by sarah | Jul 30, 2016
It’s the end of July and here are my favourite health reads from the month. [Source: Public Health England] 1. Hour’s activity ‘offsets sedentary day’ 2. Research shows exercise reduces perception of pain 3. How beneficial is exercise when...
by sarah | Jul 19, 2016
Cold packs are excellent for pain relief in the first 48 hours after injury. There are several ways to use cold or ice packs. My favourite is to simply make your own – it’s very easy and practically free! Take a bag of frozen peas or crushed ice (smash ice...
by sarah | Jul 12, 2016
Cold packs are fantastic for many types of neck pain and back pain. They are a natural anti-inflammatory and are cheap and easy to use. What’s not to love? It can be tricky to know when to use a cold pack and when heat is better. Generally I recommend cold packs...
by sarah | Jul 8, 2016
Getting out of bed can be a total nightmare when your back hurts. There is a trick to make it a lot easier – let me explain. Firstly, warm up your muscles with very gentle movements. Slowly bend and straighten your legs a couple of times. Bend up your knees and...
by sarah | Jun 16, 2016
Last week I talked about common causes of pain during cycling and how to prevent them. As well as ensuring your bike fits well and riding with good posture it is really important to stretch regularly – preferably after each ride. Start with your neck and...
