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Do you have tight hip flexors? Hip flexor tightness is a common issue that affects many individuals, particularly those who lead sedentary lifestyles or engage in activities that require prolonged sitting (hello desk work!) So first of all, what are hip flexors? The hip flexors are a group of muscles located at the front of the hip joint, including the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, sartorius, and tensor fasciae latae. These muscles play a crucial role in various movements such as walking, running, and bending at the waist. When the hip flexors become tight, it can lead to a range of discomforts and limitations in mobility. Factors such as excessive sitting, lack of stretching, overuse during activities like cycling or running, or muscular imbalances can contribute to the development of tightness in these muscles. Symptoms of hip flexor tightness may include: 👉 Pain or discomfort in the front of the hip or groin area 👉 Stiffness 👉 Reduced range of motion 👉 Difficulty performing activities that involve hip extension or flexion One of the best ways to resolve this is with Massage! Massage techniques target the hip flexor muscles directly, helping to release tension, improve flexibility, and promote relaxation. Some of the techniques and approaches used to improve hip flexor function and relieve tension include: 👉 Deep Tissue Massage 👉 Myofascial Release 👉 Trigger Point Therapy 👉 Stretching Techniques 👉 Self-Care Recommendations – things you can do at home to support your flexors It’s important to note that while massage therapy can provide relief from hip flexor tightness, addressing the underlying causes such as poor posture, muscle imbalances, and overuse is crucial for long-term improvement. Integrating regular massage therapy sessions with stretching, strengthening exercises, and ergonomic adjustments can help prevent the recurrence of hip flexor tightness and promote overall musculoskeletal health. If you have tight hip fl

Tense neck and shoulders? We can help! Remedial Massage is an excellent way to effectively treat computer / desk-induced neck and shoulder tension, and other consequences of poor workplace posture. Often when we don’t move enough during the workday, or have posture at the desk which is less than ideal for our body, we can tend to get other symptoms too. This might include things like: 👉 Headaches and migraines 👉 Poor sleep 👉 Eye strain Seeing a Remedial Massage therapist if you work a job which contributes to any of the above, particularly neck and shoulder tension (since this is so common and easily addressed) is a great addition to your health and wellness regime. Here at Bodyactive, we can work with you to not only relieve the tightness and tension, but also to increase your mobility of these stiff areas so you can restore optimal function to your upper body and most importantly, allow you to feel better! You can book a massage via the link in our bio, or by visiting www.bodyactivehealth.com.au or calling the clinic on 9427 8848 . . . . . #Bodyactive #BodyactiveHealth #RemedialMassageMelbourne #RemedialMassageRichmond #Richmond3121 #BridgeRoadRichmond #BridgeRdRichmond

A friendly reminder from us to you! These holidays, remember to: 🙏🏼 Take the time and space to wind down 🙏🏼 Nurture your mind and body in ways that feel good for you 🙏🏼 Connect to nature, yourself, and others It can be easy to commit to lots of things at this time, so make sure you’re prioritising your self-care so you can show up for what you want to and rest for the rest! See you in the new year! . . . . #WindDown #RestAndRelax #TimeToChill #SelfCareTime #Bodyactive #BodyactiveHealth

Yes, it’s true, Christmas is not that far away... A massage gift card is a nice reward for a hard-working loved one, colleague, or friend! 🎁 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SEASON PRICING – 1 hour massage gift vouchers are now $100 instead of $110 💝 To purchase a Massage Gift card for Christmas, click the Gift Voucher link in our bio and select the 1 hour massage gift card 🎁 Merry Gifting! . . . . . #MassageGiftCard #ChristmasShoppingMadeEasy #MassageGiftVouchers #ChristmasGiftIdeas #Bodyactive #BodyactiveHealth #RemedialMassageMelbourne #RemedialMassageRichmond #Richmond3121 #BridgeRoadRichmond #BridgeRdRichmond

Haven’t used up your Private Health Fund benefits yet? If you still have Health Fund Cover remaining for Osteopathy, Massage, or Acupuncture, now is the time to make the most of it if your policy resets at the start of the calendar year. Any Cover you have remaining on your private health may expire at the end of the calendar year - if you’re not sure, check with your Private Health Fund. To book any of the services listed above, visit us at www.bodyactivehealth.com.au or call the clinic on 9427 8848 . . . . #MassageRichmond #MassageMelbourne #AcupunctureRichmond #AcupunctureMelbourne #MelbourneOsteopath #Richmond3121 #BridgeRdRichmond #Bodyactive #BodyactiveHealth #HICAPS

Herbal Medicine Feature: Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis) – or simply, Rosemary! A family favourite, the humble rosemary is from the Lamiaceae family & has a strong, characteristic aroma which many of us know & love. This herb has been used for centuries & was often present at weddings, funerals, or even during religious ceremonies. Naturopaths & herbalists prescribe rosemary for a range of things such as: 🌿 Poor circulation 🌿 Headaches 🌿 Issues with cognition & memory 🌿 Poor liver function 🌿 Topically for muscle pain Rosemary is excellent for gently stimulating our liver’s detoxification pathways & is hepatoprotective (protects the liver). It is also antimicrobial so can be great to add to soups, stews, or herbal teas if you’re feeling a little under the weather. Rosemary has been used traditionally & continues to be used in contemporary herbal medicine as a cognition enhancer, helping to boost focus & memory. Some of rosemary’s main bioactives include monoterpene hydrocarbons like alpha-pinene, monoterpene alcohols like borneol, alpha-terpineol, ketones like camphor, among many other compounds which work synergistically with each other to provide rosemary’s medicinal effects. Rosemary is easy to grow at home & even easier to incorporate into your cooking & lifestyle – stay tuned on our stories where we will share a fun recipe with rosemary! Our Naturopath Anja Bauer is available to prescribe herbal medicines here at Bodyactive, so if you are interested just click on the “Book Naturopathy” button via the link in our bio 🌿

Did you know that improving your diet and digestive health will improve your energy, your mood, your immunity and your sense of wellbeing? Food is more than just fuel that keeps us going. Depending on what we choose to feed ourselves, the food we eat has the potential to improve health and reduce chronic disease risk, or to keep us in a suboptimal state of health and increase our risk of developing or worsening chronic disease. BUT… It’s not just about WHAT we eat! How our digestive system is functioning will determine whether we can actually harness the nutrients from the foods we eat so that we can use them for all our bodily processes – from hormone synthesis, mood regulation, blood sugar levels, energy, immune function, and more! That’s why it’s important to not just modify what you’re eating and change your diet to suit your unique body, but to also properly assess digestive function and correct it, if necessary. The best way to do that is to consult with a qualified Nutritionist or Naturopath who can figure out exactly what factors are impacting your digestion, and therefore your potential to absorb and utilise nutrients. You can book a Nutrition appointment via bodyactivehealth.com.au (or via the link in our bio) to get started today 🍋🍉🥑

A review from a happy client: “Got a voucher to Bodyactive & just had my massage with Paul. Hands down the best massage I’ve ever had. I’ve walked out feeling so much better & he even took the time to teach me about posture improvement. Will be booking my next massage in very soon!” – Eleanor Book your massage today at bodyactivehealth.com.au or call the clinic on 9427 8848

STOP scrolling right now and get up, stretch, go for a walk… just MOVE! By moving your body throughout the day, you may notice that when you get back to work / study / whatever it is you’re doing, you can focus better, and perhaps even feel more energised. Happy moving! #stayactive #bodyactive #bodyactivehealth #takeabreak #movementbreaks

OPEN DAY at Bodyactive Saturday 25th March from 11am – 3pm! As the longest running clinic in Richmond serving the local community for over 20 years, Bodyactive Health welcomes you to the clinic, where we offer Remedial Massage, Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine. 🔹 Meet our amazing practitioners 🔹 Check out the clinic 🔹 Have your questions answered 🔹 FREE Giveaways on the day! 🔹 THREE Massage Gift Vouchers & ONE Osteopathy Gift Voucher to be won! 🔹 Book a future appointment on the day & receive a 10% discount off the consultation fee 🔹 Come support a local, small business! Find us on the first floor at 246 Bridge Road, Richmond. Any questions, feel free to call us on 9427 8848. Can’t wait to see you!

POST-VIRAL FATIGUE SYNDROME (PVFS). Many viral illnesses, and some bacterial ones often entail fatigue when you are acutely ill, however this fatigue can linger for many weeks or months in some cases. Aside from long-term fatigue which is not resolved with rest, people with PVFS may experience: ▪️Tender / enlarged lymph nodes ▪️Muscular pain ▪️Headaches ▪️Brain fog ▪️Joint pain ▪️Dizziness and / or low blood pressure (especially with postural changes) ▪️Other symptoms Widespread inflammation, a dysregulated immune system, and issues with cellular energy production are all important aspects of PVFS to address, and our practitioners here at Bodyactive are here to do just that. If you think you may be experiencing PVFS, please get in touch with us at the clinic on 03 9427 8848 to see how we can best support you.

Did you know that if you’re an existing client at Bodyactive and you refer someone you know to the clinic, you can score $10 credit to your account if the person you referred books in with us? Well, now you do! So feel free to share the love with your friends, family, colleagues, neighbours, or whoever you think might be in need of any of our services.

To welcome you into the new year, we’re offering 1 hour massages for $95 instead of $100. If you visit the clinic for massages frequently, this is the time to purchase your massage sessions in bulk in advance, so you can save some $$! There is no limit to how many you can buy, and you can use them throughout the year as you need them. You can purchase these massage gift vouchers for someone else as a gift too! Get yours here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/main_shop.asp?pMode=2&tabID=3 Or simply click on the Gift Card tab at www.bodyactivehealth.com.au and select the 1 Hour Massage Gift Card. Sale ends January 31st.

We’re back! Come visit us in the clinic today, or book your appointment online at https://www.bodyactivehealth.com.au/ We can book you in for Massage, Osteopathy, Myotherapy, Acupuncture, Nutrition, & Naturopathy.

Welcome to 2023! We’ll be back next week (Monday 9th January), so be sure to jump online and book a spot with your favourite therapist so you can start the year off right!

A reminder from us to kick back and enjoy yourself this holiday season! It has been a taxing year of demand for people, so of course take care of yourself, but part of that is also letting your hair down so you can relax and enjoy time to yourself and with those you love most!

Although some days we’re on skeleton staff, we are fully open and still here to treat your muscles and bones! #remedialmassagerichmond #bodyactive #bodyactivetherapies #remedialmassagemelbourne #osteopathyrichmond #acupuncturerichmond #richmond3121 #bridgeroadrichmond

GIFT VOUCHERS for massages are available online now! Treat yourself, a family member, friend, colleague, or special someone to the perfect gift this Christmas with a massage voucher. Jump on to the website now to grab yours! #massagegiftvouchers #christmasgiftideas #bodyactive #bodyactivetherapies #remedialmassagemelbourne #remedialmassagerichmond #lastminutechristmasgifts #richmond3121 #bridgeroadrichmond