It’s that time of year again, the warmer weather approaches and those little D.I.Y. jobs that you put off all winter suddenly become ultra important! It is estimated there are approximately 200,000 D.I.Y. accidents each year in the U.K.; most of which could often be easily avoided – so before you start make sure you…
Good posture involves training your body to stand, sit, walk and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on the spine, muscles and ligaments. Below are some great tips for a better posture. Sit up straight! Slouching adds stress to your spine – this in turn puts a great deal of strain on…
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work in the UK, and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is easy for people to get confused about this condition with it being so common, so is it any wonder that misconceptions arise! We know that the easiest way to tackle this…
As most of you will know, Back Pain affects all aspects of your daily routine from laying down, sitting, walking and driving your car. Did you know that sitting for too long can make Back Pain even worse? Sitting can cause up to 90% more stress on your spine than standing! So…
Strength training doesn’t necessarily mean lifting heavy weights or building big muscles. It can do, if that’s what you’re looking for. But it can also involve using light weights for greater repetitions, using weight machines at the gym, going to a strength training exercise class, or just doing body weight exercises. This means there’s a type of…
While fun and efficient, our much-loved technological devices could be the cause of bad posture and resulting back and neck pain… Technology is increasingly becoming part of our everyday life. Everywhere you look people are surfing the net on their computers, writing a text message on their mobile phone or using a tablet to watch a…