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…
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 are all very busy with day to day life, we just don’t have time to deal with back pain! Here are some simple tips to help keep your spine as healthy as possible! 1. Wear the correct shoes! Your shoes need to support your spine – so whether you are walking for exercise or…
Sharp pain near your heel or along the arch of your foot when you walk, particularly when you first get out of bed in the morning, could mean you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. The pain can get worse in your heel and foot if you stand or sit for extended periods of time…
Stress – it’s a big deal and is affecting more of us every year! According to the Stress Management Society, it has become the single biggest cause of workplace sickness in Britain and aches and pains are common symptoms of stress! When it comes to combating stress levels, many of us need more than a…
Most of us have had back trouble of some kind or another, whether it is mild discomfort or terrible pain that knocks you off your feet. However with sciatica you will likely know right away that something is different. One of the telltale signs of sciatica is pain that starts in your low back and…