Weekend Reads: July- Exercise, Pokemon & Peru
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...How to Make and Use a Cold Pack
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...When Should You Use a Cold Pack?
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...How to Get out of Bed when your Back Hurts
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...Stretches for Cyclists
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...Common Cycling Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Cycling is great exercise but as with everything it comes with risk of injury. Many cycling injuries are down to the fit of your bike and cycling posture. The good news is that these issues tend to be easy to fix! There are a few main painful areas associated with...Weekend Reads, May 2016
Hooray – it’s Spring Bank Holiday weekend! I hope you have lots of fun things planned for the weekend and a chance to rest too. Read on for links to my favourite articles from the past month and an update on what’s happening in my world. What are those...Clinic Hours in June 2016
I’ll be taking a fortnight off in June as I’m getting married and then going on honeymoon in Peru. I don’t usually take so long off in one go but I think it is justified this time 😉 My clinic hours this month will be: Wednesday 1st June –...Cycling is Good for You + Tips for Beginners
Do you have bicycle? Going for a ride has a lot of health benefits including: increased cardiovascular fitness. increased muscle strength and flexibility. improved joint mobility. decreased stress levels. improved posture and coordination. strengthened bones....
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