Welcome to Activ Therapy Austral! Our fundamental belief that movement is medicine drives our team of experienced therapists to provide the community with a service which delivers exceptional care and lasting results. Through a growing knowledge base built on years of experience and continued professional development, we take an individualised approach to your health problems which allows us to tailor a program that is specific to your needs and gives you the tools to feel empowered to take control of your health journey. Servicing Austral and surrounding suburbs.
Shop 13B/394 Fifteenth Ave,
Austral NSW 2179
Phone: (02) 97264491
Fax: (02) 97264482
Opening hours:
Monday: 8am - 6pm
Thursday: 8am - 6pm
Early or late appointments can be arranged upon request.
Regular yoga practice helps maintain spinal alignment and improve posture, a crucial aspect of overall health often overlooked in modern desk jobs. Key yoga poses, including Downward-Facing Dog, Sphinx Pose and Cat-Cow stretches, not only provide immediate relief but also long-term improvements in spinal health. Balanced with physiotherapist-guided exercises, these poses can reduce back pain, enhance mobility, and improve life quality.
Read More >Forward head posture, a modern ailment linked to chronic neck pain and spinal problems, can be corrected by five daily stretches. The movements, demonstrated in an embedded YouTube video, focus on chin tucks against a wall, the upper trapezius side stretch, levator scapula release, chest corner stretch, and neck extension exercises. Consistent practise of these exercises can correct posture and alleviate discomfort.
Read More >Forward head posture, common in the digital age, can lead to chronic pain and spinal degeneration. However, it can be corrected with specific stretches and strengthening exercises. These include wall angels, chin tucks, shoulder blade squeezes, deep neck flexor activation, upper trapezius release, cervical extension, and thoracic mobility rotations. Regular practice of these exercises can strengthen key muscles, improve posture, and relieve neck and shoulder pain.
Read More >Office workers worldwide struggle with poor desk posture which causes chronic pain and reduces productivity. The seven exercises include correct positioning, desk ergonomics, neck and shoulder release, spinal alignment stretches, wrist and forearm mobility, lower body strength, core stability, support and dynamic breathing practices. By implementing these exercises daily, workers can improve posture, alleviate chronic pain, increase productivity, and enhance overall well-being.
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