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Welcome To The Retrain Health BLOG
On This page you will find evidence based information on a range of topics. These articles have been compiled by our Byron Bay and Ballina Practitioners.
To compile the articles the latest evidence from peer reviewed journals are used. Where peer reviewed evidence isn't available, expert consensus is sourced.
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Daily Movement Medicine…Short and Long-Term Health
Today's lifestyle, where technology reigns supreme and physical activity is often and easily neglected, the importance of daily exercise...
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Jun 20, 20235 min read
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The Essence of Japanese Matcha…
Matcha is a type of green tea that is unique to Japan and tastes different in each climate. Upon seeking to taste matcha in each city of...
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Jun 6, 20234 min read
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Why nose breathing is (subjectively) a better option over mouth breathing
The ability to breathe is something that many of us take for granted, because it is an autonomic process, and it happens whether we are...
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Mar 25, 20226 min read
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Dry Needling, Acupuncture, Wet Needling - What's the difference?
What is Dry needling? If you have visited one of our osteopathy clinics at Retrain Health you might have been offered a dry needling...
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Feb 23, 20223 min read
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Corticosteroids injections - yay or nay
Corticosteroid medications mimic the effects of cortisol, which is a stress hormone. Cortisol helps to decrease inflammation, and...
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Dec 17, 20213 min read
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Muscle strain
What is a muscle strain, and how does it occur? When the fibre in a muscle are overstretched, or injured, we call it a muscle strain.
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Dec 8, 20215 min read
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Compression Therapy
Compression therapy at Retrain Health - Try our multi-chamber air compression device designed to help reduce muscle soreness, swelling...
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Aug 4, 20213 min read
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Inguinal Hernia
A hernia is the word we use to describe when an organ protrudes through tissue in an abnormal way. Click to read more....
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May 7, 20213 min read
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5 goals for better sleep
Given the high stress year of 2020...sleep has become an increasingly important factor in our physical and mental recovery.
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Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Acute Pain
Have you stubbed your toe on the corner of the bed and proceeded to expel profanities. Do you ever wonder why we experience pain so quick?
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Mar 1, 20213 min read
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You and Your Bone Density
Image credit: https://hspersunite.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/88pic2.gif As you all probably know, it's pretty important to have...
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Feb 10, 20212 min read
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5-minute mobility desk break
Movement - it's a a no brainer - so.... STOP! STAND UP! IT’S TIME TO MOBALISE! With the return to desk life for a lot of us, the time has...
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Feb 3, 20211 min read
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The Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is made up of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic organs and lymphatic fluid (aka lymph). The lymphatic...
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Jan 27, 20214 min read
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Exercise and Mental Health
People with severe mental illness face a decrease in life expectancy, of around 15 years, compared to the general population. In addition...
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Jan 20, 20212 min read
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Osgood Schlatter’s Disease
Osgood what?
While the name is a bit of a mouthful, and may feel foreign to pronounce, Osgood Schlatter’s (OZ-good SHLAW-ters)
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Jan 13, 20213 min read
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Tendon traffic light system
Tendons injuries can be a tricky task at times, as they are a tissue which needs the right amount of loading (ie. exercise) – in that too...
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Jan 6, 20212 min read
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BURSITIS
First thing is first, what is a bursa? Chances are, that you have heard of bursae, but what are they, and why do we have them? Bursa are...
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Dec 31, 20203 min read
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The Sweet Life (it's all about balance, right?)
A little pre Christmas chat to help save you from the downward sugar spiral and withdrawals post Christmas! Why do so many of us find it...
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Dec 17, 20203 min read
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Wrist pain with gym training
Image: Retrain Health So! The wrist is a complicated joint involving 8 different bones; your ulna and radius (forearm), and a bunch of...
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Dec 10, 20203 min read
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Image: Unknown meme generator What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS for short, is a complex hormonal condition that affects...
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Dec 10, 20203 min read
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