Diamond Valley Myo + Exercise

07/04/2026

At home C section Scar release

Your scar healed
but your body might still be holding on

Tightness
pulling
numbness
or a disconnect you can’t quite explain

Because a scar doesn’t just sit on the surface
it lives in your fascia
this continuous web through your whole body

So one restriction
can show up somewhere completely different

Lower back
Chest
Neck
Jaw

Add in the emotional side
your birth story
your experience
how it felt in your body

And it makes sense why so many women feel disconnected from that area

Scar release isn’t about forcing change
it’s about creating safety
restoring movement
and helping you reconnect

Your body is allowed to feel like yours again

If this resonates with you
you’re not alone

To book: www.dvmyoexercise.com.au
More content of C section release with real clients and their experience at with .jerrizerafa coming soon

30/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our cheeky, adorable, funny, brave, beautiful Hugo.
We didn’t know how much we needed you until we held you in our arms…… you bring so much laughter and Joy to our lives.
Your big sister and brother adore you and protect you fiercely.
The things you say make us laugh, gasp and cry but we wouldn’t want you any other way!
Keep being you Hugs, Hueggie bum, cheeky monkey, Huegs, Hugo.
We love you with all our heart ♥️

24/03/2026

Calf strength

24/03/2026

20/03/2026

Cohan has come on both of The Joy Hunter Hikes over the past 2 months. He mentioned along with uni he was doing car detailing. I pretty much booked straight away… I’ve been looking for someone to come to my house to clean my car for years.
The most thorough and hardest working person! Attention to detail was next level.
The things he found beyond the creases of the seats will give him nightmares for months… 3 kids will do that! His commentary was hilarious! 🤣
Thanks Mate for an awesome job! Kids are banned from entering the car with shoes on, eating food or drink or touching the windows for at least 4 months until you are back.
I promise I won’t leave it that bad.

19/03/2026

Many women are told their C-section scar has “healed” after a few weeks.

But healed doesn’t always mean it feels normal.

For some women it still feels tight, numb, or uncomfortable.
For others, it’s an area they avoid touching altogether.
And sometimes there’s an emotional layer that’s harder to explain.

A C-section is not just a surface scar.
It involves layers of tissue, fascia and nerves, and the body can continue to hold tension there long after the skin has closed.

And just like the physical body, the emotional experience can stay with you too.

I often see women who have adapted around their scar without realising it.
Changing how they move, how they exercise, even how they connect with their body.

Scar therapy is not about changing your birth story.
It’s about helping your body feel safe, supported and free again.

Through gentle, guided treatment we work on improving movement through the tissue, reducing restriction and helping you reconnect with that area in a way that feels comfortable and empowering.

If your scar still feels tight, numb, sensitive or just “not quite right”
you’re not alone, and you don’t have to just put up with it.

C-section scar treatment is available at Diamond Valley Myo + Exercise.
Book here: www.dvmyoexercise.com.au

13/03/2026

Reminder to be weird, stay weird, show your weird!

13/03/2026

My Friday ramblings!!!
Understanding your pain or why you feel tight can help with the uncertainty and allow the body to heal.

Poking your neck out while looking at the computer screen can cause posture imbalance and may be why you are starting to see that bump at the base of your neck.

If you want more info or advice on posture, your pain and tightness and why it may be there based on your individual circumstances then book here: www.dvmyoexercise.com.au or a booking link will be on my profile 😁

11/03/2026

The struggle is real….

10/03/2026

When you come in for a Myotherapy treatment with me, the first thing we often do is a clinical assessment.

This isn’t just a formality. It helps me understand what is really happening in your body rather than just chasing the sore spot.

Pain is often the end result of something else not moving or working well. During an assessment I’m looking at how your body moves, how your joints function and how your muscles are interacting with each other.

Your assessment may include
Postural observation
Range of motion testing
Orthopaedic tests
Muscle strength testing
Palpation of the tissues
Looking at movement patterns like bending, reaching or rotating

All of this gives me clues about where the dysfunction is coming from. For example, a sore neck might actually be influenced by the shoulder, upper back or even breathing mechanics.

Once I understand the bigger picture I can treat more specifically using techniques like myofascial release, trigger point therapy, dry needling, cupping or joint mobilisation. I can also give you targeted exercises to help the body hold the change.

The goal is not just to give relief for a day or two. The goal is to understand your body and help it move better long term.

Your body tells a story. The assessment helps me read it.

07/03/2026

Achielles Tendinopathy-

Why stretching can make it worse

With tendinopathy the tendon is already irritated and overloaded. Deep stretching can:
• Increase compressive load on the tendon
• Irritate the already sensitive tendon fibres
• Delay healing if the tendon is reactive

This is especially true for insertional Achilles tendinopathy (pain right at the heel bone), where stretching into dorsiflexion compresses the tendon against the calcaneus.

What is usually better early on

Evidence-based rehab tends to focus on loading the tendon gradually, rather than stretching it.

Common starting points:
• Isometric calf holds (reduce pain and activate tendon)
• Slow calf raises (double → single leg progression)
• Controlled strengthening of soleus and gastrocnemius
• Managing load from running, hills, and jumping

Example early exercise:
• Stand on both feet
• Lift heels slightly
• Hold 30–45 seconds × 4–5 reps

When stretching might come back in

Gentle calf stretching may be introduced later in rehab if:
• Pain has settled
• Tendon tolerates loading
• There is true calf muscle restriction

But it should be gentle and pain-free, not aggressive.

Quick rule of thumb

If stretching the calf reproduces the tendon pain, it’s usually a sign the tendon isn’t ready yet.

As a Myotherapist I also check:
• Soleus strength (often the weak link)
• Hill running load
• Footwear changes
• Cadence / stride length
• Sudden changes in Activity load

03/03/2026

Happy Birthday beautiful Andy! Thanks for being you! Love us x x