Hello everyone Looking after grandchildren is one of those joys in life that can take its toll on the body, including running (or very fast walk-striding!) after them, picking them up, and generally moving differently and more often when they are around. A few areas to work on to help make your time with the…
Balance is something that needs more attention after injuring a weight-bearing joint (such as the ankle or knee) and as we get older. Poor balance can be attributed to many things including muscle weakness, previous injuries, and problems with the inner ear. Often it is something that can be treated. Strength of the back, hips…
Hi all Good posture is a sign of strong core stability. Back, abdomen and buttock strength is a critical component in maintaining an upright posture. Here are a few tips that can help improve your posture: – Strengthen your back, buttocks and abdomen with a few daily strengthening exercises targeting those areas specifically. – Stand…
Hi everyone, Gardening is a great activity, but it can play havoc with the body at times. Sometimes the back, shoulders and neck can suffer, but there are some helpful things you can do to offset the chance of this happening and keep you in your garden longer. – Improving your back, leg and shoulder…
Hi everyone It’s exam time and I have had a number of students come to see me with neck pain radiating to their shoulder and giving them headaches. The story usually goes along the lines of no trauma, prolonged periods of sitting at the computer or on the bed with their laptop, cramming for the…
Hi everyone, I have recently had a number of people come to see me who decided they would like to start wearing barefoot running shoes because they had heard it was better for them than shoes with lots of support. In an ideal world, they may be right – our feet are well designed to…
