Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor muscles are located between the tailbone (coccyx) and the pubic bone within the pelvis. These muscles work like a hammock to brace organs such as the uterus, bladder, and rectum. In doing so, the pelvic floor promotes healthy bowel and bladder control along with comfort. If something goes wrong with […]
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Prenatal Treatment Pregnancy causes a tremendous amount of development and stress to the body within such a small window of 40 weeks; usually up to 20kg changes. Apart from the obvious postural changes due to a change in the body’s center of gravity, hormone changes causing your ligaments to become more lax to prepare for
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4 easy stretches to improve your hip mobility! 1. Donkey Kicks Donkey Kicks strengthen your glutes and upper hamstrings. Ensure your lower back does not arch as your leg lifts. Perform 2 sets of 20 repetitions per side. Be sure to stop if you feel worsening pain as you are stretching. 2. Clamshells Clamshells effectively
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Try these 4 daily stretches to achieve quality sleep! 1. Lower Lunge Stretch This stretch aims to release tension in the hip flexors, glutes, and lower back. Ensure that you keep the hips low and level with each other. Hold for 5 breaths. Release and repeat on the other side. Be sure to stop if
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Try these 4 easy stretches to manage your back pain! 1. Lower Back Flexion Lower Back Flexion stretch improves your lumbar mobility and decreases lower back pain. Hold the stretch for 5 seconds. Release and repeat 10 times. Be sure to stop if you feel worsening pain as you are stretching. 2. Towel Hamstring Stretch
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Did you know that Flat Back Syndrome can cause strain and chronic pain in the neck, upper back, and shoulders? What is Flat Back Syndrome? In Flat Back Syndrome, also called Fixed Sagittal Imbalance, the normal curve in the lumbar spine is usually reduced or eliminated. The spine normally has two curves, which keep balance
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Orchard Health Clinic is the first rehab clinic in Singapore to introduce localised Cryotherapy suitable for all body parts. Non-invasive, safe, comfortable and indulging, it is proven to deliver remarkable results for all age groups. This cutting-edge therapy applies liquid nitrogen vapour to the skin at sub-zero temperatures of -162°C to kickstart a completely natural,
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Try these stretches to alleviate your neck and shoulder pain! 1. Neck Flexion Stretch – Neck flexion will help loosen your posterior neck muscles and reduce tightness. – Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times. The neck flexion stretch is felt throughout the back of the neck. Some patients benefit from simply
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Sore muscles after physical activity, known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), is muscle pain that begins after you have worked out. The pain usually begins to develop between 24 hours after your workout, and peaks around 72 hours after your training stimulus. DOMS typically lasts anytime between 3 to
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About 15% of the cases we see are somewhat sleep-related pain. The most common conditions which are aggravated by poor sleeping positions are generally varying degrees of neck-related injuries. In more severe and chronic cases of a stiff neck, or prolonged use of the wrong pillow, one may develop Cervical Radiculopathy or even Brachial Plexus
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What is Vastus Lateralis (VL) Muscle? The Vastus Lateralis (VL) is a muscle located on the lateral, or outside, part of your thigh. The muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles and is the largest muscle of that group. The Vastus Lateralis works with the other quad muscles to help extend your knee joint.
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Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Pain The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) is the deepest abdominal muscle. It is located in the lower back on either side of the lumbar spine. It starts at the lowest rib and ends at the top of the pelvis. It is common to have pain in that area because this muscle is heavily
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What is Lordosis? Everyone’s spine curves a little in the neck, upper back, and lower back. These curves, which create the spine’s S shape, are called the Lordotic (neck and lower back), and Kyphotic (upper back). They help your body absorb shock, support the weight of the head, stabilise and maintain its structure, move and
What are Muscle Spasms? A Muscle Spasm is a sudden and involuntary movement in one or more muscles. People may also call this a Charley Horse, muscle cramp, or twitch. These movements can happen in any muscle of the body and are very common. Muscle Spasms range in intensity from mild twitches to severe pain.
Intercostal Muscle Strain Intercostal Muscle Strain is an injury affecting the muscles between two or more ribs. The intercostal muscles have different layers that are attached to the ribs to help build the chest wall and assist in breathing. When an intercostal muscle gets twisted, strained, or stretched too far, it can tear, causing Intercostal
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