Shockwave Therapy – How does it work?
Shockwave therapy is a great way to help aches and pains associated with muscles and joints. Our shockwave machine doesn’t “shock” you! Think of it as a strong percussion device…
Your 6 week postpartum check up at Total Balance!
6 week postpartum check ups. These are so important and so under-rated and dare I say, under-delivered by most. After giving birth to your baby you will receive a check…
How bed rest can be your low back’s worst nightmare!
Question: Why isn’t it ideal to spend all your time in bed if you are experiencing a sore low back? I know that when you are in pain, the appeal…
The Ultimate Pillow Guide and how it can help with neck pain
Lets talk about pillows. This is without a doubt one of the most common topics of conversation we find our patients are curious about. Almost everyone has been told to…
DRAM – abdominal separation post pregnancy and why you shouldn’t be afraid!
Today we will be focusing on postpartum health, and although it may not be super specific to you, this information may be of use one day, or you may know…
Chocolate Lava Cakes with Raspberries
Ingredients 60mL Coconut Oil (melted and cooled) 210 mL Unsweetened Almond Milk 5 mL Apple Cider Vinegar 5 mL Vanilla Extract 160 grams All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour 70 grams Coconut…
The secret between breathing and your pelvic floor!
Breathing and your Pelvic Floor. The little known, but fantastic connection between breathing and our pelvic floors. Breathing is something we do everyday, however many of us are breathing inefficiently.…
The complete process for being free of neck pain
Let’s talk about how we can help your neck pain AND how you can help your neck pain yourself. There is sooooooo much you can do to get rid of…
Returning to Running Postpartum: A 12-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Stride
Embracing motherhood is a beautiful journey, and as a new mum, you’ve undergone a remarkable transformation during pregnancy and childbirth. One exciting milestone many postpartum women eagerly anticipate is resuming…
Our 3AW Phone Call!!!!
Last week, I was at the clinic in a pelvic health & paediatric tute with Megan and Loz when Kirsty, one of our superstars, knocked, came rushing in with the…
Urinary incontinence- why you definitely don’t have to live with it for the rest of your life!
Urinary incontinence. This is a very important topic. You don’t have to settle with “just living with it”. There have been so many times that I have heard in the…
The Ultimate Pillow Guide
A common question we get asked in clinic is “what pillow is right for me”. Great question because if your pillow is too high, and you sleep on your side,…
Exercises to bulletproof your back!!!
Today we are going to let you in on some of our favourite exercises to help with low back pain. These are best done as preventative exercises to get the…
How Your Osteo Can Help Prevent Headaches & Migraines
Headaches and migraines are nasty things, which affect a lot of the population (over one third of men and over one half of women experiencing headaches, and at least 1…
Five easy things you can do at home to help your pelvic health NOW!
Today we are going to be chatting about some easy things you can do at home to help with your pelvic health. Lifestyle factors and habits are some of the…
Paediatric Osteopathy – what is it, and why would my baby need to see an osteo?
Let’s talk paediatric osteopathy – the treatment of infants and toddlers. A lot of people don’t know that osteos are able to treat infants and toddlers. Firstly we need to…
Relief For Sore Joints
I hope you’ve been keeping warm in this chilly weather, finally are coming into the last month of winter! Won’t be long now and the sun will be out more.…
What exactly is a ‘Pelvic Health Appointment’?!?
Let’s talk Pelvic Health. This may be applicable to you at the moment, or possibly in the future, or you may even know someone who is experiencing pelvic health concerns.…
Why lifting with a straight back can be harmful!
Low back discomfort and pain is up there with one of the most common conditions we see in the clinic. Because of how prevalent low back pain is, two of…
Osteopathy and how it can be used during pregnancy!
Did you know that osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is incredibly common? In fact, pregnancy related discomfort and pain is one of the most frequent complaints we treat in the clinic.…