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 9, 2016
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...
by sarah | Apr 26, 2016
This stretch feels so satisfying and is particularly good after a few hours stuck at your computer. 1.Sit or stand upright. 2. Hold your arms out to the side and bend your elbows. 3. Pull your shoulder blades backwards, as if you are trying to pinch them...
