Have you ever had pain on the outside of your knee? Ever heard of the ITB? Are the runners and cyclists in your life always complaining about it? You may have been feeling the symptoms of Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) What is the ITB? The Iliotibial band (ITB) is a big belt-like band of connective tissue that runs down the outside of your leg. It runs from the hip, down over the knee and connects into the top of the shin. Its main job within the body is pelvis stability a...

You’ve probably heard a lot about core engagement, core activation or the pelvic floor (especially if you do Pilates or have had kids!) but often we get clients who come into the clinic with lower back, glute and even shoulder pain who don’t know how to activate their core properly which has often contributed to these injuries. Why is it important to engage our core? Not only does it help minimise the stress and strain placed on other structures of the body when you're exercising (especi...

Let's have a chat about Manual Lymphatic Drainage… It sounds a bit dramatic, we’ll admit, but stick with us and we’ll explain what it is, what it does and how it can help keep you happy, healthy and living you best life! Let’s start at the Lymphatic System How familiar are you with the Lymphatic System? To be perfectly honest, it’s essentially your body’s sewage system, sounds kind of gross, right? But also, incredibly important. Your lymphatic system is actually part of...