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Breast surgery and axillary web syndrome – cording

October 21, 2018 Cording after breast surgery is usually a side effect that occurs after surgery to remove a sentinel lymph node or multiple lymph nodes from the area of your underarm. This procedure is most often done in relation to breast cancer treatment and surgery’s.  Lymphatic cording refers to the rope or cord like area’s that develop...
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7 main causes of knee pain and injuries

August 26, 2018 Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With today’s increasingly active society the number of knee problems are increasing. The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body. All our weight bearing is transfered to the knee joint, the joint allows the leg to bend and...
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5 Benefits of sports massage

August 5, 2018 Sports massage is considered an essential training element for many elite athletes, some of the benefits include: Train more effectively Improve performance Prevent injury and muscle adhesion Recover quickly Increased range of motion in the joints and decreased muscle stiffness Sports massage can be used prepreformance, during training or for rehabilitation, different movements and techniques...
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Osteitis Pubis

July 1, 2018 Osteitis Pubis is only some of the conditions Surfcoast Massage treats at the clinic. Osteitis pubis is an inflammation of the pubis symphysis causing varying degrees of lower abdominal and pelvic pain. Signs and symptoms of this condition can include loss of flexibility in the groin region, dull aching pain in the groin or in...
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Pelvic pain and instability during pregnancy

May 27, 2018 Surfcoast massage is fully qualified in pregnancy massage and understands the severity of pelvic instability. Signs and symptoms Pelvic girdle instability can begin as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Pain is usually felt low down over the symphyseal joint and this area may be extremely tender to the touch. Pain may also be...
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4 Tips to help with C section scarring

April 22, 2018 Surfcoast massage is fully qualified in pre and post pregnancy helping with scar tissue after a C section. Surfcoast massage is located in Torquay and Jan Juc and can help women with this common problem with easy tips. Massage can help promote healing and break up the scar tissue. Once your doctor has given you...
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Iron deficiency during pregnancy

March 18, 2018 In the last trimester of your pregnancy your body makes more red blood cells in order to supply enough for you and your baby. Iron cannot be made by your body and must be absorbed from the foods you eat. Iron is found in many foods but is hard to absorb, making it difficult for...
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5 foods/beverages to avoid during pregnancy

February 18, 2018 Alchohol Soft cheeses Seafood Processed meats Caffeine Alcohol during pregnancy may contribute to miscarriage, stillbirth, small birth size and premature labour. Premature babies are prone to illness slow growth and development. Soft cheeses can contain listeria bacteria that causes an infection called listeriosis. Pregnant women are advised not to eat any mould-ripened soft cheese such as...
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5 signs of Tinnitus

January 21, 2018 https://www.surfcoastmassage.com.au/contact/Surfcoast Massage can help you identify the symptoms of tinnitus. Tinnitus is the hearing of sound when no external sound is present. While often described as a ringing , it may also sound like a clicking , hiss or roaring.   Tinnitus is not a disease but a symptom that can result from a number of...
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10 Causes of Nasal Congestion

December 17, 2017 Surfcoast Massage can help with nasal congestion using a technique called lymphatic drainage, Surfcoast massage is located in Torquay and Jan Juc. Causes of nasal congestion Allergies – hayfever reaction to pollen or grasses Common cold Deviated septum Reaction to medication Rhinitis medicamentosa- extended use of decongestants, nasal sprays Sinusitis or sinus infection Pregnancy due...
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