Body at Boronia

28/07/2026

26/07/2026

Balance does not just happen in your legs, it starts with how your body senses itself in space. ⚖️

From our professional perspective, balance relies on a finely tuned system involving joints, muscles, the spine, inner ear and proprioception, which is your body’s awareness of position and movement. When any part of this system is not working as efficiently, stability can be affected.

This may show up as feeling unsteady on your feet, difficulty with uneven ground, or a general loss of confidence in movement. For older adults, or anyone at increased risk of falls, this becomes especially important.

An Osteopathic or Myotherapy approach along with Exercise Physiology care often focuses on improving joint mobility, reducing unnecessary tension, and supporting better movement patterns. Alongside this, strength and proprioception-based exercises can help retrain the body’s balance systems and support safer, more confident movement.

If you have noticed changes in your balance or feel less steady than you used to, it is worth having it assessed early.

Call Body@Boronia on 03 9762 9445 to make an appointment. 📞

24/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ Love your sport? Your body keeps score.

Football, netball, running, martial arts, CrossFit, dancing, pickleball - every sport places different demands on muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Fast changes of direction, jumping, impact, and intense sporadic training sessions sprinkled into an otherwise sedentary schedule can all contribute to sprains, strains, joint irritation, and overload injuries. ⚽🏐

Interestingly, many sports injuries do not happen because the body is “weak”. They often happen when fatigue affects coordination, reaction time, or load management. Even small movement restrictions can change how force travels through the body.

Osteopaths and Myotherapists assess how the whole body moves and works together - not just the painful area. Treatment may help support mobility, recovery, strength, and return to activity. 💪

If injury, stiffness, or recurring niggles are slowing you down, call Body@Boronia on 03 9762 9445. 📞

21/07/2026

Written centuries ago, this quote still sparks fascinating conversations about healing, the body, and the role of healthcare. While modern medicine has evolved enormously since Voltaire’s time, one idea continues to resonate: the body has remarkable capacities for adaptation, repair, and recovery.

Osteopathy works with this principle by supporting how the body moves, functions, and responds to everyday stresses. Through thoughtful assessment and hands-on care, osteopaths aim to support the body’s natural ability to regulate and heal. 🤲

Sometimes healing is not about forcing the body, but understanding it better.

If your body has been feeling stiff, tense, or out of balance lately, an osteopath may be able to help support your movement and wellbeing. Call Body@Boronia on 03 9762 9445 to make an appointment. 📞

19/07/2026

💚 Your liver is one of the most chemically active organs in your body.

At any moment, it is managing blood sugar, packaging cholesterol, storing vitamins, filtering old blood cells, producing bile for digestion, neutralising toxins, regulating hormones, and supporting immunity. It even helps determine whether nutrients get stored, burned, or circulated. 🧠⚡

When liver health declines, people often notice fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, poor recovery, digestive changes, or altered energy regulation long before obvious disease develops.

Despite all that complexity, looking after your liver is surprisingly simple.
Your liver responds remarkably well to consistent basics: regular movement, fibre-rich foods, adequate protein, sleep, hydration, maintaining muscle mass, and limiting excess alcohol.

One fascinating fact? The liver is the only major internal organ that can significantly regenerate itself after injury or partial removal. So, the liver gives you some second, and third, and even fourth chances - take them!


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15/07/2026

💙 Feeling a little blue? Your body might be asking you to move. You should try our Exercise Physiologists, and here is just a small reason why.

People often hear “just exercise” when they are struggling with mood. On its own, that advice can feel oversimplified. But the connection between movement and mental wellbeing is not just motivational talk - it is grounded in physiology.

Exercise influences several systems in the body and brain linked with mood regulation.

When you move, your brain increases production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline. These chemicals help regulate mood, motivation, concentration, and emotional processing. Many antidepressant medications target these same pathways. 🧠

Physical activity also stimulates the release of endorphins and endocannabinoids. These are natural chemicals involved in pain modulation, relaxation, and feelings of wellbeing. This is partly why some people notice a calmer or lighter feeling after exercise.

There is also growing evidence that regular movement may help reduce chronic low-grade inflammation in the body. Researchers now believe inflammation may play a role in some presentations of depression and fatigue.

Exercise can also help regulate the nervous system. Rhythmic movement, breathing changes, and increased circulation can support a shift away from the body’s prolonged “fight or flight” stress response. Over time, this may improve sleep quality, energy regulation, and resilience to stress.

Consistency matters more than intensity. Of course, exercise is not a cure-all, and persistent low mood deserves proper support and assessment. But there are genuine physiological reasons why movement is often included as part of a broader approach to health. 💙

If pain or stiffness is stopping you from moving comfortably, call Body@Boronia on 03 9762 9445 to book an appointment. 📞

13/07/2026

Getting back into push-ups after a break can feel like your arms are politely asking for notice. The good news? You don’t need to jump straight to the floor and suffer for it 💪. Why not start with a box push-up?

First up: what on earth is a “box push-up”?

It’s basically a push-up with manners.

Instead of starting on the floor, you place your hands on a stable elevated surface - like a gym box, bench, step, or even a solid kitchen counter if you’re at home and feeling slightly rebellious. Your body stays straight, but because you’re angled upwards, you’re lifting less of your body weight. Translation: your arms and chest get to ease back in without immediately filing a complaint.

Think of it as a push-up that says, “We’ll do the full version later, let’s just have a chat first.”

Now the progression (no drama, just steady upgrades):

Start with box push-ups: hands on a raised surface, core engaged, body in a straight line like a plank that’s decided to tilt slightly. Lower your chest towards the surface, then push back up. Small range, controlled movement, no rush.

Once that feels smoother and less like your arms are negotiating terms and conditions, lower the height. Bench → low step → sturdy coffee table (not wobbly, unless you enjoy a surprise osteopathy session!).

Then comes the full push-up: hands on the floor, body straight, lower chest towards the ground, push back up. Suddenly you’re doing the “real deal” but your body actually remembers how to be there.

The goal isn’t to suffer your way to strength. It’s to convince your muscles that push-ups are not, in fact, a hostile takeover.

Consistency wins. Ego does not lift well here.

13/07/2026

Some AMAZING news!!!!!!!!!!

Our wonderful Exercise Physiologist, Maddy Linton is COMING BACK.

This means that we have 2 amazing, highly qualified, Accredited Exercise Physiologists in the Clinic.

Maddy will be back in Clinic seeing people for a 1-on-1 session or join in with the group Pilates sessions.

Stephanie is Available Mondays

Maddy is Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

We are so excited that she is back in action.

13/07/2026

🧠 Word of the Day: Quadratus Lumborum
Some anatomical words sound impossibly complicated until you realize they’re really centuries-old attempts at description. And quadratus lumborum is a perfect example.

The term comes from Latin:
Quadratus = “square” or “four-sided”
Lumborum = “of the loins” or lower back
But here’s the fascinating part… the quadratus lumborum is not actually square. 👀
When Renaissance anatomists began systematically dissecting the human body during the 1500s, they needed names for structures they had never properly mapped before. Without MRI scans or modern imaging, they relied on visual comparison and approximation. Compared with the long, rope-like muscles nearby, this deep lower back muscle looked broad and somewhat rectangular, so they called it quadratus.

The name stuck, even though modern anatomy would probably describe the muscle as more irregular or quadrilateral than truly square. In a way, the word preserves a snapshot of how early anatomists saw the body hundreds of years ago.

The quadratus lumborum runs from the pelvis to the lower ribs and lumbar spine. Osteopaths often think about it because this deep stabilising muscle can contribute to low back discomfort, hip hiking, postural imbalance, and even altered breathing mechanics through its relationship with the 12th rib and diaphragm. 🌬️
Anatomy is full of these linguistic time capsules. The body becomes not just biology, but history and language woven together.

Who has heard of the Quadratus Lumborum? Give us a 🙋 below if that’s you!

28/06/2026

Pregnancy brings amazing changes - and sometimes, a few aches and niggles along the way.

It makes sense - your body is doing incredible work - accommodating rapid growth, redistributing weight, and gently stretching muscles and joints. Hormones loosen ligaments, the uterus presses on surrounding structures, and the pelvis is quietly preparing for labour. All of this can create tension or niggles, especially in the lower back, hips, and pelvis.

The good news? The pelvis plays a starring role in keeping you comfortable and moving well. Safe techniques and small lifestyle adjustments can help:

Here are some safe ways to support pelvic balance:
🧘 Gentle hip and lower back stretches to ease tension and maintain mobility
🔄 Pelvic tilts or “rocking” while on hands and knees to encourage movement through the sacroiliac joints
🛏️ Side-lying sleep with a pillow between the knees to reduce strain on hips and lower back
🚶‍♀️ Mindful pacing of activities and avoiding prolonged standing to ease load through the pelvis
💺 Supportive seating with cushions behind the lower back to maintain upright posture

Osteopathic care can complement these strategies, assessing alignment, gently releasing tension, and helping the pelvis prepare for birth. Each body is unique, so personalised support matters.

Notice pelvic niggles, stiffness, or discomfort? Call Body@Boronia on03 9762 9445 to explore safe pregnancy support.