Perhaps you bent the wrong way or you have an existing back problem, the truth is once you have low back pain it can be hard to manage! It is a sad fact that almost everyone can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lives. For routine and mild low back pain…
Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. How do germs get onto our hands in the first place? Faeces (poo) from people and animals…
Osteoporosis literally means – porous bone, it is a disease in which the bone density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fractures is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively, often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs! Osteoporosis occurs…
Low back pain is the most common cause of job related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days. Men and women are equally affected by low back pain, which can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation! It is important to point out that you should stay…
When you have a sore throat, the burning uncomfortable feeling it causes can make it hard to drink and eat. Whilst many of us go straight for the over counter remedies or worse bother the G.P. for antibiotics – which by the way, G.P’s are told not to prescribe for things like sore throats, why…
Stress is a process, not a diagnosis! When the term “stress” is used in a clinical sense – it refers to a situation that causes discomfort and distress and can lead to other mental health problems such as depression and anxiety! However, stress is normal. We are actually designed to react to demanding or threatening…
Massage is a general term, meaning to press or rub muscles, ligaments, tendons and skin. It can range from light stroking to deep pressure. There are many different types of massage so below are the most common: Swedish Massage – A gentle form of therapy incorporating long, light strokes, kneading movements, deeper circular movements, tapping…
Otherwise known as muscle cramps, spasms happen when a muscle involuntary and forcibly contracts and cannot relax. They are extremely common and can affect any muscle in the body. Usually spasms involve part or all of a muscle or several muscles in a group. They are most common in the thighs, foot arches, calves, hands,…
Unfortunately the fitness world is full of different types of information and a lot of it is incorrect. A lot of this incorrect information can lead to disappointment, can hold you back at they gym or may even lead to injury! Below are 5 fitness myths you may have heard and the actual fact behind…
We explained what a pinched nerve was in last weeks article, and since pinched nerves can show up pretty much anywhere on your body – you can literally feel symptoms all over the place! Although you can get symptoms of a pinched nerve in many locations on your body, they often show up in your…