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Shoulder Stretch – Walk Up The Wall

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...

How Are You?

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....

Brugger’s Relief Position for Back Pain and Poor Posture

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...

Easter Opening Hours

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...

Shoulder Stretch – Pushing the Arm

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...