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Video: shoulder stability to improve push-ups

by MyoThrive | Jun 9, 2020 | exercise, foam roller, gym, joint health, Mid Back Exercises, muscle health, myofascial release, myotherapy, pain relief, posture, push-up, Shoulder Exercise, Shoulder Strengthen

With the current push-up challenge being a highlight of people’s time in isolation and having served as a great way to raise some money for charity, I have to admit, we were kind of cringing here at Myothrive. We rarely see a push-up performed well and...

Top 3 spots to self massage – lower body edition

by MyoThrive | May 12, 2020 | massage, muscle health, myofascial release, pain relief, self treatment tools, wellbeing

Whether its a spiky ball, a lacrosse ball or a borrowed tennis ball from your dog (maybe wash it first?!), they are great for relieving tight muscles all over the body. Due to covid-19 isoloation happening all over the world, todays post will be focused on helping...

Strengthen Your Glutes!

by MyoThrive | Apr 28, 2020 | exercise, foam roller, Glute Strengthen, gym, joint health, muscle health, myofascial release, myotherapy, pain relief, posture, squat

“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey”― Kenji Miyazawa Where are your glutes? You glute muscles make up your bottom. There is the biggest and one closest to the surface called the gluteus maximus, the next deepest one called the gluteus medius and...

Top 3 spots to self massage when working from home – upper body edition

by MyoThrive | Apr 14, 2020 | gym, health, joint health, massage, Mid Back Exercises, muscle health, myofascial release, pain relief, self treatment tools, Shoulder Exercise, wellbeing

Self massage when working from home If you already have a self massage ball, you probably know how amazing they are. Whether its a spiky ball, a lacrosse ball or a borrowed cricket ball from your kids, they are great for relieving tight muscles all over the body. ...

How much exercise should we really be getting?

by MyoThrive | Mar 17, 2020 | exercise, gym, health, joint health, muscle health, push-up, running, sport, squat, wellbeing

Wether you enjoy yoga or climbing mountains, we all need exercise! Government guidelines for exercise are 150 minutes of moderate cardio per week and 2 strength training sessions per week. These recommendations are based on current research but what does moderate...

Increase Your Spine Rotation!

by MyoThrive | May 7, 2018 | exercise, gym, health, joint health, muscle health, myotherapy, pain relief, posture, self treatment tools, wellbeing

Naturally increase your spine rotation! Have you ever reached into the back of the car and thought – “I’m sure that used to be easier” or felt stiff in your usually easy yoga poses or perhaps its beyond restriction and you now have pain in your...