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21 Jun Is it best to rest or sweat it out when you’re sick?
Should you rest or sweat when you're sick? Regular exercise has been proven to keep your body healthy, decreasing the risk of chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease, while boosting the immune system. Like anything, moderation is key, while some exercise can improve immune function, some can suppress it and this is why we must seek to find the happy medium between good and bad.
21 Jun Do you suffer from Tech Neck? Here’s what you can do to help improve posture.
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.
11 Jun We welcome Dr. Courtney Cox to our team of Chiropractors
We'd like to welcome Dr. Courtney Cox (Chiropractor) to the team at Thrive Health Co. Dr. Courtney has a Masters of Clinical Chiropractic and a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Queensland University. Her passion for health and injury management originated at a young age after enduring...
03 Jun What’s all the hype about “core strength”?
So exactly what is all the hype about “core strength”? As a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor I’m often giving clients “core strengthening” exercises. If I collected a dollar for every person who says to me “I don’t have a core”, I would be very...
15 Apr How to Eat your way out of Pain and Reduce Inflammation in your Body
How to Eat your way out of Pain and Reduce Inflammation in your Body Often times when patients arrive at our clinic they are in pain and inflammation usually plays some sort of role in this. Whenever pain occurs in our body there is usually a physical component (poor posture, falls, lifting something the wrong way), a psychological component (stress, anxiety, depression), and a nutritional/chemical component (what we eat/drink/smoke etc.). The information below focuses on the nutritional/chemical side of pain and includes some simple things you can do outside the clinic to get out of pain and feeling great as quickly as possible!
11 Apr Women’s Health Physiotherapy through the ages
Women’s Health Physiotherapy through the ages These days many women take it upon themselves or are referred to see a Women’s Health Physiotherapist either when they are pregnant or following childbirth to address issues such as pelvic floor weakness, abdominal separation or advice for safe return...
09 Apr Tips to maximise the benefits of our Chiropractic Care post adjustment
At Thrive Health Co. we get a lot of patients asking what to expect after their Chiropractic Care adjustment. Here are some tips on how to continue feeling the benefits long after the adjustments: It is crucial to go for a 5-10 minute walk directly...
08 Apr Pilates Mat Classes to strengthen core and pelvic floor and balance
Thrive Health Co. are excited to announce that we will be running a Pilates Mat Class for women of all ages and abilities to strengthen their core and pelvic floor. Classes are run by our Women's health Physiotherapist and held in the gym area at Thrive Health Co. These classes focus on core strength, Pilates and balance. We use a variety of small apparatus such as balls, rings and bands to challenge and progress you. We aim to strengthen and tone all muscle groups of the body. You will walk away feeling stronger and that you have had an all over body workout.