True Motion Physiology and Massage

💻 Desk workers — this one’s for you!
Long hours sitting can lead to neck tension, tight shoulders, headaches, and lower back pain.
Remedial massage helps release those tight muscles and reset posture before pain becomes chronic.
Your body wasn’t designed to sit all day—let’s help it recover.

It’s with great sadness that we let you know that we lost our beautiful Frankie boy on Monday.
He passed peacefully surrounded by his family.
Thankyou all for the love, pats and attention that you gave him when you came in for an appointment, he really appreciated it. 🩵

Appointment available this morning 10:45.
Please text Stacey on 0400 040 611 to book it

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas ????
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Give the gift of health with a gift voucher from True Motion Physiology and Massage
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To get yours today contact [email protected]
Or text 0400 040 611 or simply pm the page!!

I’m currently away on holidays with my family, the clinic is closed.
Back at it taking appointments again from 3rd November.
Send me a message if you need to make an appointment. Apologies in advance if there’s a delay in responding!!!
Arigato 🏯

💪 How Exercise Helps People with Type 2 Diabetes

1. Improves Insulin Sensitivity
When you exercise, your muscles use glucose (sugar) for energy. This helps lower blood sugar levels during and after activity. Over time, regular exercise makes your body’s cells more sensitive to insulin — meaning insulin can work more effectively, and your body needs less of it to keep blood sugar stable.

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2. Lowers Blood Glucose Levels
Both aerobic exercise (like walking, cycling, swimming) and resistance training (like weights or bodyweight exercises) can directly lower blood glucose levels. Even a single session can have benefits lasting up to 24–48 hours!

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3. Helps with Weight Management
Carrying extra weight, especially around the abdomen, can make it harder for insulin to do its job. Exercise helps with fat loss, preserves muscle mass, and supports a healthier metabolism — all of which make blood sugar easier to control.

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4. Reduces Risk of Complications
Regular movement improves circulation, heart health, and blood pressure, reducing the risk of complications such as heart disease, nerve damage, and kidney problems — all of which are more common in diabetes.

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5. Boosts Mood & Energy
Exercise releases endorphins, reduces stress hormones, and improves sleep quality — all important for managing diabetes long-term.

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🏃‍♀️ Best Types of Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes
• Aerobic exercise: brisk walking, cycling, swimming, dancing
• Resistance training: weights, bands, or bodyweight workouts
• Flexibility and balance: yoga, Pilates, or stretching routines
• Everyday movement: taking the stairs, gardening, or walking meetings

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⚠️ Safety Tips
• Always check blood sugar before and after exercise if advised by your health professional.
• Stay hydrated and carry a quick source of glucose if you’re on medication that can cause hypoglycemia.
• Build up gradually — even 10–15 minutes after meals can make a big difference.

🪑 Benefit of Remedial Massage

#7: Better Posture
Long hours at a desk or behind the wheel can wreak havoc on your posture.
Remedial massage corrects muscular imbalances, reduces stiffness, and supports your spine—helping you sit, stand, and move more comfortably.

🌟 Benefit of Remedial Massage

#6: Headache Relief
Tension in the neck, shoulders, and jaw can trigger headaches and migraines.
Remedial massage targets these areas to ease tightness, helping reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches.
Say goodbye to tension headaches! 🙌

😌 Benefit of Remedial Massage

#5: Stress & Tension Relief
Massage isn’t just physical—it calms the mind too.
By lowering stress hormones and relaxing the nervous system, remedial massage helps you sleep better, think clearer, and feel lighter.
Your body and mind will thank you! 🌙

❤️ Benefit of Remedial Massage

#4: Improved Circulation
Massage boosts blood flow, which means more oxygen and nutrients reach your muscles.
This helps with healing, recovery, and energy levels.
Think of it as giving your body a healthy recharge! 🔋

Do you suffer from knee pain???

A quick reference guide of anterior knee pain causes
Not all knee pain is equal ❌

Differential diagnosis in Anterior Knee Pain.

Pain locations are approximate and will vary!

Consider history, aggravating and easing factors and objective tests in your diagnosis alongside symptom location and behaviour.

🏃 Benefit of Remedial Massage

#3: Injury Recovery & Prevention
Recovering from a sprain, strain, or overuse injury? Remedial massage speeds up healing by improving circulation and reducing muscle tightness.
It also helps prevent re-injury by correcting imbalances.
Because your body deserves the best chance to heal right. 🌿