When muscles are under strain for prolonged periods (either due to injury or posture) they can develop 'knotted areas', sometimes referred to as 'trigger points'. These can be very sensitive to touch and refer pain to other areas distant to the trigger point.
Read MoreTo try and avoid you 'overdoing it' I want to encourage you to be smart about your gardening.
Here are my tips for minimising the effects gardening can have on your body:
Our feet can have a huge effect on our bodies, creating back and leg pain and postural problems. It is something I often talk about in the clinic.
Read MoreRecent data shows 80% of the UK will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. This increased by a third during the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. But only 10% of people with pain sought support from a GP or chiropractor.
Read MoreHeadaches are one of the most common pain conditions in the world. It is estimated that up to 75% of adults worldwide have suffered from a headache in the last year, so, if that includes you, you know you are not alone.
Read More"I can't do that walk at the weekend, my back won't allow it..." This, and remarks like this, are often heard in the clinic.
Read MoreAs the name suggests, Sacroiliac Dysfunction is a problem that affects the sacro-iliac joints. The joints connect the large triangular bone (the sacrum) at the base of the spine, attached to the coccyx (tailbone), and the large pelvic bones on both sides of our buttocks known as the ilium.
Read MoreOver the festive season we tend to sit more often, but equally we can be prone to bursts of activity that we might not normally be used to.
Read MoreAs the weather becomes cooler, and the nights draw in, we often find it hard to motivate ourselves to stay active and mobile. Snuggling up on the sofa indoors means less going out and more sitting down. However, when you combine that with the more sedentary nature of home working, it can lead to stiffness…
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