Lachlan Cogan

If you’ve ever wondered “What does an osteopath actually do?” — you’re not alone. A lot of people have heard of osteopathy, but aren’t quite sure how it works or whether it’s right for them. So let’s break it down in simple terms. So, What Is Osteopathy? Osteopathy is a form of hands-on healthcare that focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. That means we work with muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves — but we also consider how the whole...

Resistance bands can be a great piece of equipment to help you keep your body healthy. It is most often used for strengthening muscles but can also be used for stretching. With strengthening being the most common use for resistance bands, here are some tips to help you get the best results. Posture Whenever you are doing any form of exercise, posture is very important. This is particularly important when you are adding resistance to movements. So before you begin any exercise with a...

Of all the positions you can sleep in, sleeping on your stomach is the worst. If you sleep on your side or back, and follow a few simple rules, you can sleep in a good position and not wake up with pain. Sleeping on your back however will generally always lead to pain over a period of time. Here are 3 reasons why sleeping on your stomach is bad and can lead to pain. Rotating your neck to breathe Unless you have a face hole in your bed, to sleep on your stomach, you need to turn your head to...