IS BINGE WATCHING GIVING YOU A BACKACHE? Here are 4 Tips For Spine Health There is no denying that people are living increasingly sedentary lifestyles, spending hours each day sitting at desks or curled up on couches watching TV. In fact, the average Australian spends 2 hours and 25 minutes a day watching television*. That’s a long time in … Read More
IS THE DAILY GRIND HURTING YOUR HEAD? HERE’S HOW TO PREVENT HEADACHES
IS THE DAILY GRIND HURTING YOUR HEAD? HERE’S HOW TO PREVENT HEADACHES Headaches are becoming increasingly common and many people are guilty of taking painkillers and ignoring the problem. Headaches can take different forms, including migraines and tension headaches, and these can greatly impact quality of life. What Causes Headaches? Headaches can be caused by various factors, including but … Read More
Blueprint Health and Fitness
We are a PRIVATE PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO located in Brisbane’s CBD on Elizabeth Street Blueprint Health and Fitness caters to ALL fitness types and levels. Whether you are looking to get back into fitness, lose weight, gain muscle or prepare for a specific event, we can help you get there. We offer a wide variety of services listed below, we … Read More
Wrist pain in office workers
Spending long hours typing at your computer and have sore wrists? Wrist pain is not an uncommon complaint in office workers who spend long periods of time typing. Wrist pain is often an annoying injury that can vary from a dull ache into the much more serious complaint of carpal tunnel syndrome. The reason why wrist pain is so common … Read More
Tips to help with headaches and neck pain
Neck pain and headaches are one of the most common complaints I see in my practice. In a lot of cases, neck pain is largely due to the impact increased screen time has had on the biomechanics of our spines. Simply put…. Looking down at computers, laptops, cell phones and tablets is not normal. Our spines are not designed for … Read More
Posture Tips – Mouse Shoulder
Posture Tips – Mouse Shoulder What on earth is mouse shoulder you ask? While this isn’t a well known term like ‘text neck’, mouse shoulder is a term that I have come up with to describe a very common complaint I see in office workers. Mouse shoulder describes the shoulder symptoms associated with the chronic repetitive movements in your dominant … Read More
Got High Heel Pain? Here Are 3 Unhealthy Side Effects of High Heels
Got High Heel Pain? Here Are 3 Unhealthy Side Effects of High Heels High heels have long been a symbol for fashion-minded women and are common place in the corporate world. However this fashion accessory does have several downfalls, as anyone who has been standing in heels during a long day at work or night out will tell you, … Read More
Straighten Up, This School Year
Straighten Up, This School Year It’s that time of the year again and as back to school preparations start to take place chiropractors are encouraging parents to be mindful of their child’s spinal heath this new school year. The back to school period is a great time for parents to check the fitting of their child’s backpack and by making a … Read More
Q&A With PT Dexter Buchanan – Personal Training Tips
Q&A With PT Dexter Buchanan Personal Training Tips Q:How long have you been a PT at Elizabeth Street Fitness First? A: I have been working at Fitness First for 18 months. Q:What is your training philosophy? A: My overarching and fundamental philosophy is a kin to that of Lao Tzu: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a … Read More
3 Benefits of Chiropractic Care When Working with a Personal Trainer
3 Benefits of Chiropractic Care When Working with a Personal Trainer With a lot of people embarking on new year health goals, gyms and personal trainers are getting busy with new clients. The benefits of working out with a personal trainer are obvious, you get support and accountability around your training and have personalised programmes written and delivered to suit … Read More
