September 30, 2020
What is Repetitive Strain Injury Repetitive strain injury is doing things in a repetitive way, it is a gradual buildup of damage to muscles, tendons and nerves from repetitive motions, the following are some occupations that are repetitive: Construction workers working on tools doing the same thing everyday Computer workers sitting at incorrect work stations... Read more
August 16, 2020
Wearing masks has proven to be difficult for hairdressers, looking down and over masks when cutting or colouring hair is effecting necks and shoulders. Wearing a mask has changed their posture causing them to extend their necks to look over their masks. Here are 4 tips to help with posture and the way you work:... Read more
July 24, 2020
Covid 19 has challenged us in many ways and working from home or home schooling is just some of the challengers. Working from home has meant working from the dining room table, kitchen bench or in the lounge room all of which are not good for our posture. Covid 19 is not short term it’s... Read more
June 14, 2020
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopaedic complaints. Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the bottom of the heel to the toe. The plantar fascia is a thick ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot, it acts as a shock absorber and supports the arch of... Read more
May 4, 2020
Research has found that without manual lymphatic drainage after post operative it takes 9 to 18 months for post operative swelling and fibrosis to go completely. With manual lymphatic drainage it takes 3 weeks to 6 months on average for the patient to eliminate any swelling and fibrosis completely. 4 Benefits: It speeds up your... Read more
April 6, 2020
Massage activates the body by decreasing the stress hormone cortisol, which is released by the adrenal glands. It’s important for helping your body deal with stressful situations , as your brain triggers it’s release in response to many different kinds of stress. When cortisol levels are too high for too long this hormone can hurt you... Read more
March 15, 2020
When lymph nodes are removed or damaged due to cancer treatment it can block the lymphatic system. Your lymphatic system is part of the immune and circulatory system. Swelling in the arm or leg that may be presenting discomfort , heaviness or pain. The blockage prevents lymph fluid from draining well and fluid build up... Read more
February 12, 2020
The lymphatic system is designed to go after pathogens, fight viruses and push out waste products. The lymphatic system and liver depend on each other working to filter out heavy metals, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides. The liver filters out these heavy metals and poisons that affect the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system and liver rely... Read more
January 19, 2020
In Australia sun exposure is a major risk factor for skin cancer. Summer is here and the ultraviolet light is where our cells can be damaged by the harmful radiation. Surfcoast massage has been able to assist clients by detecting skin cancers and abnormal growths. You can’t always see or know what to feel for... Read more
December 1, 2019
TMJ syndrome is a pain in the jaw joint that can be caused by trauma, disease, wear and tear due to ageing and oral habits. The following are signs and symptoms to identify TMJ syndrome Head and neck pain Facial pain Ear pain Headaches Jaw locking and difficulty opening Problems with biting Jaw clicking or... Read more
