Berwick Myotherapy & Pilates

What is the vagus nerve?

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Steps to subscribe:

Visit our website or the Momence app
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You might have seen cupping done before and wondered what it actually is or how it helps your muscles. Well wonder no more because we are here to answer all your questions!
Myofascial cupping is used to treat soft tissue injuries, relieve muscle tension and increase range of motion. It creates a vacuum effect that lifts up the tissues including the fascia, muscles and blood. It can be applied to most parts of the body and is safe to be performed on most individuals.
Cupping can be used by gliding the cups along the skin or by leaving the cup in one spot for a few minutes.
You will sometimes see some reddish circles on the surface of the skin after treatment has been applied. This is due capillary rupture and dilation which we try to keep to a minimum.

Link in bio to book an appointment to try cupping !

How does Myofascial Dry Needling work?
Dry needling is the process of inserting a fine needle into the skin through muscle tissue. Needling targets the trigger points (sore spots) within the muscle. Dry needling has been shown to decrease pain, increase range of motion and decrease muscle tone. Sometimes dry needling may result in a twitch response which is an involuntary spinal reflex. Twitches are helpful when needling as they are a sign that the trigger point is being released.
Stimulating the trigger point with a needle helps to draw a normal blood supply back to flush out the area and release tension.

Where 10 seconds lasts for at least 10 minutes 🙊

Have you ever had a muscle cramp and wondered why they happen? 🤔

Characterised by a sudden shortening of a muscle, cramps can be very painful and hard to stop but are not usually harmful long term.

Some causes include:

👉 Loss of fluids
👉 Insufficient blood flow
👉 Nerve compression
👉 Mineral depletion (potassium, calcium, magnesium)
👉 Over exertion during exercise
👉 Certain medications
👉 Holding a position or stretch for too long

Your Myotherapist can often help identify reasons you might be getting certain cramps, particularly if they are occurring regularly. Let us know about any frequent cramping at your next consultation!

IYKYK 🫶

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? 🧐 Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterised by a numbness or tingling in the hand and forearm caused by a compressed median nerve in the wrist. It can cause night pain and is made worse with repetitive flexion and extension of the wrist. Often it will get worse over time if left untreated and it can cause permanent dysfunction of the hand, including loss of sensation in the fingers or weakness.

Common causes include repetitive hand movement, pregnancy, swelling, activities that involve prolonged flexion or extension of the wrist as well as some other health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Some treatments that can help include:
🌱Wearing a splint while sleeping
🌱Exercises to mobilise the joints
🌱Steroid injection in the carpal tunnel
🌱Gentle massage to keep joint mobile
🌱Dry needling

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle technique that helps to promote natural movement of lymphatic fluid around the body. It helps the system to more efficiently remove metabolic waste and toxins from the body.

When do we use MLD?
🌱Post surgery
🌱During pregnancy
🌱When excess swelling is present
🌱Lymphoedema
🌱Rheumatoid arthritis

What to expect from an MLD consultation
We usually recommend a minimum of 45 minutes per consult as this technique is more beneficial with the more time it is applied for. We first apply a medium pressure to stimulate the lymph nodes and then we use light pressure techniques to help move the lymphatic fluid around the limb towards the lymph nodes.

The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and its main function is to keep body fluids balanced, plus protecting the body against infection.

When not working properly, the lymphatic system can cause swelling called lymphoedema as well as increasing the likelihood of other disorders and infections.

Lymph nodes filter the fluid that travels through the body. They are found all over the body in areas such as the armpits, throat, chest, abdomen and groin. Their main function is infection defence which is why they usually swell when you have an infection.

It’s important to consider the health of your lymphatic system to ensure general health and well-being.

Beginner Pilates classes!? $15?! Yes please 😁🫶

Over the next 4 weeks we are running beginner reformer/matwork classes on Mondays at 5pm, Thursdays at 9.30am + Saturdays at 10am! These classes are strictly limited to 5 participants and we are sure spots will be snapped up quick. Visit our website to book or DM us with any questions 🫶

Wanting to try reformer Pilates but better? 😁

Join our small group classes with a maximum of 5️⃣ participants. In each and every class you will be given help and support through your Pilates journey, with programs designed for individual growth and care 🤍

Intro offer available to new visitors. Visit our website to browse the schedule and book in your classes!

We have small groups in our classes (5 people maximum) to ensure that each person receives the attention required to become GREAT at Pilates 🤩

From beginner through to advanced, each class is tailored to the individual ensuring you will achieve your strength, mobility or stability goals faster!

Use it or lose it ‼️

Private health extras usually reset in January or July - check in with your private health provider to learn more about how much cover you can use towards Myotherapy. We process claims in the spot, so you only have to pay the gap on the day!

10TH BIRTHDAY SPECIAL OFFER 🎉

To celebrate our 10th year of helping our community move better and feel better our 10 & 15 class passes will be 50% off for 1 week only!

🎈 Offer ends Wednesday 15th November
🎈 Limit of 1 pack per person
🎈 Normal expiry limits apply
🎈Purchase via Mindbody or call the clinic on 9796 1114

MUMS & BUBS PILATES 🤱🏼Wednesdays @ 10:30am

Join Laura for 50 minutes of Matwork and Reformer Pilates! This class focuses on reconnecting with your breathing, abdominal strength and rebuilding overall strength while ensuring you remain mobile in all the right places!

Babies up to 1 years old are welcome 👶🏼

Book your class via the Mindbody app or give us a call on 9796 1114 for any queries

Watching our community take control of their physical health and enjoy it along the way fuels our passion to help people move better and feel better everyday 💙

The Vagus Nerve is the 10th Cranial Nerve. It is responsible for the regulation of important functions like breathing, speech, perspiration, heart rate and blood pressure. It also plays an important role in our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), which is comprised of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) (fight or flight response) and the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) (rest and digest). Learning how to effectively stimulate the vagus nerve will help to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and decrease stress and anxiety.
Stay posted for ways that you can use breathing to stimulate the vagus nerve!

Bon voyage Lexie 🏖️☀️

Lexie will be out of the clinic for the next 9 weeks exploring all that Europe has to offer!

Returning to work on the 25th September

We are so excited that Berwick Myotherapy & Pilates now has a space at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village to help their residents move better and feel better!!
This just means there is a slight change in our online booking. For all clinic bookings, please select the top location. The Fiddlers Green location is for residents only.
We look forward to seeing you at the clinic for your myotherapy appointment soon! 🤩

For some EOFY means their private health rebate refreshes! Make the most of your coverage before it restarts!

Our clinic offers on the spot claiming

Book a Myotherapy consult today .berwickmyotherapy.com.au or give us a call on 9796 1114.

Join us for our Winter Well-being Challenge❕

❄️ June 5th - July 24th
❄️ Complete any 2 Pilates classes per week over 8 weeks
❄️ Receive a challenge card with 12 goals to tick off along the way
❄️ Register to participate using your existing membership/class pass OR purchase our special offer - 16 classes for $400 ($25 per class!)

Move better and feel better with us this winter 🙌🏼

All purchases are made via our Mindbody app

Breath workshop on Friday 19th May❕❕

Join Ash at 5pm for an hour of learning!

This workshop will cover:
👉🏼 How to use breath to enhance movement and stretching
👉🏼 Breathing for relaxation and activating your parasympathetic nervous system
👉🏼 Using your diaphragm

Book online via our website. Workshop listed under ‘group sessions’. $25 - limited to 6 participants

Have you booked your next Myotherapy appointment?

With a few of our Myotherapists taking some well deserved time off to see the world 🌍 our appointment spots are limited!

Schedule your appointment ahead of time to avoid having to wait. Book online 24/7

Easter specials on our 5 & 10 class passes🐣

Class passes available to use on all Matwork, Jump & Reformer classes.

Purchase now via Mindbody! Pass activates on first class

For the next 4 weeks we are offering FREE 30 minute Pilates assessments 🥳

This assessment is all about discussing your goals, our classes and assessing basic Pilates skills to guide you in the right direction to begin your classes at our studio.

Offer begins 20th March and ends 10th April - Valid for all new clients.

📱 book your free assessment via our website www.berwickmyotherapy.com.au
*Listed under 1:1 Private Pilates

Inci is one of our incredible clients at the clinic. We want to thank Inci for sharing her story with us.
Pilates in the Park is happening this coming Saturday. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the MS Foundation. Follow the link in our bio to register!

📣 PILATES IN THE PARK FUNDRAISER

Join us in the park! Berwick Myotherapy & Pilates are hosting a Matwork Pilates class in the park to help raise money for MS Foundation Australia, a charity that supports so many members of our community. With more than 25,000 Australians living with MS there couldn’t be a better way to get moving to raise funds for research.

Details:
👉🏼 50 min Matwork Pilates class @ 9am
👉🏼Pioneers Park, Berwick on the 18th March
👉🏼 $20 donation to register
👉🏼 Beginner friendly
👉🏼 BYO mat
👉🏼 Plank challenge & silent auction to follow

Register via https://www.mycause.com.au/events/pilatesinthepark?fbclid=PAAaZ1I6nx1AH-Sl4NX_pk-pbPY0VdN8yRqoZOAB_m7NfwcR5B4p-kz52pF9c

All proceeds go to MS Foundation Australia

Have you booked in your Pilates classes for the week? Spots are filling fast, make sure you don’t miss out❗️

Foot Health Workshop on the 2nd March 👣

Suited for everyone, of all ages! This workshop will delve into ways you can actively improve your foots function - Helping to improve balance, foot pain, knee and hip pain and overall foot mechanics.

In this workshop we will cover:
- Self foot and shoe assessment. Are your shoes squishing your feet?
- Intrinsic foot strength & toe control
- Balancing

$35 per person. Spots are limited to 5 participants. Book via our website www.Berwickmyotherapy.com.au or give us a call on 9796 1114!