Maintaining proper posture and seeking assistance when experiencing aches, pains and twinges is advisable for us all, but if you’re above a certain height it’s perhaps particularly important to make sure that you put preventative measures in place, as studies show that there may be a link between height and increased risk of back pain. […]
Monthly Archives: July 2025
It is entirely inevitable that you will experience aches, pains and physical complaints from time to time. We ask a lot of our bodies and they largely serve us well, but life can certainly take its toll, no matter how careful we are, and as such it’s important to listen to the cues that our […]
A common physical complaint that many people will suffer from is hammer toes (also referred to as either retracted toes, mallet toes or claw toes), where the toes are permanently bent. This can be caused by wearing shoes that are too small or which don’t fit well, or because of hallux valgus, a bunion where […]
With the second week of Wimbledon now underway, and some exciting tennis matches having already been played, no doubt there are many of you out there keen to demonstrate your own sporting prowess on the tennis courts this summer. But, as with any physical activity, it’s important to know what the risks are and what […]
Sitting culture is relatively pervasive these days, with many of us confined to chairs at work for hours and hours, with very few chances during the day to get up for a walk and a stretch. It’s easy to simply accept this as part of life in the 21st century, but there’s a growing body […]