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Why Posture is Everything

April 11, 2018 By admin

When it comes to body aches and pains, there is a common thread that joins far too many conditions: poor posture. Correcting posture is one of the most common tasks for physiotherapists as the painful effects of posture are far-reaching, from shoulder injuries to back pain to headaches.

The Posture Problem

Our modern lives are filled with poor posture traps. We recline in front of the television, we sit all day at our desks and spend too long stuck in traffic, all of which make good posture a challenge. You may find yourself at physiotherapy for a sudden strain or injury, but chances are your posture was a contributing factor working away for quite some time.

The Good News

Small, simple changes to your habits, as guided by your physiotherapist, can help you experience major improvements. Your physio will assess your posture and give you daily exercises to bring your body back into balance. Your physiotherapist will also recommend adjustments to your sitting and standing style which will stop the problem from returning.

The Benefits of Good Posture

Fewer aches and pains – those dull but frequent back pains and neck cricks that brought you to physio will ease with improved posture as correct alignment makes better use of your muscles, easing the pressure off bones and joints.

Sleep – if you think posture is irrelevant when it comes to sleep, think again! Sorting out your posture will lead to a sounder, deeper, more restful sleep.

Improved energy – since your muscles, joints and ligaments won’t be working overtime to compensate, you’ll find you have more energy for everyday life.

Better breathing – proper breathing is an important part of physiotherapy and posture is key when it comes to taking in full, deep, diaphragmatic breathes. When you breathe properly your body relaxes, your mental capacity increases and your well-being improves.

Long term health – the earlier you see a physiotherapist, the better as good posture will improve spinal health which effects your entire nervous system and keep conditions like kyphosis (curvature of the spine) and slipped discs at bay.

Don’t suffer in silence. Poor posture is incredibly common and it’s a hard habit to break on your own. If you’re in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui or Papamoa, the physio team at Body In Motion can sort your posture out!

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Why it’s Worth Seeing a Physiotherapist for Niggles

March 7, 2018 By admin

We often think about physiotherapy as a way to repair the body after an injury, but one of the best things you can do for your body is to see a physio prior to injury, when you’ve got a niggly, unexplained pain that just won’t go away.

Niggles include recurrent twinges, dull aches, slight but consistent pain after exercise, and sudden catches of pain with certain movements. These pains are mild so they are often ignored, but they are signals that something isn’t working as it should.

Prevention is better than cure 

When it comes to your health, it’s better to do what you can while in reasonably good health to ward off needing lengthy treatment, time off work or medication.

When you have a niggly pain that just won’t go away, get it seen by one of our physiotherapists in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui or Papamoa and you’ll likely be back to full health quickly. If you wait for the niggles to get worse and turn into a full-blown injury, the road to health will be a lot longer.

Our physiotherapists will assess you and determine which sort of treatment would suit you best – it could be physio, massage, acupuncture, home exercise programs or stretches. 

Stretches and exercise 

Often, your physiotherapist can teach you some daily stretches and exercises to do at home that will right any wrongs. Our physiotherapy team at Body In Motion love nothing more than seeing hugely positive changes from a few simple stretches and our patients are often surprised at how quickly their niggles disappear. 

Proper form 

Another common cause of niggles is improper form, which could happen while exercising or even while sitting at your desk. We can teach you techniques to improve your posture and your form while running, walking or playing sports. Once corrected, niggles often come right and not only do you feel better, but you’re exercising more efficiently. 

Quality of life 

Probably the most important reason of all to see a physio for niggles is to improve your quality of life. It saddens us to see people suffering through unnecessary aches and pains, sometimes for years, when it could have been nipped in the bud with a few physiotherapy appointments. Life is meant to be enjoyed, and a niggly shoulder, back, neck or knee can stop you from getting the most out of life.

See Body In Motion’s team of experienced physiotherapists at multiple clinics throughout Tauranga for any niggles – we will get you back on track!

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ITS GIVEAWAY TIME

December 14, 2017 By admin

KEEP CALM – ITS GIVEAWAY TIME!!

As the season of giving is upon us, why not treat a loved one to a life changing introduction to the world of Pilates, taught by the experts here at Body In Motion.

Purchase a gift voucher concession of x10 Mat classes at $145 (usually $160) or x10 Reformer classes for $210 (usually $230) and that same loved one will also receive their private 1:1 40minute Pilates intro for FREE.

Better yet, because of your generosity to them, we will also provide YOU with a complimentary FREE class of any value as a treat to yourself!

Terms & Conditions:
– Promo ends Friday 22nd of December 3pm
– Vouchers are valid for 6 months dated from January 15th (the start of our Pilates year!)
– Vouchers strictly for clients new to Pilates at BIM (Dont worry existing valued clients, your treats will come in the New Year!)
– Vouchers redeemable at our Mount, Bethlehem & Pyes Pa studios

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Breathing

December 14, 2017 By admin

Many bodily functions are essential to survival but breathing is our lifeline, linking us to the world from birth to death.

Breathing is subject to major disruption or interference from thinking, feeling and experience, and also as a result of biomechanical and biochemical factors.

The foundations of good breathing are using your NOSE, breathing LOW – using your diaphragm – and SLOW (8-14 breaths per minute for an adult).

Your first assessment with our Bradcliff breathing Physiotherapists (Kathy, Kelly G, Annalees) will cover these essential three elements, and much more.

Better breathing leads to better sleep, digestion, pain relief, better concentration, speech, asthma control, sports performance and wellbeing.

Our physiotherapy clients are often amazed at how just a few sessions can make such a difference.

Book in with one of our breathing experts to see how you might improve your breathing and health today.

Call 927-3330 or you can book online (see link below)
http://nzappts.gensolve.com/body_in_motion

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Festival of Multisport

December 14, 2017 By admin

Not long until the Mount Festival of Multisport… Half Iron Man, Aquabike, and Under Armour Run are just a few of the events taking place. Body In Motion & Areté Massage Therapy will be onsite on the day. Also, come see us in clinic, our staff have heaps of triathlon experience and expertise!
To book an appointment before or after race day, please comment on this post or contact Ali Wilson. No bookings required on the day.

See you out there!

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Xmas morning tea

December 14, 2017 By admin

Carmen the Christmas Fairy delivering a delicious Xmas morning tea from The Artisan Bread Bakers to our biggest customer! Merry Christmas!

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#MEETTHETEAMMONDAY

December 14, 2017 By admin

Amber Fraser Receptionist and the one who ‘keeps us all in line’ at The High Performance Centre in Mount Maunganui.

So Amber, quick fire Q&A…(the edited version)…

1. Whats your favourite joke?

Two fish are in a tank, one turns to the other and says…

“you man the guns, I’ll drive.”

2. Where are we likely to find Amber on a Saturday?

Now our renovations are complete and its getting warmer, you will find me either relaxing at the beach, BBQ’ing with friends, camping or exploring our beautiful coastline.

3. If you could have a coffee with any one, who would it be, and what you you talk about?

I don’t drink coffee but instead Id have a beer or three with Michael McIntyre, not sure what we would talk about but I find him hilarious so it would be good banter.

4. What are you likely to max out a credit card on?

I don’t own a credit card but if I did, travel, travel and more travel.

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WOMENS HEALTH EVENING

June 20, 2017 By admin

Body In Motion proudly presents talks from both Dr Stacy Sims and Alice Taylor. Be inspired to better your overall health

 

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EVEREST CHALLENGE

June 20, 2017 By admin

Week 3 of the MORE FM bay Of Plenty Everest Challenge is now over. Our team has climbed Mauao over 160 times in this time – amazing effort guys.

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OCEANS 17

June 20, 2017 By admin

Stunning weather and incredible young athletes – our Body In Motion physios had a great time being involved in another amazing event held here in the Bay

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