Your heart is a muscle too! It will come as no surprise that being physically active is a huge step towards good heart health. Being physically active is an effective tool for strengthening the heart muscle. Other benefits include: Keeps weight under control. Wards off artery damage due to high cholesterol Helps to reduce high […]
Knee pain – common causes! Knee pain could be the result of an injury, such as a torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. It may also be down to certain medical conditions, including gout, arthritis, and infections. Causes of knee pain The most common causes of knee pain fall into three categories: Injuries Mechanical problems […]
Calf pain – Ouch! Calf pain varies from person to person and can vary in nature. For some, calf pain feels like a sharp pain in the back of the lower leg or a dull ache with stiffness! The calf is comprised of two muscles: Gastrocnemius Soleus These muscles meet at the Achilles tendon, which […]
Be healthy in cold and flu season How can you keep yourself and others safe from whichever bug is going around? Try these top tips to help you stay fit and healthy: Wash your hands We all know by now that washing your hands is the first and best defence to protect yourself from germs. […]
Avoid winter trips and falls! As trips and falls put pressure on accident and emergency services across the UK, we at Heale’s Clinics have gathered some winter safety tips to help prevent you injuring yourself in the cold weather. Wear the correct footwear Make sure you wear shoes that provide adequate traction on snow and […]
Frozen shoulder – What is it? While keeping the area immobile is necessary for healing, one of the downfalls of this is that it can cause frozen shoulder also known as adhesive capsulitis! What is frozen shoulder? In this condition, the shoulder capsule thickens and becomes stiff and tight. Thick bands of tissue, also known […]
Core strength helps prevent backpain – why? Studies show that exercises to strengthen your core are one of the most effective treatments for back pain. A strong core is your best defence against developing back pain, unfortunately the reverse is also true! What are core muscles? When most people think about the core of the […]
Insomnia – is it keeping you awake? Quality sleep plays a key role in our overall well-being. Not getting the sleep you need on a regular basis can have a huge impact on your quality of life, not to mention your mental and physical health. After a poor night’s sleep, you can often feel ill […]
Walking back to happiness! The health benefits of walking are endless and people of all ages and fitness levels can do it. It may also help prevent certain diseases and even prolong your life – now who doesn’t want that? You can truly improve your physical and mental health by adding walking into your […]
Housemaid’s knee – a painful problem! Why is it called Housemaid’s knee, and what can you do about it? It refers to inflammation of a small fluid filled sac, called a bursa, which sits in front of the kneecap. Its onset can be either acute (sudden onset) or a chronic ( long term) injury. […]
