Why should everyone have a post-partum assessment after giving birth? What is abdominal separation? Growing a baby is a very exciting time! But can also be very strenuous on a women’s body. It is inevitable that as the baby grows, the parallel muscles of the mothers stomach...
What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture? They are very similar and use the same or very similar needle. It’s a sterile one-use needle, is very tiny and doesn’t inject anything, most people say it’s even relatively pain-free and they can barely feel the...
How to prevent injuries while exercising and what to do if you are injured:
At Thrive Health Co. injury prevention is key, as it means you are supporting your body to exercise adequately and recover to avoid injuries and extended periods of inactivity or stopping exercise.
We often have patients coming to Thrive Health Co. that present with lower back pain with associated leg referral (or sciatica) type pain into their legs. This can be a sharp burning pain, and sometimes also pins and needles down your legs or into your foot....
So what can we do to strengthen and activate our glutes? Your glutes are a very important muscle in your body, especially for walking, running, lower back and hip stability. Having glutes that activate correctly is vital in overall body well-being. Poor glute strength and activation...
Do you struggle to keep on track on your movement goals during the winter months? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. At Thrive Health Co. we understand that it is hard to stay motivated during the cooler months, so we are here to discuss why,...
Do you suffer from Tech Neck? Here's what you can do to help improve posture.
The fitness industry has drummed into us the importance of a strong core, and getting that 6 pack. But what if we challenged you to believe that there is more than one that governs the bodies posture, stability and function. Over the next few weeks we will address another 2 “core” areas of the body the patterns of imbalances, and exercises that we normally suggest to improve posture and create stability within the area.
