by sarah | May 4, 2017
Frozen shoulder is a condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It usually affects one shoulder but sometimes will be in both shoulders at the same time. Phase 1 is the first stage of frozen shoulder and is characterised by pain and increasing stiffness....
by sarah | May 1, 2017
Happy bank holiday weekend everyone! I hope you’ve got lots of nice things lined up for your extra day off. Here are my favourite health and wellness articles from recent weeks. Pour yourself a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy some relaxing reading. ...
by sarah | Apr 27, 2017
Here’s another simple but effective exercise for loosening stiff shoulders. I like this exercise for phase 2 frozen shoulder but it can be useful for other conditions. You should not do this exercise if it is painful! 1. Stand next to a wall. 2. Using the...
by sarah | Apr 20, 2017
Our lifestyles can be unhealthier than we think. It’s easy to drink a bit more than we should, skip exercise and choose less than healthy meals. No one has to be perfect all the time but equally you want to avoid ‘treats’ becoming bad habits....
by sarah | Apr 13, 2017
Staying in 1 position, particularly sitting, is not very good for your spine. Sitting with poor posture is even worse as it places uneven load on some muscle groups. Over time this can lead to stiffness and pain. Previously I’ve discussed how to sit...
by sarah | Apr 10, 2017
I hope you’re looking forward to the long weekend and have your Easter eggs ready to enjoy. My clinic hours for Easter are: Good Friday 14th April – Closed Saturday 15th April – 10am-1pm (Ashlins open until 5pm) Easter Sunday 16th April...
by sarah | Apr 6, 2017
This exercise is great for relaxing the shoulder muscles. It is pretty gentle but effective for improving mobility and reducing pain around the shoulder. 1. Stand upright next to a wall. 2. Let your arm hang straight down by your side. 3. Push your arm against the...
by sarah | Mar 26, 2017
The last Sunday of March is upon us so it’s time for your latest edition of Weekend Reads. It is also Mother’s Day today so remember to make your mum a nice cup of tea 🙂 1. How stress affects your body. 2. Exercise is brilliant for back pain...
by sarah | Mar 23, 2017
Frozen Shoulder is generally broken into 3 stages. These can vary a bit from person to person but most individuals will experience each stage in turn before they recover. Stage 1 This is the first stage of frozen shoulder and usually the most painful. It is also...
by sarah | Mar 9, 2017
Do you look like a shrimp? Do you sit with your back bent and slouched forwards? Maybe you have good posture at work but collapse on to the sofa as soon as you get home. Or perhaps you spend your commute hunched forwards, staring down at your phone? Sitting...
