IntroductionThe world of massage therapy is vast and varied, with a multitude of techniques designed to target specific issues or promote overall wellness. Two common types of massages that often cause confusion are sports massages and regular massages. While both offer numerous benefits, they serve different purposes and utilize distinct techniques. This blog post […]
Most pain is associated with inflammation, because inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to any kind of injury, be that physical, chemical or even emotional. Under normal circumstances when an injury occurs a whole cascade of events takes place to isolate, eliminate and eventually repair the injury and inflammation is part of that process. This process can become chronic (long-term), because the changes have gone on for so long and affected the local cell growth the inflammatory process can become harmful instead of healing.
Research has found that more than half (54%) of the UK population were using mobile phones in bed and nearly half (49%) confessed to using a laptop or a tablet at bedtime.
Swimming is generally considered to be a good exercise for those with back pain so is great for those wishing to start getting healthy without aggravating an existing back or neck condition. In the water you should not be adding significant strain to your muscles, natural buoyancy will support your joints, and the resistance of the water will give your muscles something to work against. Many athletes who are injured will use swimming to maintain their fitness levels while recovering as it is generally a very safe form of exercise.
Although I often talk about posture, I talk less about the aspect of good posture, which is balance. Without good balance it is very difficult, if not impossible to maintain a good posture.
It’s no secret that a bad workstation can cause back pain and other health problems. But it’s not always easy to know how to fix the problem. Some people think that the solution is to buy an expensive ergonomic chair and keyboard, but this isn’t always necessary. In fact, most of us are surprised by how much better we feel after making just a few minor adjustments. Here are six things you need for an ergonomically correct workstation:
Introduction How do osteopaths treat osteoarthritis? | Osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes pain, stiffness and mobility problems. It can affect people of any age and is most commonly seen in older people. Osteopaths are trained to treat all parts of the body that impact your health, including your joints. Osteopathy also focuses on […]
This is how the cold affects your joints and 4 things to do if your pain is worse in the winter.
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