A PAIN IN THE JOINT The joints in our bodies are often a source of pain. This can be due to problems within the joint, for example arthritis (wear and tear/degeneration) or due to problems with the soft tissues that surround the joint. These joint problems arise due to age related [...]
10 Tips for office workers Some of the most common injuries we see coming in are office workers with neck, shoulder and repetitive strain injuries. Similarly if you commute to work in a sitting posture and then sit at your desk until lunch, maybe eat lunch at your desk, then work until it’s [...]
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become more fragile, so they can break more easily than the average adult. It is a silent condition because the first symptom is usually a broken bone, often after a relatively minor bump or fall. Osteopenia is the early stage of osteoporosis. [...]
Long Covid and Breathlessness Breathlessness Feeling breathless is a common symptom during an acute Covid infection. Doing activities as simple as getting dressed may leave you feeling short of breath. For most people the feelings of breathlessness will improve as they recover. People who experience Long Covid may continue to experience episodes [...]
Long Covid Fatigue What is fatigue? Fatigue is a feeling of extreme exhaustion. It is also the most common symptom of Long Covid. If you experience Long Covid fatigue you may not get much relief from resting or sleeping. You may feel exhausted even though you have not been unusually active. Fatigue [...]
What is Long Covid? It is normal for Covid symptoms, such as fatigue or shortness of breath, to persist for up to four weeks after becoming unwell. However for some people, the symptoms will persist far beyond that. When they are present for more than 12 weeks, it is referred to as Long [...]
Maintaining mobility in retirement If you don't move it, you'll lose it One of the myths people think about retiring is that they are going to relax. However, while they won’t be working in a full time job, it can be a fulltime job to maintain mobility which includes strength, flexibility and balance ability. Never [...]
There are many common beliefs about low back pain which can be unhelpful. According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, this is what you need to-know: 1. PERSISTENT BACK PAIN IS SCARY, BUT RARELY DANGEROUS It's distressing and sometimes disabling, but its rarely life threatening and it's unlikely you'll end up in a wheel [...]