It’s approaching that time of year; where most people will overindulge in food and drink, lose their normal routine and motivation to keep active. It’s noticeable in January the sudden increase in people who come to see physiotherapists, either due to a “Christmas party-dancing incident” or due to a change in activity over the Christmas … Read more
I’ve lost count the number of times that patients have injured themselves doing DIY or gardening – Its so common. I’ve therefore put together some actionable tips for you – so muscle strains, and unexpected injuries don’t ruin your quality of life. Let’s get straight to them: 1. Warm Up Before You Tackle DecoratingDecorating the house … Read more
Take a hike Getting some fresh air with a nice daytime hike is a great way to spend quality time with your significant other while getting in some good exercise. Getting outdoors is known to boost your mood as well as energy. If you’re looking for a weekend-long way to celebrate turn your hike … Read more
There can be many different reasons for bones to fracture, for example osteoporosis characterised by a low impact fracture with no obvious damage to skin or tissues. Or a high energy impact fracture which would be characterised by an open trauma wound, with the crack to the bone travelling either the length or width of … Read more
There are many different reasons for stiff and painful joints. One of the two most common causes are rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. From a Nutritional Therapy perspective these conditions can be managed through diet (weight loss to take the pressure off joints) or by focusing on inflammatory and anti-inflammatory foods.Supplements may also be prescribed. Your dietBy … Read more
How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck and shoulder pain. Poor posture while sitting at the computer and lack of regular breaks and exercise can all contribute to the problem. Here are some simple tips on how to help prevent injuries when using your computer: Always sit in a … Read more
Everyone loves a holiday, but who doesn’t start a holiday feeling a little exhausted? However when that cabin door closes, slumping into your seat and ordering a few drinks and eating your way through the trip may not be the best solution for getting off a flight feeling raring to go. Slumping for hours can … Read more
The lifting and moving of objects is a common cause of pain and injury to your lower body. The low back is often put at risk, the neck and the shoulders can also be injured. You can protect yourself against injury both at home and work by trying to eliminate the need for lifting and … Read more
To attain total fitness, an athlete must possess “core stability” – the ability to use the muscles to keep the body’s separate sections stable. In order to perform ballistic movements – such as running, throwing and jumping – the muscles must have a stable base to start from. Without a stable base injuries, both acute … Read more
There are arguments both for and against many food supplements. The following outlines some of the most common food supplements on the market. Creatine For:Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in meat and fish. It is stored in the body’s muscles; it is used to generate energy in intense bursts. Almost 150 clinical studies … Read more
