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 […]
Vitamin D – are you getting enough? What is Vitamin D and why is it important? It is important because it helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorous, both of which are essential for building bone, teeth and for muscle health. Studies have shown that this essential vitamin can reduce cancer cell growth, […]
Skiing safely However, skiing is not without risks, and it can really take it’s toll on the back! Back pain is common in skiers of all levels, whether you are an expert or a beginner, so how do you minimise the risk of being laid up in your hotel room for the duration of your […]
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 […]
Stretching for low back pain For those of you who suffer from low back pain, it may feel like you would do anything to get even the tiniest bit of relief. The benefits of stretching are numerous and not only to relieve low back pain but to improve overall flexibility of the whole body. As […]
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 […]
Thumbs Up! Pain in your thumbs can be down to numerous causes and treatment for thumb pain will depend on which part of your thumb is hurting, what the pain feels like and how often your feel it. That being said here are the 5 most common causes of thumb pain: – Thumb arthritis It […]
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. […]
Easing back to exercise Maybe you have had a break from your exercise routine and your workout has got a little misplaced and you need easing back to the gym! We have all been there, but it doesn’t have to be so daunting. Here are five simple tips to ease yourself back into your exercise […]
Massage – take the stress out of Christmas! We all have our own ways of dealing with stress, but here at Heale’s Clinics we find the best way to combat festive stress is to treat yourself or a loved one to a therapeutic massage! What is therapeutic massage? Therapeutic massage is a general term that […]
