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...
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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- Dec 10, 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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Retrain Health
- Dec 10, 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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Retrain Health
- 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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Retrain Health
- Nov 26, 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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