoreUpper Body Strengthening Exercises
Week One of Shape Up Month Dr Matt has teamed up with Personal Trainer Andrew Grimwood from BodayLean in Mana to go over some Upper Body Strengthening Exercises Upper Body Strengthening Exercises Upper body strengthening exercises can be often neglected within normal workprogrames but are hugely important to include as it has numerous benefits on…
Read MoreLook After your Spine, It’s the Only One You’re Going To Get!
Love your Spine Day (it was yesterday!) You only get one of these guys so find out how you can love it more and use it wisely.
Read MoreCould your Glutes be Having a Snooze?
It’s pretty clear that a sedentary lifestyle isn’t the best for our bodies. Did you know inactivity is likely putting your glutes to sleep? Your glutes are the largest and most powerful muscle group in the body. They are primarily responsible for hip extension (2). They are also very important in the role of…
Read MorePerfect Posture Month – Week Three – Perfect Posture Desk Set-up
Once upon a time, humans spent most of their day performing low-intensity physical activity in order to survive. Today a growing proportion of the working and studying population spend most of their day sitting at a desk. Statistics show sedentary workers spend an average of 9.3 hours sitting per day and latest research is suggesting…
Read MorePerfect Posture Month – Week Two – Lower Limb and Spine Stretches
Lower Limb and Spine Stretches The strengthening of your lower back can help alleviate and prevent back pain. Studies have shown that stretching can be a useful tool to increase the body’s range of motion[1,2].It can also play a key role after injury during a rehabilitation phase to help realign the muscle fibres for optimal…
Read MorePerfect Posture Month – Week One – Neck and Upper Limb Stretches
When the neck and upper back muscles become weakened, the head sags forward and increased stress is placed on the cervical spine, which can lead to neck pain. Strengthening these muscles can help improve posture and get the head closer to neutral position (with the ears directly over the shoulders). Like with any other part…
Read MoreTime to Tone Up – Week Two – Switch on your Core
Your core muscles play a huge role in your everyday activities, from getting out of bed, walking down the street, and bending over to grab your purse but, most importantly, they literally help you stay upright. That’s because your core muscles are the base support for your entire body. They surround and support your spine…
Read MoreThe 30 Day Bar Hanging Challenge!
Recently I have noticed a high number of my patients within my practice have been presenting with numerous shoulder issues. From sprains, to AC joint separations to frozen shoulders, it has really shown how much limited shoulder function can affect your overall quality of life. As such, I have been researching simple ways to improve,…
Read More5 Reasons Why You Should Be Stretching
Flexibility training is an essential, yet often overlooked health-related component of good spinal function and overall fitness. Numerous studies support the short- and long-term benefits of various types of stretching, here are 5 reasons why you should be stretching on a regular basis. 1. Reduced pain and stiffness Excessive muscular tension can increase discomfort throughout…
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