Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. […]
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Doug Pazienza, our counsellor, explains the “sunshine” equation. My zodiac sign is Cancer so summer is my time to shine and this year has been stellar after months of rain, wind and mud. I have always been outdoor-oriented and a sun seeker. Being rather susceptible to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). I like a healthy dose
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Sports massage or for the matter any kind of massage is not just for athletes. All the muscles that keep us going are working hard, whether you are training for competition or just sitting at the desk. They just work in a different way. Intense active training sessions, prolonged time sitting at the desk or
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It’s time to celebrate now that summer has finally arrived! We’re all eagerly getting the summer clothes and shoes out of the cupboard, stocking up on sunscreen, and getting ready for our holidays. But what to do if you have swollen ankles? Not everybody can enjoy the warmer weather without problems. Many of us, especially
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The days are getting longer. Time to get the bike out of the shed, clean it and pump up those flat tires! Cycling is excellent for many reasons but bikes come in all shapes and sizes, as do cyclists and very rarely they come together as a perfect match! So if you are planning to
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It is big in the news at the moment that experts have found out that prescribing rest and painkillers for back pain doesn’t do the trick. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/back-pain-costing-uk-one-mi/… Well, this is what myself as physiotherapist but also, chiros and osteopaths have been preaching for years. I am a big advocate of “prevention is better than cure” and
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With Frank and Imogen and their numerous stormy friends battering the country, temperatures struggling to reach double figures and not a leaf to be seen on the trees, it may seem a bit strange to be thinking about hayfever. After all, the pollen count is nonexistent in the depths of February and the incidence of
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Do you want to have a golf swing and play like a pro, or at least feel like one? So, time to act like a pro! How to improve the golf swing? Here’s what a pro golfer does before he/she hits the course: Stretch, practice putting for 30 minutes, warm-up hitting for 35 minutes, then
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Cold weather, icy roads and uneven pavements can be very treacherous especially for elderly people. Undoubtedly, fall can have detrimental consequences for them and their families. Physiotherapy can offer fall prevention sessions and help recover from the consequences of one. Research agrees Falls and related injuries are a significant problem for older people. At least 30%
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The Fetal and Neonatal Stress Research Group at the Imperial College of London carried out a study about Postnatal depression and baby massage (study results). The aim of this study was to find out whether mothers with postnatal depression and their babies would benefit by attending baby massage sessions. A group who attended five massage
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