With the warmer season, we mainly want to enjoy outdoor activities like tennis, climbing or simply painting the garden fence. Unfortunately, sometimes a combination of poor physical preparation, overzealous repetitive movements or overload can spoil the fun. Result: we end up with annoying and sometimes debilitating pain in the outside of or elbow: could this […]
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Are you one of the lucky one who managed to get an appointment with the hairdresser? Since the lockdown has eased, these hard working “artists” who do wonders to make us look our best have been working incredibly hard. No surprise that my Monday’s diaries are filling up with hairdressers suffering of RSI, seeking help
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI):how to avoid them. Read More »
The greens on the courses are waiting for you. You are keen to go improve your swing and handicap. But is your body ready? Before the winter your golf might have been suffering because of a sore shoulder, or your back was niggling or the knee twinging. You might have had enough rest now, but
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WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO EXERCISE AT LEAST SOME MUSCLES SOMETIMES Having well-functioning muscles is not simply a matter of vanity; it is essential to support our joints and spine, and to avoid excessive wear and tear. Ultimately, they allow us to go on with our everyday lives without pain. You don’t have to spend
PRACTICAL ANATOMY FOR EVERYDAY USE. The Gluts. Read More »
WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO EXERCISE AT LEAST SOME MUSCLES SOMETIMES Having well-functioning muscles is not simply a matter of vanity; it is essential to support our joints and spine, and to avoid excessive wear and tear. Ultimately, they allow us to go on with our everyday lives without pain. You don’t have to spend
PRACTICAL ANATOMY FOR EVERYDAY USE. Hamstrings Read More »
WHY IT MAKES SENSE TO EXERCISE AT LEAST SOME MUSCLES SOMETIMES Having well-functioning muscles is not simply a matter of vanity; it is essential to support our joints and spine, and to avoid excessive wear and tear. Ultimately, they allow us to go on with our everyday lives without pain. You don’t have to spend
PRACTICAL ANATOMY FOR EVERYDAY USE. The Quadriceps. Read More »
We can often see articles highlighting studies about Vitamin D. The last I read was in relation to Vitamin D and the resilience against Covid 19. So why is Vitamin D important for our health? What is it? How can we get enough? What happens if we don’t have enough? What is Vitamin D? Vitamin
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According to the NHS 8 out of 10 people have suffered from back pain. Are you one of them? Back Pain? Why does our lower back or neck hurt? Some causes include: Trauma caused by an accident or even sudden movement Repetitive wrong movement or posture Excessive movement or load Not enough movement or load
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A well-formed back side has always been an attribute admired by men and women. In this blog though I will focus on the functional importance of this body part rather than its aesthetic attributes The biggest part of our bum is formed by the strongest muscle in our body, the Gluteus Maximus (GM). It plays
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Why a massage is good for you Massage is often known for its relaxing properties but why exactly is this? If you think that massage therapy is a modern trend or just fashionable, think again. Massage therapy is part of a traditional holistic system of healing methods that began about 5,000 years ago. The practice
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