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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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Why nose breathing is (subjectively) a better option over mouth breathing

Mar 25
6 min

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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Dry Needling, Acupuncture, Wet Needling - What's the difference?

Feb 23
3 min

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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Corticosteroids injections - yay or nay

Dec 17, 2021
3 min

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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Muscle strain

Dec 8, 2021
5 min

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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Compression Therapy

Aug 4, 2021
3 min

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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Inguinal Hernia

May 7, 2021
3 min

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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5 goals for better sleep

Mar 8, 2021
2 min

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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Acute Pain

Mar 1, 2021
3 min

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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You and Your Bone Density

Feb 10, 2021
2 min

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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5-minute mobility desk break

Feb 3, 2021
1 min

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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The Lymphatic System

Jan 27, 2021
4 min

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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Exercise and Mental Health

Jan 20, 2021
2 min

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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Osgood Schlatter’s Disease

Jan 13, 2021
3 min

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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Tendon traffic light system

Jan 6, 2021
2 min

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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BURSITIS

Dec 31, 2020
3 min

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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The Sweet Life (it's all about balance, right?)

Dec 17, 2020
3 min

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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Wrist pain with gym training

Dec 9, 2020
3 min

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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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Dec 9, 2020
3 min

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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The Pelvic floor – A term my Yoga and Pilates instructors made up, or an actual, real muscle?

Dec 3, 2020
5 min

The Pelvic floor – A term my Yoga and Pilates instructors made up, or an actual, real muscle?

Image: Centrfit If you have attended a Yoga, or Pilates, class, or have been in a birthing suite, you would be quite familiar with the...

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Desk Work + Health

Nov 25, 2020
3 min

Desk Work + Health

In an average year, within Australia, 81% of people sit for some part of their workday, and 50% of people report sitting for the majority...

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