by The Webmaster | Jul 9, 2020 | health news
All over the world, many companies have rolled out mandatory work-from-home policies to limit the spread of Covid-19 and it’s realistic to assume that this shift could become the ‘new normal’ for some time to come. Here are my top tips on how to...
by The Webmaster | Jul 8, 2020 | health news
We are all individuals with different experiences of lower back pain. It would be great to give you five exercises that could cure all types of lower back pain but, because of our individuality, that just isn’t possible. Prescriptive exercises for lower back...
by The Webmaster | Jul 7, 2020 | health news
Suffering from acute lower back pain can be a very frightening experience, especially during the current crisis, but the chances are that you will make a good recovery. Just as when you’ve overdone it at the gym or broken a bone, your body has the tools to heal...
by The Webmaster | Jul 6, 2020 | health news
Before becoming a new parent, did anyone warn you that caring for an infant puts a great deal of stress on your back? Initially, you may be lifting a 7 to 10-pound baby up to 50 times a day. By the time the child is a year old, you’re lifting and carrying around...
by The Webmaster | Jul 5, 2020 | health news
The muscles that run down the back of our thighs, originating from the sitting bone and flanking the back of the knee, are known as the hamstrings. Like all muscles, they don’t simply start from point A and attach to point B as illustrated in many books but...
by The Webmaster | Jul 4, 2020 | health news
The Achilles tendon connects the two major, more superficial calf muscles (gastrocnemius), as well as the deeper Soleus muscle to the back of the heel via the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon itself might tighten and become irritated (tendinitis) OR sometimes the...
by The Webmaster | Jul 3, 2020 | health news
About 40% of running injuries are knee issues and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), or “runner’s knee”, is one of the most common. It is caused by the irritation of the cartilage on the underside of the patella (kneecap). Who’s at Risk?Risk...
by The Webmaster | Jul 2, 2020 | health news
When you begin running, you might imagine that it is one smooth progression going from the early days of jogging to your first 5km and beyond. Unfortunately, most regular runners will tell you that this is rarely the case. Various studies have shown up to 70% of...
by The Webmaster | Jul 1, 2020 | health news
We tend to think of sleep as a time when the mind and body shut down. But this is not the case. Sleep is an active period in which a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs. Exactly how this happens and why our bodies are programmed for such...
by The Webmaster | Jun 30, 2020 | health news
A recent small study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ), and widely reported by the BBC and other media organisations, concluded that acupuncture was a safe, cost-effective and simple procedure that benefitted 80% of the women who took part in the study....
by The Webmaster | Jun 29, 2020 | health news
I have many patients who have pillows stuffed under their bed or on top of their wardrobes who have struggled to find the one comfortable pillow that they stick with. There are many choices of pillows out there in the marketplace and if you have neck pain the choice...
by The Webmaster | Jun 28, 2020 | health news
Many of you who go to the gym or run or have sore muscles will have seen or have been told to use a foam roller OR to roll on a cricket or tennis ball. We are going to look at what foam rolling is all about and look at whether there is any science behind foam rolling?...
by The Webmaster | Jun 27, 2020 | health news
Many of you will have seen sports competitors be they Olympic runners, Tour de France cyclists or rugby players with brightly coloured tape around their knees, shoulders or thighs. Is this just a fashion statement or is there something behind the hype? Manufacturers...
by The Webmaster | Jun 26, 2020 | health news
Plantar fasciitis, often referred to as ‘Policeman’s Heel’, is one of the most well-known causes of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and the bottom...
by The Webmaster | Jun 25, 2020 | health news
More than two million people across the country now cycle at least once a week, an all-time high according to British Cycling, the sport’s governing body in the UK. In the last few years, we have seen GB riders Bradley Wiggins, then Chris Froome and now Geraint...
by The Webmaster | Jun 24, 2020 | health news
Our backs are designed to move, so being stuck in an uncomfortable static position while driving for long periods can result in back trouble. However, for anyone who spends a fair amount of time driving each day, whether that’s for a living or a long commute,...
by The Webmaster | Jun 23, 2020 | health news
How many ways are there to open a bottle top? As a rule, we hold the bottle and then twist the top, but an equally effective method would be to hold the top and twist the bottle. And when it comes to treating patients, osteopaths and physiotherapists tend only to use...
