Cadence refers to the number of steps you take per minute while running. Many beginners naturally take longer, less frequent strides, which can be beneficial for sprinting but less ideal for long-distance running. Overstriding increases impact forces traveling up through the leg and even into the lower back—potentially leading to injuries.

Read our blog to stay informed on the ideal cadence tempo and how our team can help you improve your running technique and reduce your risk to injury!

As women approach perimenopause—the transitional phase before menopause—hormonal shifts begin to affect many aspects of health, including bone density. Estrogen plays a key role in maintaining bone strength, and as levels decline, the risk of osteoporosis and fractures increases. However, strength training can be key in preserving and even improving bone health during this stage of life.

As your healthcare professionals, we will implement strength training in your rehab as a preventative measure, to assist your health long-term.

The squat is a foundational movement in strength training, and more importantly, in life! Therefore, it is important to effectively train this movement, not only for optimal force output but for translation to healthy human biomechanics. Achieving an efficient squat requires more than just lowering and standing back up. One of the most crucial aspects of squat mechanics is barbell tracking over the midfoot, which influences balance, power generation, and overall efficiency. Additionally, an individual’s femur length plays a significant role in squat execution and can dramatically affect biomechanics and one’s technique. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of barbell tracking and how femur length impacts squat technique.

Plantar fasciitis is a common and often debilitating condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes, supporting the arch of the foot. It’s a leading cause of heel pain, particularly among athletes, individuals with high-impact lifestyles, and those with foot structure abnormalities. We explain how our team of massage therapists and sports Chiro’s can conservatively treat Plantar Fasciitis or work in collaboration with podiatrists or allied health professionals.

It’s that time of year again! The new year is here, and with it comes our list of New Year’s Resolutions. But how can we make these goals more achievable? Let’s go through some steps to make sure you put your best foot forward in 2025!

One method for setting achievable goals is the SMART goal framework. This stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely criteria for success. Let’s break down each point.

Pregnancy is an exciting experience, but it can also be challenging on your emotional and physical wellbeing. Our remedial massage therapist, Jess, specialises in pregnancy massage to support you and your musculoskeletal pain through this journey. In this blog, we explain the symptoms and associated pain you may experience in each trimester. More importantly, how remedial massage can help and what to expect.

Remedial massage therapy can be an excellent additive to your health care routine. There are many styles of massage treatment, and deciding which is right for you is important. We want to remind patients, that there is a lot of overwhelming information around remedial massage therapy. This blog helps with any associated myths and misconceptions relating to massage therapy treatment, to help you make an informed decision for your health!

Remedial massage therapy is a manual, hands on healthcare treatment that focuses on treating musculoskeletal imbalances, injuries and pain. However, remedial massage therapy can work, in conjunction with other modalities, to assist in many health care conditions. Our remedial massage therapists are skilled in a variety of techniques to assist the following common complaints or injuries!

What is your core and why is it important?

Most people have heard it’s important to strengthen up the core-but why?  Having a strong core is not just aesthetics!  Having a strong core is essential for everyday life. It is your most important stability system within your body. It helps us maintain optimal posture when generating human movement or force with our muscles and bodies. A strong core is important for lifting, so that we can lift more with ease/ less stress on our body.  Less stress = less chance for injury/ strain. 

Your core is the first step to creating stability, allowing optimal movement from surrounding joints, and decreasing unwanted stress, load or injuries on adjacent joints or tissues.

Mobility vs. flexibility! Is one more important than the other?

Both are important when it comes to optimal human movement. Flexibility is the passive ability of tissue and joints to move. While mobility is our ability to actively control joint movement. We need a specific amount of flexibility as a pre-requisite for mobility. Although both are important, mobility training will ensure longevity and long term change within our joints. At Momentum Health & Chiro, we opt for mobility exercise to assist a health body and performance.

Water is essential for life. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to function properly. However, many people underestimate the importance of adequate water intake and the profound impact it can have on overall health. In this blog, we'll explore the various reasons why staying hydrated is crucial and how you can ensure you are getting enough water each day.

The Graston technique is an instrumented assisted soft tissue mobilisation technique used by manual health care providers. Our chiropractors often include this technique in a treatment appointment. This technique is used to treat soft tissue injuries, post injury adhesions, trigger points, scar tissue and more. It is used to promote healing, improve mobility and movement and decrease associated pain.

Technique matters in injury rehab and training. This allows correct injury prevention, increase in performance and ability to hit your health goals. When an exercise is performed incorrectly it can lead to ongoing injuries and a decrease in performance. We want to assist you in achieving your health goals.

Spending time on the floor every day at home offers numerous wellness benefits that contribute to overall health and well-being.

Benefits can incIude; improve tissue flexibility and joint mobility. Strengthen Core Muscles, promote movement patterns, support spine health. Enhance circulation, digestion suppot, body awareness and more.

Welcome to our in-depth exploration of health and wellness, where we embark on a journey to uncover the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul. In this comprehensive guide, we delve deep into the principles, practices, and latest research in holistic health and wellbeing. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to cultivate a vibrant, fulfilling life

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders are a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects the jaw joint and muscles controlling jaw movement. This condition can lead to significant pain and discomfort, impacting daily activities such as eating and speaking. This blog will explore the symptoms, causes, and various treatment options for TMJ disorders, with a special focus on massage therapy and chiropractic care.

Vertebral Disc Injuries are a common cause of spinal and lower back pain. There are different grades and severities of disc injuries. In this blog we outline what a disc injury is, the grades and how our Chiropractors and Massage therapists can assist and treat this injury. Our main focus is to always combine manual therapy with safe and effective movement or rehab.

Cupping Therapy, is considered ancient medicine, used as a part of manual therapy. It has become a mainstream therapy used to soft tissue injury, pain, recovery and performance. It is used by our Massage therapists and Chiropractors, in combination with other treatment techniques, for optimal health results.

Prenatal care is recommended for ensuring the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing baby. At Momentum Health & Chiro, we offer a holistic approach to prenatal care, which includes massage therapy and chiropractic care. These treatments can offer numerous benefits, ranging from pain relief and stress reduction to improved overall health and well-being. By incorporating these holistic practices into your prenatal and postnatal care routine, expectant mothers can enhance their pregnancy experience, prepare their bodies for a smooth and healthy childbirth, and quick recovery.

Tensin type headaches! What are they, and how can remedial massage therapy help?