Stretch for Life and Bodyworks Clinic

Did you know that the jaw muscles are the strongest muscle for their size in the body? Not too hard to imagine when we consider how much and what, it is used for. It is a very complex joint, as I explain in the intro, but like any where else in the body the chewing muscles get tight and jam the j...

Neck and lower back problems are the most common complaint my patients come into the clinic for help with. We are generally cautious about what we do with our neck more than anywhere else in the body, well, because it's our neck. It's the conduit from our head to the rest of our body and if we br...

The big thing to do with the upper back is its relationship to posture, which in turn has a connection to neck function. Basically the bigger the curve in your upper back the increased likelihood of having more tension in your upper back. As we come more forward as a result of this your upper bac...

Problems with shoulders is another really common condition. These can range from a niggly shoulder right the way through to the frozen shoulder where you can barely move your arm. The shoulder joint is very shallow so you can get a wide range of motion. So the arm is basically strapped to the sho...

Most of the problems that occur for the arms and hands is as a result of over use. Primarily from occupations such as excessive keyboard and mouse work, Industrial machine operators right through to recreational projects such as knitting and needle work. These are often broadly termed 'tennis and...

This is the big one. Just about any thing can trigger off a lower back. Typically there is an underlying strain pattern that your body has been able to keep a lid on, then wham some small insignificant event like turning in bed or reaching for a cup of tea and your back spazzes out on you. Of cou...

Hip pain is another very common complaint in the clinic. It is more common in females which I think has more to do with the shape of the pelvis. It is more noticeable when pressure is put on your hips such as when lying on your side in bed or in some car seats which wrap up around the side of you...

Other than injuries, knee complaints are a common topic of conversation amongst those who have been on this earth for some time. Basically you have got two bones stacked on top of each other, strapped together by ligaments, with a couple of cartilage washes in the middle taking up the slack. It's...

When you think of how much work our feet and ankles do it's a wonder they work at all. Many foot and ankle problems stem from tight calf muscles. The foot and ankle work best when the foot can flex right up and extend right down. If the calf muscles are tight then the foot range of motion is dimi...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

The Essentials are the most strategic techniques, chosen from the full range of exercises, that will give the greatest relief to the parts of your body that are painful, strained or have suffered injury. These Essential techniques are designed for a quicker response, freer movement and improved f...

Most people like routines to follow. Although the Stretch for Life Program is designed as a 'find and fix' solution, meaning you have a sore part, you go to the relevant region, do the work and see if you can fix it yourself. However, there is huge value in following a routine that is a continuum...

Most people like routines to follow. Although the Stretch for Life Program is designed as a 'find and fix' solution, meaning you have a sore part, you go to the relevant region, do the work and see if you can fix it yourself. However, there is huge value in following a routine that is a continuum...