For people who follow professional and amateur sports, it is difficult to avoid spotting that several athletes are sporting a series of dark ring markings across their back. These are marks associated with myofascial decompression, better known as cupping therapy. Cupping therapy is a complementary therapy that originated in China and the Middle East but […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Poor posture is one of the most common causes of back pain. Slouching puts a strain on the muscles and joints connected to your spine, and also compresses your lungs and intestines. This can lead to difficulties with breathing and digesting food. However, there are some simple techniques which can prevent problems from building up. […]
Have you been thinking of taking up running, but worried that your age is against you and your ageing limbs won’t cope? We have a look at some tips to help you achieve your goals and how to avoid injury. You don’t have to start getting up and run a marathon after breakfast every day, […]