Walking to ease your back pain. Low back pain affects millions of people each year, but some treatment options like working with personal trainers or using specialised equipment for exercises, are not always accessible or affordable. When your back hurts, the last thing you may want to do is move around, however, bodies usually need […]
Benefits of swimming for your spine! Swimming is a unique form of exercise because it frees you from the constraints that gravity usually imposes. This is a huge advantage for people who are overweight, pregnant, arthritic, or suffering from other health conditions that make load bearing activities particularly painful and unpleasant. Swimming doesn’t put undue […]
Stretching to ease pain! As we age, the reality is that experiencing back pain increases due to age related conditions such as: Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Loss of hydration Loss of muscle mass Luckily, there are things you can do to help rid yourself of that annoying pain and reduce the risk of it returning. Of course […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 daily […]
Swim for it! Working out in water helps to reduce the impact of the exertion on your joints – which is good news for arthritis sufferers. Our natural buoyancy in water makes exercise easier on your joints. Swimming as a low-impact exercise uses the water to support your body weight by up to an incredible […]
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks. The pain may feel sharp or dull, causing a burning or aching sensation in the affected area. It may be continuous or intermittent and can come and go without any apparent reason. It can occur in nearly any part of your […]
