Headaches, Migraines or Neck Pain?

End of year is coming up and school and uni exams are here!  Students begin their ATAR exams this week!  Those who are sitting with heads down, studying for long periods of time, can be experiencing headaches, migraines and or neck pain and/or stiffness.  But fear not, here are some easy tips for managing that pain and stiffness to get you through those exams.  

• Maintain good posture to allow muscles and bones to be in their most efficient position to work and relax. 
• Gently stretch muscles that are tight for a minimum of 15 seconds each time. 
• Take frequent breaks to recheck your posture and stretch. 
• Stay hydrated as some headaches can occur from dehydration.  
• Chiropractic may help to relieve symptoms when the above is not enough. 

For more specific advice for your individual case, call us to book your appointment.  And lastly... Good luck!

Oncology Massage and Lymphatic Drainage

Massaging someone with cancer was once a contra indication for massage therapists because it was believed that it might spread cancer cells. We now know that this is not the case. In fact Oncology Massage has become part of managing symptoms experienced during cancer treatments in cancer centres and hospitals all over the world, due to its effect of reducing pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea and depression.

• Nausea improved by 47%
• Fatigue improved by 42%
• Anxiety improved by 51%
• Depression improved by 48% (1)

Oncology Massage can help with symptoms experienced during conventional cancer treatments and can be very helpful at any time after diagnosis, bearing in mind that this type of massage is very different to the Deep Tissue and even Swedish (Relaxation) Massage techniques generally used in the industry.

It is a specific, light touch massage, which can improve general well being at a time when the body’s resources are depleted.  Oncology Massage can be done during treatments ie during chemo therapy to reduce nausea and anxiety or after to ease fatigue and depression.

‘It reduces the side effects experienced from conventional treatments of cancer and the symptoms of the disease process itself.’ (1)

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