We always hear, “remember to get your 7 to 8 hours of sleep if you want to function”, yet no one is actually listening. Apart from wal...
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read moreOsteopathy is a holistic approach to the body that considers the interconnectedness of the body's muscles, joints and systems. Typically adults are the ones getting treated, but at Ascot Vale Osteopathy, we treat children f...
read moreChronic pain syndrome is a complex multifactorial disease that affects 1 in 5 Australians over the age of 45. It is the third largest disease burden (surpassed by cancer and cardiovascular disease), and costs approximately ...
read moreIn the pursuit of fitness and athletic performance, it's important to strike a balance between training and recovery. Increasing training load when implemented correctly, with appropriate rest and recovery, yields great res...
read moreIn most people’s lives, there comes a point in time where a certain part of your body will hurt. The pain may be caused by trauma or it may present insidiously. Some will ignore the pain until it disappears, others will t...
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