The Benefits of Aerobic and Strength-based Exercise
We are all told that physical activity provides essential health benefits, however whether or not we achieve the amount of recommended physical activity is another story… In 2020 the World …
DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness – What is Normal?
Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) What is DOMS? It is the term used to describe the pain and muscle stiffness experienced, 24-48 hours after high intensity, unaccustomed exercise, although symptoms …
Knee osteoarthritis and the GLA:D program
What is OA? OsteoArthritis (“osteo” = bone/joint, “-itis” = inflammation) is a degenerative condition whereby there is a break down of the normal lining of cartilage within a joint. This …
Will losing weight help to reduce your pain?
Ask yourself this simple question. Would your current health and/or injury be improved if you lost weight? Please be honest!! For some people, and some conditions, the answer will be “no”. However, …
The Best Treatment for Neck Pain
What is the Best Treatment for Neck Pain? If you ask a medical professional this question, you will likely hear them suggest a medication. If you ask a physiotherapist, they …
3 exercises we should ALL be doing… (Office workers, this is for you!)
In a world where we all seem to be spending more time sitting in front of computers, poor posture over a period of time can contribute to neck, shoulder and …
6 Tips to Reduce Your Number of Headaches
Tip 1 : Don’t ignore the “1 percenters” These are the little things that people often overlook, or dismiss as being unimportant or unlikely to be contributing to their headaches. In …