Top 10 Tips Taking care of a newborn baby can put a big strain on your back, but there are some simple ways for you to be comfortable while breastfeeding. Mind how you sit. Try not to let the lower half of your spine curve too much while feeding your baby. Sitting in a comfortable…
Would you be surprised to learn that the pain in your back reflects your general wellbeing? In fact, your pain threshold is not fixed at all and you can take control of it. Research into back pain shows that the ‘usual suspects’ of posture or weak core muscles aren’t as important as once thought. Like…
Summer’s here – and we’ve been having some sunshine, haven’t we? Hot weather carries its own risks, as we all know. But for most of us, our bodies naturally balance the quantity of fluid we lose and the amount we take in, so there’s no need to obsess about consuming a ‘standard’ 6-8 glasses of…
Are you planning a long road trip this summer? Read on for our tips on how to look after your back in the car! Remember, it can really help to make sure you’re not holding stiffness in your lower back before you drive. Get into the routine of doing some stretches every day – you…
Your heart always needs some love. Weighing less than a pound, the heart is responsible for pumping blood around your body, transmitting nutrients and oxygen, maintaining blood pressure and carrying away unwanted carbon dioxide. Cardiovascular health is essential at any age, so here are some easy ways you can maintain a happy heart, while reducing…
Tennis is in the news again now that Wimbledon Week is here. Tempted to get on the tennis court to hone your skills? It’s great for building muscular strength, aerobic exercise (so good for the heart!) and strengthening bones. It also gets us out under the sun to manufacture Vitamin D, improves coordination and, above…
Do you have knee pain brought on by running? You could be suffering from Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy or Runner’s Knee. Regular strain from exercise can lead to conditions like Patellar Tendinopathy. This is a condition also sometimes referred to as Jumper’s Knee: an overuse injury characterised by inflammation of the tendon attached to the bottom…
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside and enjoy it! With warmer weather around the corner, there will be an increase in outdoor sport activities. This week is National Bike Week 2022 and cycling is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health as well as maintain muscle tone and improve knee and…
Ice therapy can help with back pain or another injury like a sprained ankle if applied early enough. After a couple of days, heat can be more beneficial – here’s why… If back pain comes on suddenly with lifting or bending, for example, it is often due to a vertebral joint sprain which causes muscle…
Bank Holidays can mean relaxing, perhaps a barbecue in the garden – and catching up on DIY jobs. Unfortunately, Do-It-Yourself projects are responsible for about 200,000 accidents in the UK every year. As the bending, stretching and balancing acts involved in tasks around the home tend to be unusual, not surprisingly unprepared muscles easily get…
