As winter sets in our bodies can get stiff and joints may not move as well as they normally do. So to keep you warm and at your best this term we showcase our fabulous BRAIN B.A.S.S; we give you some great ideas for using weights; we delve into the latest solutions for neck pain; and we even warm your heart as we introduce you to a beautiful new baby!

TAKE The LOAD OFF YOUR NECK

Manage your neck pain with our STOOL OF STABILITY!

WELCOME BABY SOPHIE

Sarah & James welcome their new addition

Holiday Classes

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TERM 3 BOOKINGS CLOSED

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Do you get a pain in the neck every now and then? It’s common. In fact up to 70% of people will experience neck pain at some point in their life. If you work at a computer or in an office where you sit a lot you are even more likely to experience it.  

Even if you don’t spend time at a desk, it's your total screen time that gets you.  Time spent looking at ALL your screens - your phone, iPad, computer, TV all adds up.

And does posture matter? Well, a 2019 systematic review by Mahmoud et al showed that adults who had neck pain also had increased forward head posture when compared to adults with no neck pain.  Which basically means that their posture was not as good as people without neck pain.

It also seems that there is moderate to strong evidence (Pain medicine 2020) that chronic headache sufferers also seem to have greater forward head posture than those who don’t get headaches.  

So what’s the best way to relieve neck pain?  

The good news is there is LOTS you can do. We have developed a simple concept we call The STOOL OF STABILITY. Your stool has 3 legs. One wobbly leg and you might be OK. More than that and you might tip over. The trick is to balance your stool as best you can.

LEG 1: Alignment/Posture
If you are constantly slumping, that forward head posture loads your neck joints and ligaments.

Solution - Realign your neck by shining your light, lightly holding your imaginary peach under your chin and rolling your shoulders frequently. Try and lift any screen up to eye level to decrease the angle of your neck.

LEG 2: Time
A little slumping every now and then is fine, but if you are doing it for hours on end, you will probably get pain.

Solution - Move often and try and limit your screen time.

LEG 3: Load
If Load is the thing that tips you over it could be physical, like doing a stack of gardening or lifting grandchildren. But it could also be mental load and stress which is the thing that makes you wobble.

Solution - If you are doing lots of physical work and you get sore after it, you may need to do more specific strengthening to get you balanced and ready for the activity. If you think it is the mental load that is tipping you over, try some mindfulness meditation and use your breathing to calm your neck.

CHECK IN

Do you need to check in with one of our physios to help with your neck pain? 

As the weather cools down, it’s important to stay active and strong. Lifting weights is one way to do this. Whether you’re lifting children or a bag of cement, listen to some great tips on how you can do this and keep your back happy at the same time! Check out our terrific Bones and Balance programs here.

Anna-Louise Bouvier had a very funny discussion with Richard Glover on ABC Drive recently about the weight that lifting his grandchildren is placing on his body!

We have had fantastic feedback from our class clients this term after our Brain B.A.S.S. focus.

If you are unable to do a class next term, what about signing up for a weekly burst of B.A.S.S. to keep you warm in winter? Or perhaps you think it would be a great thing for one of your friends or family?

So which one should you choose?

• OFFICE B.A.S.S. - perfect for keeping you moving when you sit a lot

• KITCHEN B.A.S.S. - ideal if you are working from home

• BATHROOM B.A.S.S. - if you don’t have much time!

• BUSH B.A.S.S. - if you love to get out and spend time in nature

• BEACH B.A.S.S. - if you are dreaming of warmer climates!

• BRAIN B.A.S.S. - great for using your brain to challenge your body

Receive a 2-minute daily routine each week for the term and keep your body Balanced; Agile; Strong and Stretched (B.A.S.S.)!

WELCOME BABY SOPHIE

We are thrilled to welcome baby Sophie to the Physiocise family. A huge congratulations to Sarah, James & big sister Ella on their beautiful new addition. Sophie arrived exactly on her due date, and they are all enjoying staying cosy and warm in the baby bubble.

JULY HOLIDAY CLASSES

Keep your body warm and your brain active with a holiday class. Spaces fill fast so be sure to book in now. You can attend in person or online.

JOIN US IN TERM 3

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