There is tons of information about the physical benefits provided from exercise, but what is not fully explained and understood is the benefits of exercise to our mental health. It is fair to say we are becoming more aware of the need to address mental health problems, and several institutes like Beyond Blue and the Black Dog institute do a fantastic job of educating the community so we can gain a better understanding of how to treat these serious conditions. It has long been known that physical activity helps with depression, but even as countless number of studies and evidence supports this, there is inconsistency into what type of exercise is best, and how much is enough? These are some of the questions we investigated in this article and the results were very surprising. 

We all know that good posture not only looks good, but also allows the body to move with great efficiency free of pain and compensation. Modern living and technology advancement has made many changes to our lifestyle that makes things much easier, unfortunately, it has also come at a cost to our health and in particular our posture. The introduction of computers and jobs requiring us to sit for long periods and more recently IPAD’s and smart phones that people stare at all day in a flexed and hunched position has seen a rapid rise in postural related injuries. We cannot change this evolution to our lifestyle, but we can begin using exercise as a way to counter the damage created from these daily habits. The exercises to use can vary a lot from person to person as we are all unique in our own way and our postures might differ slightly, but there is a common theme to all exercises that promote good posture. And that is - they promote EXTENSION. This article we give you an example of a strength workout you could use to improve your posture and prevent the onset of injury and pain.

One of the most confusing and at times controversial topics to discuss is the role of the anterior tilt of the pelvis concerning optimal hip function and movement. We have worked with a considerable number of people in recent months to help rehabilitate severe injuries to either the spine or the hips that were caused by their training methods. Many were trying to “fix” what they believed was an excessive anterior tilt of the pelvis by using various gripping methods and exercises to flatten out their back. What they failed to understand is that they need some degree of anterior tilt to maintain a neutral spine and pelvis. Too much anterior tilt is not great either, but there are much bigger problems associated with the flat back posture that features a posterior tilt or lack of anterior tilt. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about pelvic stability and hip function to avoid potential injury. This is a must-read for anyone currently dealing with a hip or lower back problem as it will help to explain where the source of your trouble might be coming from.