Wellbeing Massage and Myotherapy Chinchilla

31/10/2025

Take it from someone who has "abused" their body, their entire working life.
I have been a jack of all trades and being a Myotherapist, is the closest I have been to master any of them! After 16 years,there is still so much to learn 😂
At least these days, they have OH&S and easier way of doing things!
Listen to your body,before you hear it scream...
Yes,there are some joints that can be replaced, not everything will be the same again..

24/10/2025

ANATOMICAL REGIONS OF THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC & THE OSTEOPATHIC PERSPECTIVE

Each intervertebral disc is a dynamic structure designed to allow movement, stability, and shock absorption between the vertebrae. It’s composed of three key regions:

🔹 Annulus fibrosus – concentric layers of collagen fibres that provide tensile strength and resist torsional forces.
🔹 Nucleus pulposus – a gel-like core rich in proteoglycans, responsible for distributing compressive loads and maintaining disc height.
🔹 Cartilaginous endplates – thin layers of hyaline cartilage that connect the disc to the vertebral bodies and facilitate nutrient diffusion into the avascular disc tissue.

Over time, mechanical stress, poor posture, dehydration, or reduced mobility can lead to disc dysfunction or degeneration, which may contribute to pain, stiffness, or nerve irritation.

From an osteopathic perspective, disc health depends not only on the local spinal mechanics but also on the global balance of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, and neurological systems.
Osteopathic treatment can:

Restore segmental mobility and reduce excessive strain on adjacent structures.

Enhance venous and lymphatic drainage, improving the metabolic exchange within and around the disc.

Normalize tension in paraspinal, diaphragmatic, and pelvic muscles, supporting balanced load distribution.

Encourage autonomic nervous system balance, helping modulate pain and inflammation.

Osteopaths work to integrate the spine within the whole body’s functional framework — because disc health reflects not just spinal mechanics, but the body’s overall ability to adapt and self-regulate.

Maintaining movement, hydration, and postural awareness remains essential for preventing disc pathology and sustaining spinal vitality.

14/10/2025

12/10/2025

🚫 New 3-D scans reveal what high heels are really doing to your feet — prepare to cringe.

New 3-D imaging technology is offering the clearest picture yet of how high heels impact foot health—and it’s not pretty.

Using a PedCAT 3-D scanner, specialists at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in North London can now view the foot and ankle in real time, fully weight-bearing, and even while inside shoes.

The results?

High heels visibly contort the foot into unnatural positions that can lead to pain and long-term damage with repeated use. The scanner, which compiles hundreds of X-rays into a detailed 3-D image in under a minute, represents a major leap in understanding how fashion footwear affects function.

While not all doctors agree the scanner alone is a definitive diagnostic tool—some argue it lacks pressure distribution data—it provides powerful visual evidence of the biomechanical stress caused by high heels.

Orthopedic experts recommend moderation, suggesting platforms or wedges as safer alternatives. Despite the medical risks, few believe high heels will fall out of fashion anytime soon. As one podiatrist put it, “You think we can ever stop women from wearing high heels?” Probably not—but at least now, they can see what’s happening inside their shoes.

Source: Valiente, A. (August 27). “3-D Scan Reveals Foot Damage by High Heels.” ABC News.

08/10/2025

This makes sense! I have had clients start exercising in their 80s and 90s, to witness the reverse of ageing. If i didn't see it with my own eyes, I never would have believed it.
Who said being old means being dormant?!

Discover how strong legs are crucial for preventing dementia and improving brain health. Learn about the brain-leg connection and effective strategies to protect your cognitive function.

20/09/2025

Vitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin because your skin makes it when exposed to sunlight. It plays a major role in helping your body absorb calcium, which keeps bones and teeth strong. When you are low on vitamin D, bones can become weak and brittle, leading to conditions like rickets in children or osteoporosis in adults.

The effects go beyond the skeleton. Vitamin D is important for muscle strength, and deficiency can cause aches, cramps, or even frequent falls in older adults. It also supports the immune system, so low levels may make you more prone to infections like colds and flu.

Some studies suggest that vitamin D affects mood and brain health, linking low levels to feelings of depression or low energy. The heart and lungs also rely on vitamin D for proper function, meaning deficiency may increase the risk of certain chronic illnesses over time.

Good sources of vitamin D include sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods. Supplements are often recommended if natural sources are not enough. Paying attention to your vitamin D levels is a simple step that can protect your bones, muscles, immune defenses, and overall health.

18/09/2025

🧠 Sleep deprivation raises amyloid beta levels, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientists are uncovering how sleep may act as the brain’s own cleaning service—and what happens when that process breaks down.

The brain lacks a traditional lymphatic system, but about a decade ago researchers discovered the glymphatic system, a network that uses cerebrospinal fluid to flush away waste products from between brain cells.

Animal studies suggest this system is most active during sleep, helping clear out harmful proteins like amyloid beta, which form plaques linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In humans, even a single night without sleep has been shown to raise amyloid beta levels in the hippocampus, underscoring the connection between rest and brain health.

But the science is still evolving. While some studies suggest glymphatic activity peaks during sleep, others report conflicting results. Sleep disorders such as apnea and insomnia add further complexity, as they’ve both been linked to a higher dementia risk. Encouragingly, treating sleep apnea has been shown to increase clearance of amyloid beta, hinting at a possible therapeutic benefit. Researchers are now exploring whether improving sleep quality—or targeting sleep pathways with drugs—could enhance the brain’s waste removal and lower dementia risk. For now, the takeaway is simple: good sleep may be one of the brain’s most powerful defenses.

Source: Chapman, J., Hoyos, C., & Phillips, C. (2025, September 15). Sleep May Leave Dangerous Toxins Lurking in the Brain. Macquarie University.

18/09/2025

This is a wealth of knowledge if you have someone you know or are a caregiver for someone who is having personality changes.
Emma goes into depth with alot of different Dementia disorders, not just her story with Bruce Willis.

https://open.spotify.com/show/5JiElcbdkRsbx31TFX7UnU?si=RbUKNuF3QT-mGAy4lz8Bxg

Emma Heming Willis · Audiobook

18/09/2025

Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month honors the courage that colors each day—including the unseen weight of mental health struggles.

🧠 Studies show people with unruptured aneurysms face a 10% higher risk of mental health challenges—and when diagnosed by a psychologist, that risk can climb to 30%, especially in those under 40. With TAAF’s support, no one walks this journey alone.  

16/09/2025

People who clean regularly face the same lung damage as long-term smokers.

A long-term study has revealed that people who regularly use cleaning sprays or work in cleaning professions experience a significantly faster decline in lung function than those who don’t.

Conducted by researchers at the University of Bergen and published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the 20-year study tracked over 6,000 participants and found that women who cleaned—whether at home or professionally—had lung function deterioration similar to smoking nearly 20 pack-years of ci******es (smoking a pack a day for 20 years).

The chemicals in cleaning products appear to cause chronic irritation in the airways, leading to lasting respiratory damage over time.

Forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC)—key measures of lung health—declined faster in women who cleaned compared to those who didn’t. Asthma was also more common among women who cleaned, though the same effects were not seen in men.

Researchers emphasized that many cleaning chemicals may be unnecessary, recommending microfiber cloths and water as safer alternatives. They also called for stricter regulation of cleaning products to minimize inhalation risks and protect long-term lung health.

Source:
Svanes, Ø., et al. (2018). Cleaning at Home and at Work in Relation to Lung Function Decline and Airway Obstruction. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

12/09/2025