Category Archives: tips

It’s been an incredible start to spring and, in fact, the driest beginning to spring since 1956 – which is certainly welcome after a long and dreary winter, but because it has been so warm and sunny, it’s vital that you all take extra care when exercising outside in the sunshine. No matter what the […]

Shoulder injuries are very common and can affect anyone at any age, but people who engage in physical activities like swimming and tennis, or anything that involves repetitive overhead motions, are perhaps more likely to experience pain, inflammation and tenderness. Understanding biomechanics and how the different parts of the body are connected to each other […]

Marathon season is now well underway, with both the Manchester and London events having just taken place… so no doubt there are many of you out there dealing with rather achy legs at the moment! Of course, it’s natural to feel those miles in your body after such a gruelling event and, no matter how […]

As we get older, it’s not uncommon to experience back pain, with spinal discs starting to show signs of wear and tear over the years.  However, if you’ve been experiencing symptoms such as pain that gets worse when you sit down or worse when you bend, lift or twist, if you have periods of severe […]

Menopause can be a very challenging time for women, with the majority experiencing symptoms of some kind, with varying degrees of intensity – and it can be very distressing to deal with as these symptoms change over time. As such, finding coping strategies to ease the transition is advisable and one of the best tools […]

For many of us, going for a massage is one of life’s many pleasures and it’s an excellent avenue for self-care… but for others, it can be particularly useful at helping them manage the symptoms they have as a result of a chronic health condition of some kind. Massage therapy itself involves the manipulation of […]

There are many different reasons to go for massage therapy, whether you just want to indulge in some self-care, whether you have a sports injury of some kind or whether you’re just feeling a little stiff and sore. Massage can help restore movement and mobility, ease any pain you’re in, help the body flush out toxins, ease […]

Going for a massage is one of life’s main pleasures and it can be incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating, as well as helping you to move freely and without pain. One of the most popular types of massage therapy is Swedish massage, invented (intriguingly) by a fencing instructor called Per Henrik Ling back in the 1830s, […]

While some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others (such as roles in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing and construction), accidents in the workplace can happen to anyone, with figures from the Labour Force Survey showing that there were 604,00 self-reported non-fatal injuries sustained at work between 2023/2024. Common types of accidents include slips, trips and […]

It is entirely natural for people to carry tension in their bodies, with muscles responding to a range of different stimuli, from regular exercise and stress to physical injuries.  Ignoring the signs of this tension can lead to other problems over time, including chronic pain, mobility issues, anxiety, pinched nerves and more… so it’s important […]