Why Exercise Matters
It’s important to keep moving no matter how old you are. Exercise keeps your body and your brain healthy. (always ask your physio for an exercise programme) How does it do that? And what’s the best way to work it into your life? It can help you live a longer, healthier life because it can: […]
What makes joint stiff (Why they hurt and how to treat them)
Potential causes of stiff joints and what to do about them Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. As you age, your cartilage –– the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones — begins to dry out and stiffen. Your […]
Health Benefits of Regular Muscle Strengthening Activities Highlighted in BJSM Systematic Review
The widespread health benefits of undertaking regular muscle strengthening activities have been highlighted in a paper published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). Written by a Japan-based team led by Haruki Momma, from the department of medicine and science in sports and exercise at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine in Sendai, […]
What is Holistic Therapy
Holistic treatments are more about identifying the root of an ailment instead of just addressing symptoms, it is a more realistic approach to healing. It focuses on wellness and prevention rather than just treating disease. Utilizes a range of techniques to help individuals understand their symptoms. In addition, such strategies are designed to foster a […]
Foot Rotation May Increase The Risk of Injury
Too little or too much foot rotation may increase the risk of injury. Pronation is the natural motion of your foot during walking and running. Your gait can show a pattern of neutral pronation, overpronation, or supination (underpronation). The stresses of overpronating or supinating have been linked to a greater risk of injuries. Supination […]
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture is an age-old healing practice in which thin needles are placed at specific points in the body. It’s primarily used to relieve pain but also has been used to treat other conditions. Acupuncture seeks to release the flow of the body’s vital energy or “chi” by stimulating points along 14 energy pathways. Scientists say […]
WHIPLASH
A whiplash injury is most commonly thought of as an injury sustained during a car accident. However, it can occur during any incident where there is a sudden change in speed on the body. Your head is heavy, weighing approximately 5kg. Your muscles and soft tissues surrounding your neck do a very good job of […]
SCIATICA
Sciatica is the term often given to nerve pain travelling down the leg. There’s a common misunderstanding about sciatic nerve pain—that excruciating burning, shooting, tingling pain that travels from your buttock, down your leg to your foot and toes. Contrary to popular belief, sciatic nerve pain doesn’t usually strike because of an injury to the […]
GOOD POSTURE BENEFITS IN OUR OVER-ALL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
During the last few decades, we have turned into a nation of flexion addicts. We are sitting at the computer, eating, traveling in cars and planes, watching T.V, talking on the phone, and eating. We think we are sitting, but physiologically we are slumping. We are almost always inclined forward even if we are doing […]
Ways To Avoid Winter Joint Pain and Arthritis
Winter may be cozy, but it can also be painful. Muscles, ligaments, and joints just get stiffer with lower temperatures, Winter brings lots of outdoor fun, but at the same time, cold weather can make knee pain more symptomatic. Being fit and active is essential to maintaining healthy knees. Whether you are planning to hit […]
