When movement becomes restricted and/or painful in the arms and shoulders we can quickly come to realise just how much we rely on them for everyday tasks. Shoulder problems have become an ever more common occurrence as longer working weeks have developed and postures have become poorer. Whilst posture may be the number one cause of shoulder and arm issues,…
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) involve the major jaw structures in the head that are responsible for motion, most specifically the lower and upper parts of the jaw (mandible and mandibular fossa of the temporal bone). Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders involve: pain in the jaw, aches and pains in and around the ear, a locking jaw and difficulty chewing. All…
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) affects an estimated 47% of men and 40% of women over the age of 55. In total, there are thought to be 16 million people in the UK who suffer from high blood pressure. If left unchecked high blood pressure can lead to a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or kidney disease. Whilst…
Deep tissue massages are incredibly popular amongst sports men and women, as well as with those who suffer chronic pain. Yet there exists much confusion as to the difference between deep tissue treatments and the widely available massages in beauty salons. Beauty salon versus deep tissue specialist: An overview Deep tissue massages aim to overcome tight and shortened muscles by…
Your posture – you likely know that you don’t follow good habits. After all, we all know of the official advice – to sit with our back straight, to not slump (even on the most miserable of Monday mornings at our desk) and to position our shoulders backwards. Yet how many of us can truly say that we follow this…
Poor posture can rightly be considered a national epidemic – it’s now undeniable that we’re a nation of slouches, as the 31 million working days that are lost each year to this chronic condition are testament to. Yet poor posture doesn’t only bring about potentially serious back issues, but also fosters neck and shoulder pain (which ranges from the everyday,…
Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins in our daily lives. It helps control the level of phosphate and calcium in our bodies, which means your body uses vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. Why is vitamin D important? Having too little vitamin D affects how well your body absorbs calcium and phosphorus. In children…
Remember those old pictures or films you used to see of women walking with books on their heads to improve their posture? Well, back then it was done as part of etiquette lessons to give a woman poise, but does walking with a book on your head really improve you posture? And if so, is it the best way to…
The phrase “comfortable shoes” conjures images of flat, plain, boring shoes suitable for women of a certain age. But when your killer heels are killing your feet, how can you find a shoe style that looks good, but is also good for your feet and back? Here are a few things to look out for: Buy shoes in the afternoonLater…
