The Upside Update: Blogs and News
The Upside Update: BLOGS + NEWS section is to provide valuable insights and updates related to Myotherapy, Remedial Massage, and Sports Massage. These sections feature expert advice on injury prevention, recovery tips, and wellness strategies tailored for a diverse range of clients—from weekend warriors to elite athletes. Regular articles help keep you informed about the latest developments in body health and therapy techniques, supporting your journey to optimal physical well-being.
Pain Profile: Hamstring Strain
Hamstring strains are a common injury in sports, especially those that involve sprinting and kicking. In 2020, they made up 26% of all injuries in the AFL while accounting for 79% of all muscular injuries. The physical demands of AFL, such as acceleration, agility, endurance, kicking, and bending to pick up the ball, may contribute to this high prevalence. Although hamstring injuries are not unique to football and are common in other sports like soccer, rugby, athletics, and cricket, they are particularly prevalent among AFL footballers of all levels. This makes them the most common injury in sports with high-speed running and acceleration.
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Pain Profile: Headaches
Headaches come in a number of forms which will all vary in how they affect you. The pain can be throbbing in nature or like a vice is squeezing your head. They can target certain areas like the side of your head, base of your skull or even around the eyes. In the lead up to a headache, things like posture, diet and stress can all influence the type of headache you might encounter. Symptoms are a good indicator as to which headache you’re experiencing.
Pain Profile: Acute Wry Neck
Acute Wry Neck is a condition where there is a sudden onset of pain and stiffness in the neck, which makes it difficult to rotate or laterally flex the neck to one side or both. Interestingly, it can be caused by a sudden movement or sleeping in an awkward posture for a long time.
What is Dry Needling?
Myotherapists possess a wide range of skills that enable us to effectively relieve your pain and discomfort. Apart from our ability to palpate and massage body tissues, we are also highly proficient in dry needling, which is one of our key modalities. In fact, Myotherapists are recognized as experts in this technique.
Pain Profile: Plantar Fasciopathy
Plantar heel pain is a common injury that can affect both active and sedentary individuals. It was earlier known as plantar fasciitis but is now referred to as plantar fasciopathy. This degenerative condition occurs due to overloaded tissues, causing swelling and sensitivity. Rehabilitation involving progressive loading of these tissues won't cause further damage.
Pain Profile: Snapping Scapula
Snapping Scapula Syndrome is characterised by a loud cracking or popping sound when the scapula moves over the thoracic rib cage, most commonly with overhead movements. This cracking sound can be present with or without pa”.
Exercise As Medicine (Part Two - Hypertension, Anxiety, Osteoarthritis)
Regular exercise has been known to have a positive impact on our overall health and well-being for a long time. People who exercise regularly are generally considered to be happier, fitter, and healthier. This correlation is not surprising at all. PART 2.
Exercise As Medicine (Back Pain, Depression, Type 2 Diabetes)
Regular exercise has been known to have a positive impact on our overall health and well-being for a long time. People who exercise regularly are generally considered to be happier, fitter, and healthier. This correlation is not surprising at all. PART 1.
Pain Profile: Lateral Ankle Sprain
Lateral ankle sprains are common in sports and in general population. Up to 70% of people might experience it in their life, and it has the highest re-injury rate of all lower leg injuries. The risk of re-injury within 12 months is doubled, possibly due to insufficient rehabilitation or early return to sports.