THE Balanced BLOG

Waking up to a headache or stiff neck pain is not ideal to start your day. Early morning headaches may make you feel unrested and tired...

How much movement and what type of movement is essential for a healthy body and spine? A 2019 study found that “People who did no...

Knowing the common causes of knee osteoarthritis (OA) can help you take precautions to minimise the risk and impact. So, what exactly is osteoarthritis, and how does it affect the knee? Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis where there is a breakdown of the cartilage of your joints responsible for weight-bearing. This wear and tear of cartilage over time will increase the friction of the joints that causes joint inflammation. The role of the cartilage in the knees is to provi

My secret power is in this one supplement I take... Do you take it?

Dr Kara talks about training for the biggest climb of your life, Motherhood. Learn about birthfit and it will get you ready for birth!

I have a friend who hates his feet, even to the point, he refuses to take his shoes off in public… I’ve managed to sneak a look at his...

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

If you are reading this, stop! Don't move. Hold the position you are currently sitting in. Try not to shuffle or move. Do you notice anything? In what positions are your feet? Do you have more weight on one foot than the other? Are both your feet flat on the floor? Is one rolled in or out? So, why is the ankle important? Your feet are the foundation of your spine. They bear an incredible amount of weight and are highly mobile and fragile. There are 26 articulating bones in ea

There have been countless patients who have said to me, “I need to stretch more, especially my hamstrings-they are always tight." My line...

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...