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Does this sound like you? Hamstring injury every soccer season Knee pain creeping in after a day on the greens Achilles pain after a long run A niggling shoulder during your CrossFit sessions Neck pain after a morning in the surf I could go on and on, but these are all examples of injuries that can occur from poor movement patterns. Let me introduce you to a concept that completely changed my understanding of movement and human performance. In February 2018, I flew up to the

At Balanced for Life we are passionate about giving care to pregnant women. It is such a special (yet challenging) time, with the body...

Have you heard the saying, ‘your hips are out’? What does it mean? Well there is more to it than just hips. The musculoskeletal...

It is estimated that 60-70% of people will experience lower back pain at some stage in their lifetime. One of the common causes of lower...

Are you a cat is a blog article on the ramifications of a stiff mid back and how to conquer the lack mobility in the thoracic spine.

All around the world, across all cultures, babies learn to roll, sit, crawl and walk in the exact same way. No one teaches them how to do...

You might not be aware but sleeping is a big part of our lives. Yes, even the most active among us spend time doing nothing...and it feels good. Or at least it should. And if that is not the case we might have a few tips for a good night sleep that might help. A lot of people overlook their sleep position. Yet, your sleeping position can play a big role in your sleep quality, which means it might be time for you to switch it up. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach… o

It is quite fascinating to me when a patient says: I just want a crack! It always gets the better of me, and I go for my good old fashion...

Have you ever been caught yawning a lot, and no, you ARE interested in what is going on or what the person in front of you is saying. The...

Get rid of that pesky blind spot! Blind spots and difficulty turning your head, may have nothing to do with the neck itself!